The Lease Signing Checklist
Renting an apartment is a very important decision that involves a lot of money.
Before you sign your lease, take some time to read through it with a professional
and make sure the following are included and you agree to the terms.
Rent
Owner
Security / Damage Deposit
Restrictions
__ Amount due
__ Due date
__ Penalty for late payment
__ Can rent be raised? Under what conditions?
_ _ Amount
_ _ Apartment condition inventory at move-in
_ _ Conditions/date for security deposit return
Termination
_ _ Ability to sublet? Under what conditions?
_ _ Ability to terminate lease? Under what conditions?
Inspections
_ _ When and by whom
__ How is notification given
__ Pre/Post use of rental inventory
Damages
__ Responsibility for damages
_ _ Assessment of damages
_ _ Who makes repairs
__ Who notifies the repair person
Laundry
__ Location and cost of facilities
__ Ability for tenant to install machines
Parking
__ Location: on or off street
_ _ Limitations/Fees
__ Name and address of property owner/manager
_ _ Emergency contact information
_ _ Landlord’s right to enter the apartment
_ _ Smoking
_ _ Noise
_ _ Storage of Property
_ _ Pets
_ _ Conduct, house rules, parties
_ _ Alterations, picture hanging, painting
Time of Occupancy
__ Exact dates
_ _ Moving notification & renewal requirements
_ _ Number of occupants: min and max
Additional Costs
_ _ Who pays utilities: gas, electric, phone
__ Charge / deposit for pets
__ Overnight or weekend guests
__ Parking
__ Furnishings: furnished or unfurnished
__ Snow removal: sidewalks and driveways
__ Lawn care: mowing and leaves
__ Cleaning
Safety Considerations
_ _ Smoke detectors
_ _ Window locks
_ _ Deadbolts on exterior doors
_ _ Carbon monoxide detectors
Cleaning
__ Who is responsible
_ _ How often
__ E quipment provided
Changes in Agreement
_ _ Process for changing agreement
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