University of Michigan-Dearborn: Walk Through Checklist

Walk Through Checklist

Make copies as needed and use this checklist when calling for information and during your walk-through inspections

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Apartment Name and Address:

____________________________________________

Phone #: ____________________________________

Spoke with: __________________________________

Leasing Office Hours: ________________ Appointment date & time: ______________

Location/Directions:

________________________________________________

Rental Information		Condition of Apartment

		Yes	No
	Size of Unit__________			Ceiling Water Stained
	Monthly Rent___________			Cracks in, or stains on wall
	Furnished			Door Hinges and Locks work well
	Carpeting			Faucets & Toilets Function Properly
	Drapes/Shades			Faucets & Toilets Function Properly
	Microwave			Water Pressure Adequate
	Dishwasher			Major appliances work
	Garbage Disposal			Refrigerator clean
	Air Conditioning			Oven?
	Cable TV			Carpeting worn or stained?
	Den			Heat and A/C work well?
	Fenced Yard			Smoke Detector? Fire Extinguisher?
	Recreation Room			Smoke Detector? Fire Extinguisher?
	Laundry Facilities			Evidence of pest infestation?
	Swimming Pool	Basic Apartment Security
	Day Care Center	Exterior Doors:
	Off-Street Parking			Made of solid wood or metal?
	Close to bus route			Fit the frame tightly, 1/8" clearance or less
	Shopping facilities nearby			Fit the frame tightly, 1/8" clearance or less
	Courtesy bus			Well lighted?
	Wheelchair Accessible			Hinges on inside?
Utilities paid by Renter				Deadbolt lock with a 1" throw chain? (Chain locks and/or knob locks are not sufficient by themselves)
	None
	Electricity
	Gas
	Water			Peephole?
	Type of heat________________			Secluded by trees or bushes?
Lease Terms:				Decorative glass panels or windows?
	Number of months__________			Decorative glass panels or windows?
	Renter may sublet	Windows:
	Cosigner permitted			Keylocks, not just standard thumbturn locks? (keylocks are inexpensive, and are readily available at hardware stores)
	Short term lease only
	Accepts section VII
Deposits Required:
	Security $__________			Overgrown Trees or bushes
	Pet $__________	*Sliding Glass Doors:*
	Key $__________			Have keylocks?
	Credit Check $_________			Reinforced by a barlock or broom handle in the track?
	Application Fee $__________			Reinforced by a barlock or broom handle in the track?
	Redecoration Fee $__________			All should work - must open, not cracked or broken.
Restrictions:				All should work - must open, not cracked or broken.
	No Pets
	No Waterbeds
	Rugs Required
	Some/No Major Appliances
	Pets allowed with restrictions