Oberlin Rent Book - Tenant Survey

Tenant Survey

This is a survey provided by a tenant to help you identify housing that meets your needs. These views do not reflect those of the landlord.

Landlord
Mr. Jerrold Manns
Phone:
E-mail: mistaput@nwonline.net
Address:

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2006-03-17
Address of Unit: 139 Lorain 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
Private bath
Porch

Rental Cost
Rent: $370 per Month
Deposit: $500
Bedrooms included in this amount: 2

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.
None

Utilities (not included in rent)
Type of heating: Gas
January heating bill: $186
Average heating bill: $100
Average electricity bill: $25

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: 4
Sinks/faucets: 4
Drains: 4
Toilets: 4

Electrical System
Wiring: 4
Outlets: 4
Light fixtures: 3

Appliances
Stove: 4
Oven: 3
Refrigerator: 4
Washing machine: 0
Clothes dryer: 0

Building Structure
Floors: 4
Walls: 3
Ceilings: 3
Doors: 3
Windows: 2
Stairways: 0

Security
Locks: 4
Outdoor lighting: 4

Safety
Smoke detectors: 1
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: N/A

Infestation
Insects: N/A
Rodents: N/A

Comments on condition:
It's an old house, but you'll grow to love it. Hopefully the carpet and couch get replaced. They're kinda icky.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? No
Are there window screens? Yes
Are there storm windows? No, so we put plastic on the windows
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?): No

Comments on any of the above (temperature):
A lot of the storm window frames are broken. They need to be fixed very badly.

Relationship With Landlord

Does s/he enter the premises without your consent or without giving legal notice? No

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): Yes

Have you had any disagreements with your landlord/landlady concerning who has the responsibility for making the repairs? No

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.): No

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

Explanations and comments:
We asked the landlord to fix the storm windows, but he never did. You should pressure him to do so.

Neighborhood & Location
Are your neighbors towns-people, students, or a mix? Mix
For whom is the noise level appropriate? School children
Problems with location? 0

Comments on the neighborhood:
There's some wierd stuff that goes on around there. Lots of problems with domestic violence or something of the like a couple doors down.

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