apartment hunting

soontobecruz Posted: Jan 01, 2010 05:41 PM

apartment hunting

FH and I are going to start apartment hunting. Are there any specific questions we should ask that maybe you didn't at first.

TIA

Lsorrent Posted: Jan 01, 2010 05:44 PM

Re: apartment hunting

Make sure you ask about the security deposit
Whether or not utilities are included
Use of yard, driveway, etc.
If you're in someone's home, find out what their daily life is like.
Animals
Smoking
Broker's fee

soontobecruz Posted: Jan 01, 2010 05:48 PM

Re: apartment hunting

Posted by Lsorrent

Make sure you ask about the security deposit
Whether or not utilities are included
Use of yard, driveway, etc.
If you're in someone's home, find out what their daily life is like.
Animals
Smoking
Broker's fee

it will definitely be a garden apartment

laurenb1083 Posted: Jan 01, 2010 05:58 PM

Re: apartment hunting

just looking to rent? if you want to buy our co-op in roslyn let me know! it on mls - I can give you more info

soontobecruz Posted: Jan 01, 2010 06:00 PM

Re: apartment hunting

Posted by laurenb1083

just looking to rent? if you want to buy our co-op in roslyn let me know! it on mls - I can give you more info

thank you but I live in eastern suffolk. Good luck with the sale though

GR2010 Posted: Jan 01, 2010 06:14 PM

Re: apartment hunting

Are you looking in houses or in a complex?

If it's complex ask if you are allowed to have pets and if the people around you have animals or if they smoke. we had a smoker live underneath us in a complex and every morning our bathroom would smell like cigarette smoke. It was disgusting.

Other things to ask... where you can park, noise regulations, can you paint, what is their lease breaking policy (we got screwed BIG TIME on this one)....

irisheyes23 Posted: Jan 01, 2010 07:16 PM

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I have lived in 4 apartments over the years and my strongest advice would be GET THE TOP FLOOR APARTMENT. Don't have anyone living above you because you hear everything!!

rdubs Posted: Jan 01, 2010 08:06 PM

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Everyone is saying good ideas but here are a few more to think about:

Where does the super live (if not in building) -- how often he is around apartment area?

The window situation--will you need to buy blinds, curtains? I had to spend a lot of $$ in the past for custom-fitted blinds.

Is there is central a/c?

Are floors being refinished/walls repainted /any renovations happening before you move in? Try to get them included!

Make sure to look at every appliance to make sure they are working and in good condition (fridge, toilet, dishwasher, etc.) because you can negotiate getting new appliances BEFORE signing lease (I got a new dishwasher in apartment by doing this).

Good luck!