Oberlin Rent Book - Tenant Survey

Tenant Survey

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Landlord
Mr. Jame Perry
Phone: 616-334-7907
E-mail:
Address:

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2006-03-17
Address of Unit: 224 #1 College Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: portion of a house
Number of total bedrooms: 4

Features
Off street parking
Attic/garage storage
Yard
Laundry in house
Private bath
Porch

Rental Cost
Rent: $800 per Month
Deposit: $800
Bedrooms included in this amount: 4

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: $450
Average heating bill: $150
Average electricity bill: $60

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: 2
Sinks/faucets: 2
Drains: 2
Toilets: 2

Electrical System
Wiring: 0
Outlets: 0
Light fixtures: 0

Appliances
Stove: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washing machine: 0
Clothes dryer: 1

Building Structure
Floors: 2
Walls: 0
Ceilings: 0
Doors: 2
Windows: 0
Stairways: 1

Security
Locks: 2
Outdoor lighting: 2

Safety
Smoke detectors: 5
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: N/A

Infestation
Insects: N/A
Rodents: 5

Comments on condition:
An older house that was shoddily renovated in 2005, e.g. indoor/outdoor carpeting over hardwood floors, cheap plastering and painting on the walls. Persistent mouse problem in kitchen. Still, has a homey feel.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? No
Are there window screens? Yes
Are there storm windows? Yes
Is the residence warm enough? Yes, but it's very expensive to heat
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):
The gas bills on this place are outrageous - a larger, poorly insulated house, it costs a bundle to heat.

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): No

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.): Yes

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:
Jame is a first-time landlord, it seems like he watched an infomercial about getting rich in real estate and bought this place. He's a nice guy, but really has no experience as a landlord, and certainly seems inexperienced in the realm of home repair. He lives in Michigan, and so is slow to respond to compaints, and does a real shitty job when he gets down here. He's also a big tightwad about money, so I expect that he's going to try to withhold our deposit over the "brand new" carpet or something like that.

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:
We are the rowdiest bunch in the neigborhood.

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