Moving
You should do this first before signing a lease
Look at the apartment, tour it
What places do you look for things for your apt?
Ikea, Target, Walmart, Cub, Goodwill, Dollar Store, Craigslist, garage sales, estate sales, ask around
If you have a pet, you must pay this every month
A pet deposit
Where should you search for an apartment?
Craigslist, Apartment Search, ask around
You should check this twice a year (when daylight saving time begins/ends)
Test your smoke alarm/change batteries
What happens if you lock yourself out of your apartment?
Call landlord, pay a fee or call the locksmith
What would you use to hang pictures if you don't want to damage your walls?
Command strips
You may have to notify your landlord when you have overnight guests with cars
Parking
What things do you consider when looking for an apartment?
Price, transit, safe location, amenities, size & type of the apartment
What would you do if you find someone has broken into your apartment
Call police, notify landlord, insurance company
You should do this before you move in
Inspect the apartment and take picture
Why is it important to measure?
So things fit
This is a contract to rent an apartment
A Lease
What qualities do you look for in a roommate?
Personality, cleanliness, honesty, responsibility, background
IF your toilet overflows you should...
plunge it and clean it up the mess
How soon do you notify your landlord when you are moving out?
30 days or more
Name 3 utilities
Water, wifi, heat, AC, cable, phone, electricity
If you violate the noise policy this could happen to you
Eviction
How do you look for a roommate?
Ask around, Craigslist, Roommate finder (online)
You have a grease fire in the kitchen, what do you do?
Cover with a lid, never use water to put it out, use fire extinguisher, baking soda
This is what you should fill out after your tour to be considered for an apartment
The application
Name some amenities that you could find in an apartment
Gym, pool, laundry in apt, dishwasher, garbage disposal, balcony, sauna, weight room, game room, theater room, hot tub, concierge
How frequently should you clean out the lint trap
Every time you use the dryer
What if you are turned down for an apt you applied for?
Keep looking, ask if any other ones are available, ask why you were turned down
You hear someone else's smoke alarm going off, what do you do?
Check on your neighbor, notify the landlord, possibly call 911