Apartment Inspection Checklist

Below is a checklist that we found on we Homestore.com. We added a few items to make it more Filipino student-friendly. Read through the items and highlight your non-negotiables. You can also take this list with you and make notes about the apartment as you go about your hunt.

Terms and Conditions
Date Available
Deposit
Rules About Pets
Length of Lease
Penalty for Breaking Lease
Guarantor Required
Rent Amount
Rent Due
Subletting Allowed
Utilities Included
Water
Heat
Garbage

Apartment
Air Conditioning
Bedroom Privacy
Blinds/ curtains
Cable TV Connection
Internet Connection
Carpet
Hardwood Floors
Closet space
Furniture
Natural Light
Light Fixtures
Paint/ wall conditions
Phone jack in each room
Storage
Adequate space for visitors/ guests
View
Water Pressure

Kitchen
Age of Refrigerator
Counter Space
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Gas/ Electric Stove
Microwave
Vent for Cooking Fumes

Community
Laundry Facilities
Noise level
Parking
Bike racks
Elevator or Stairs
Roof Access
Soundproof walls
Mailbox

Safety
Doorman
Security Cameras
Emergency Exits
Fire Extinguishers
Functioning Windows
Gated Entrance
Intercome
Locks on Doors
Outside Lighting
Smoke Detectors

Neighborhood
Average Age of Neighbours
Proximity to Public Transportation
Distance from School/ Work
Proximity to Grocery, Bank, Post Office
Proximity to Entertainment Spots: Bars, Bookstores, Movie Houses