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Landlord
Mr. Don Soltis and Ms Jill Soltis
Phone: (440) 774-4582
E-mail:
Address: 14430 Gifford Rd

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2006-03-17
Address of Unit: 20 North Prospect Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: house
Number of total bedrooms: 4

Features
Off street parking
Bed
Attic/garage storage
Full furnishing
Yard
Laundry in house
Porch

Rental Cost
Rent: $940 per Month
Deposit: $940
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.

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: 3
Drains: 3
Toilets: 2

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

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

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

Security
Locks: 3
Outdoor lighting: 3

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

Infestation
Insects: N/A
Rodents: N/A

Comments on condition:
Many corners in the house are lopsided, due to shoddy carpentry; very narrow stairway; some parts of floor uneven.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? No
Are there window screens? Yes
Are there storm windows? Yes
Is the residence warm enough? No
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? 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 landlords are strict about their rules but are very professional. They respond to repair needs, etc., within a few days.

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

Comments on the neighborhood:

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