BUILDING AND GROUNDS
_ Hallways/entryways well lighted? Light over each stairtower entry; Light at each doorway
_ Hallways/grounds clean? Hallways cleaned by management; grounds periodically cleaned
_ Laundry facilities well maintained? Laundry facilities in each apartment
_ Is parking lot in good condition? Parking lot kept clean and freshly striped each year
_ Will a specific parking space be promised in your lease? Selected by tenant
_ Are trash disposal facilities adequate? In Champaign, does landlord provide recycling collection? (Recycling is a city service in Urbana) Two dumpsters provided along with recycling service
_ Is snow removal provided?
Snow removal at sidewalks and main lot by Eastview_ Is lawn care provided? Lawn care by Eastview
PAYMENTS
_ How much is monthly rent? Approximately $950 base rent
_ When is first rent payment due? First month's rent due at key pickup (about August 15th)
_ On what day is monthly rent due? 15th day of the month
_ How much are late fees? $20
_ When are late fees charged (is there a grace period)? After 3 days
_ How much is the deposit? One month's rent
_ Are other deposits charged for keys, pets, cleaning, etc.? No
_ For which utilities do you pay? Power, water, phone, cable (Cable Internet is included)
_ How much do utilities cost? (ask current tenants) Varies by usage
_ Charge for parking? $40/month each parking space
_ Any other charges such as sewer tax, recycling tax (Urbana) percent of common metered utilities, sublet fees, furniture rental? No other charges
LOCATION/NEIGHBORHOOD
_ Near grocery shopping? County Market and Shnucks in Urbana; adjacent to convenience store
_ Near public transportation? On campus bus route
_ Proximity to school and/or work? Corner of Lincoln and Green Streets
_ Where will you do laundry? In apartment
_ Is neighborhood comfortable? Quiet, safe neighborhood
THE RENTAL UNIT
_ Do doors have dead-bolt locks? Yes
_ Windows open, close and lock? Yes
_ Windows free of air leaks? Yes; windows are double pane and gasketed
_ Screens on windows? Yes
_ Storm windows provided? No; windows are double pane
_ Is heat sufficient? (ask tenants) Yes
_ Does apartment have its own heat control? Yes; heating and cooling thermostat for central air
_ Does unit have individual meters for ALL tenant-paid utilities? Yes
_ Sufficient amount of hot water? Yes; 40 gallon electric water heater
_ Any spots on ceiling from leakage? No
_ Any evidence of roaches? No roaches; pest control company sprays once every 3 months
_ Does unit have adequate storage (closets, cabinets, counter space)? Yes
_ How many electrical outlets in each room? At least one per wall per Electric Code
_ Exhaust fans in bath and kitchen? Yes
_ Does unit have a smoke detector? Yes; hard-wired (no batteries required)
_ In basements, is ceiling height at least 7 feet? Does basement flood? Yes/No
_ Any repairs needed? Why? Repairs requested through web site
FURNISHINGS, APPLIANCES AND DECORATING
_ Are curtains, blinds or shades provided for windows? Mini-blinds on windows
_ Does each room have enough light or will you need to buy lamps? Apartment well-lit
_ Do you have a list of every piece of furniture to be provided? Listed in lease
_ Do you have a list of every appliance to be provided -- refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, microwave oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer? Listed in lease
_ Does apartment need to be painted? Apartments painted each new tenant
_ Does carpet need to be cleaned? Carpeting cleaned each new tenant; Scheduled replacements
_ Any furniture need replacement? All couches and chairs replaced 2010-2011 school year
TENANT UNION