Oberlin Rent Book - Tenant Survey

Tenant Survey

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Landlord
Mr. Bill Reynolds
Phone:
E-mail: rbrey@oberlin.net
Address:

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2006-03-17
Address of Unit: 109 Main Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: portion of a house
Number of total bedrooms: 5

Features
Off street parking
Bed
Full furnishing
Laundry in house

Rental Cost
Rent: $1375 per Semester
Deposit: $275
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.
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: 4
Drains: 4
Toilets: 3

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

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

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

Security
Locks: N/A
Outdoor lighting: 4

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

Infestation
Insects: N/A
Rodents: N/A

Comments on condition:
The dryer sometimes doesn't dry clothes. Also the laundry is coin-operated, so you'll need quarters.
A note on parking: it's Limited: only one car allowed per floor. The landlord is very strict about this.

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?): No

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): Yes

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.): No

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

Explanations and comments:
Yes, he's willing to make repairs. Actually, he doesn't want or trust the tenants to do so much as replace a lightbulb. But he sometimes takes longer than he says to get around to making the requested repairs.

The landlord has many rules. The ones that bother me most are: no pets ("if it's not human, it's a pet"), no candles (he'll tell you long, pensive stories), no overnight guests, no opening windows during heating season under penalty of a fine, and you can only tack things onto the walls (no tape or nails). Granted, he offers to nail things up for you if you request. He did come up without giving notice when he heard one of my housemates hammering nails into her wall to tell her she couldn't do that. He gets Very Upset if you break any of these rules. I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting.

Neighborhood & Location
Are your neighbors towns-people, students, or a mix? Mix
For whom is the noise level appropriate? School children
Problems with location? None of the above

Comments on the neighborhood:

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