Oberlin Rent Book - Tenant Survey

Tenant Survey

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Landlord
Mr. Jim Schultz
Phone: 440-774-8623
E-mail:
Address: 633 Beech St.

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-04-20
Address of Unit: 199 1E West College Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: apartment in apartment building
Number of total bedrooms: 1

Features
Off street parking
Private bath
Porch

Rental Cost
Rent: $450 per Month
Deposit: $450
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: 5
Sinks/faucets: 5
Drains: 5
Toilets: 4

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

Appliances
Stove: 3
Oven: 5
Refrigerator: 5
Washing machine: 0
Clothes dryer: 0

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

Security
Locks: 5
Outdoor lighting: 4

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

Infestation
Insects: N/A
Rodents: N/A

Comments on condition:
It's an old house, so things are creaky, but it's in very solid condition.

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):
Thermostat is in a different apartment in the house. In the winter it can get chilly at night, but in the summer it stays remarkably cool and comfortable, even if it's 80-90 degrees outside.

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:
The landlord is very quick to make repairs. He does most of the work himself, and he's been over less than 2 hours after I called him. If he's out of town he quickly gets someone else to come.

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:
Neighbors with college faculty and staff. Very quiet, unless the people in other apartments in the house have something going on.

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