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Tenant Survey

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Landlord
Mr. Chris Zeitler
Phone:
E-mail: chrisz@centurytel.net
Address: Cash Homes, P.O. Box 53, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-04-28
Address of Unit: 203 North Pleasant Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: portion of a house
Number of total bedrooms: 2

Features
Off street parking
Bed
Full furnishing
Yard
Internet line

Rental Cost
Rent: $350 per Month
Deposit: $350
Bedrooms included in this amount: 1

Utilities Included in the Rent
Note that water, sewer, electricity, and garbage disposal are all included in the same bill in the City of Oberlin.
Garbage disposal
Water
Sewer
Electricity
Gas

Physical Condition of Unit
On a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being in dire need of change, 3 being sufficient, 5 being remarkably good, or N/A if the condition does not apply.

Plumbing
Showers/bathtubs: 3
Sinks/faucets: 2
Drains: 3
Toilets: 3

Electrical System
Wiring: 3
Outlets: 2
Light fixtures: 2

Appliances
Stove: 4
Oven: 4
Refrigerator: 2
Washing machine: 0
Clothes dryer: 0

Building Structure
Floors: 1
Walls: 1
Ceilings: 1
Doors: 3
Windows: 3
Stairways: 0

Security
Locks: 1
Outdoor lighting: 1

Safety
Smoke detectors: 3
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: N/A

Infestation
Insects: 3
Rodents: 2

Comments on condition:
The walls are super thing, and so is the ceiling-- we can hear everything that residents in the rest of the house do, to the point that when the go up the stairs our walls shake.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? No
Are there window screens? Yes
Are there storm windows? No
Is the residence warm enough? Yes
Is it hard to regulate the heat?
(For example, does the thermostat work? Do you have to open windows in the winter?): Yes

Comments on any of the above (temperature):

Relationship With Landlord

Does s/he enter the premises without your consent or without giving legal notice? Yes

Have you observed on the part of the landlord/landlady discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.? No

Is the landlord/landlady willing to make repairs? If yes, comment on how promptly (below): No

Have you had any disagreements with your landlord/landlady concerning who has the responsibility for making the repairs? Yes

Do you expect to have any problems getting your security deposit returned? If yes, why? (Explain below.): No

Have you had any major disagreements with your landlord/landlady? (Explain below.): Yes

If yes, have you taken any legal action concerning the disagreement? (Explain below.): No

Explanations and comments:
We were quite upset about the noise level, and he was quite unresponsive. The only thing he considered was giving everyone a curfew, which wouldn't have worked since our neighbors walking made such a racket. He was quite rude with us on this issue. He also wouldn't allow us to have pets, and made us pay for the extra bedroom to turn it into a living room (since there was no living room)-- next year, he is allowing pets and charging it as a two bedroom, completely screwing us over!

Neighborhood & Location
Are your neighbors towns-people, students, or a mix? Townspeople
For whom is the noise level appropriate? Rowdy college students
Problems with location? Too far to walk to town

Comments on the neighborhood:
Our one neighboring house is cool, the other has a wacky guy who shoots fire crackers at squirrels.

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