Life lesson #218
What to look and ask for when renting a home:
- Outlets in good locations
- What’s included in the price. heat? electricity? internet?
- A landlord that you can manage dealing with. meet them in person
- Distance to public transit
- Bugs
- What your neighbors are like
- How many days notice
- Planned rent raises
- Shared rooftop
- Shared outdoor space
- Soundproofing
- Easy laundry
- Natural light
- See the apartment in person before signing anything
- Cell reception
- Water pressure; see how long it takes to switch between cold and hot
- Smoking policy