LA County Housing Resource Center - Rental Property Checklist

Print this form and use it when you inspect the places you would like to rent.

APARTMENT ADDRESS:

LANDLORD’S NAME:

LANDLORD’S PHONE:

Lease/Rent Period [year, monthly, weekly, other]:

OVERALL RATING: [poor] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 [excellent]

QUICK FACTS

Date available

Monthly rent

Rent due by

Security deposit

Application fee

Heat included

Gas included

Electric included

Water included

Sewer included

LANDLORD SUPPLIED ITEMS

Refrigerator

Stove

Washing machine [in unit?]

Dryer [in unit?]

Dishwasher

Garbage disposal in sink

Air Conditioning [central, window, other]

GENERAL ITEMS

Pets allowed

Central air conditioning

Can control the heat and A/C [thermostat]

I will have my own gas and electric meter [so I only pay for MY unit]

Washer hook-ups and drains

Gas or 220 electric line for dryer/stove

Enough outlets

Outlets are grounded [have three prongs?]

Cable/satellite ready

Enough closet, cabinet, & storage space

Insulated walls [must ask landlord]

Storm windows [more efficient to heat]

Screens for the windows

Lower ceilings [more efficient to heat]

Free of roaches, rats, mice, or ants

Free of visible water damage or leaks

Enough water pressure

Hot water tank large enough [at least 40-gallons]

Is landlord responsible for snow removal and lawn care?

Laundry facilities on-site

SAFETY ITEMS

Emergency exits

24/7 emergency maintenance

Smoke detectors work

Carbon monoxide detectors work

Grounded plugs and ground fault interrupters

Windows Lock

Windows function [open & stay up]

Built in 1978 or later [little chance of lead hazard from paint chips and dust]

Working locks/chains on all doors

Well-lit halls, stairwells, & outside areas

Solid railings around all balconies, decks, & other drop-offs

Fire extinguisher

No asbestos hazards: flaking ceiling tiles, or crumbling pipe wrap or insulation

COMMUNITY ITEMS

Near to school/work [save money by living close]

Near to grocery, bank, post office, health facility, laundromat, etc.

Close to public transportation?

Your overall impression of the rental unit:

Thanks to HousingCleveland.org for developing the original form and for the permission to modify it and use it here.

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Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center

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