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Checklist for Residential Leases |
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| This is a checklist of issues to consider when negotiating a residential lease.
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Microsoft WordChecklist for Residential Leases
| 1. The Leased Space | |||
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How many bedrooms/bathrooms in unit? | ||
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Is there a patio, balcony, or a deck? | ||
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Is there storage space apart from the unit? | ||
| (i) | Who has access to this space other than the tenant? | ||
| (ii) | What may/may not be stored in this space? | ||
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How many closets are in the unit, and how large? | ||
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Does the unit include parking space? | ||
| (i) | How many spaces are reserved for the tenants of the unit to be leased? | ||
| (ii) | How many spaces are reserved for the tenants of the unit to be leased? | ||
| (iii) | Is additional parking available and, if so, for how much? Is it paid monthly? | ||
| (iv) | What about guest parking? | ||
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What is the approximate square footage of the space? | ||
| 2. Fixtures & Appliances | |||
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What fixtures and appliances are included in the unit at the time the tenant moves into the unit? | ||
| (i) | Refrigerator
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| (ii) | Freezer | ||
| (iii) | Dishwasher | ||
| (iv) | Microwave | ||
| (v) | Washer & Dryer | ||
| (vi) | Light fixtures | ||
| (vii) | Ceiling fans | ||
| (viii) | Air conditioner | ||
| (ix) | Other | ||
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If something becomes inoperable, who is responsible for repair or replacement? | ||
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May the tenant replace fixtures and appliances to suit their own personal sense of aesthetics? Within what limitations? | ||
| (i) | If the tenant replaces fixtures or appliance, who owns the new fixtures and/or appliances? | ||
| (ii) | If the tenant is permitted to replace fixtures or appliance, must the tenant then restore the fixtures and/or appliances to their original form or sacrifice some portion of their deposit when the tenant vacates the unit? | ||
| 3. Common Areas | |||
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Is there a pool, clubhouse, roof deck, or other common area? If so, what rules or restrictions apply? | ||
| (i) | What are the hours of availability? Is the space generally available to all tenants of a complex or can it be reserved by a tenant for a private gathering? What is the maximum number of guests allowed? | ||
| (ii) | For clubhouses or other gathering space, how is the space reserved? How much notice is required? Is there a fee or damage deposit? | ||
| (iii) | What about liability? Should the tenant indemnify the property owner against liability incurred in connection with use of common areas by the tenant or guests of the tenant? What does the property owner’s insurance carrier require? | ||
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What about hallways, lobbies, exterior walk ways? Who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep? | ||
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Grounds and landscaping – Again, who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep? Is the tenant permitted to or prohibited from planting, pruning, or otherwise altering the existing flora? | ||
| 4. Rules and Regulations for the Building: | |||
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Are there specific rules and regulations in existence? | ||
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Can the rules be changed without approval of tenant? | ||
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Is the property owner required to enforce the rules and regulations against other tenants? | ||
| 5. Maintenance & Upkeep | |||
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Who is responsible for painting or replacing worn carpeting during the tenant’s occupancy of the unit? | ||
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Will the tenant be permitted to paint the walls or replace flooring? If so, within what limitations, i.e., paint colors, types of flooring? | ||
| 6. The Tenants | |||
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How many... | ||
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