The Champaign-Urbana Tenant Union publishes a checklist on their website http://www.tenantunion.uiuc.edu/toc.html
which offers questions to ask when looking for an apartment. In order to
fully inform prospective tenants we list these questions on our web page along
with answers (in green text) as they pertain to
Eastview Apartments. Please feel free to contact us for further
information.
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
$780 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.? $25
for pet deposit
_ For which utilities do you pay? Power,
water, phone, cable (DSL Internet is included)
_ How much do utilities cost? (ask current tenants) Varies
by usage
_ Charge for parking? $35/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 and 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 2001-2002 school year
