A rental checklist
A rental checklist is a list of items to check in the house or flat that you are considering renting. Sometimes when you look at places you may forget to check things. The rental checklist will help to jog your memory.
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| Is the weekly rent within your budget? |
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| Is the house in good condition for its age? |
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| Turn on the taps. Is the water pressure strong or weak? |
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| Is there a laundry? Will you need one? |
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| Does the bathroom or toilet leak? |
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| Check the appliances. Does the stove/hot water service work? |
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| Is there a TV aerial and connection to it? |
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| Are any repairs needed? |
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| Are there any signs of rats or cockroaches? |
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| Is the house near public transport, a school or under a flight path? |
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| If you have a car, is there parking available? |
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| Is there a garden or lawn? If so, you will need to organise who will do the lawn mowing and gardening. |
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| Do any of the walls need painting? Check if the landlord will arrange this or give you a reduction in rent to organise the painting yourselves. |
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| Is there a telephone and connection available? |
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| Is there a place to shop for food and groceries nearby? |
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| Is the house secure? |
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