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