Apartment Inspection Checklist

You have found an apartment that you like and you are eager to move into this beautiful place. Expect! Before signing the lease with the landlord, an inspection is necessary and could save you a lot of trouble. If you have already signed the lease, it will be helpful to carefully inspect the apartment if you have not already done so. In case you find any problems, you must inform the landlord and fix the problems.

Below is an apartment inspection checklist.

1. Check the entrance: Does the door seal properly? Does the lock work?

2. Check the floors: Any stains or material on the wood floor? Are the carpets clean?

3. Check ceilings and walls: Are there dents, cracks or holes? Is the wallpaper in good condition? Paint on the wall in good condition?

4. Check electricity and lights: Are all the lights working? Are the electrical outlets working? Air conditioning working well? Ceiling fan working fine? Telephone socket in each room? Is there a cable TV connection?

5. Check the kitchen: are the faucets leaking? Is the water pressure good? Are all appliances working and clean? Does the refrigerator look nice and not make too much noise? Dishwasher working fine? Gas/electric stove working well? Does the microwave work?

6. Check the bathroom: Do the faucets leak? Hot water from the shower? toilet working fine?
Is the water pressure good?

7. Check security: Are windows in good repair and secure? Does the intercom work? Do the locks on all the doors work? Do smoke and carbon monoxide detectors work? Lead Hazards?

If you have found problems with the apartment, write them down and show them to the landlord (keep a copy for yourself). Make sure problems are fixed before you move in.