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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): 2006-03-19
Address of Unit: 257 North Professor Street Google map (opens in new window)

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

Features
Off street parking
Bed
Full furnishing
Laundry in house
Private bath

Rental Cost
Rent: $275 per Month
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.
None

Utilities (not included in rent)
Type of heating: Gas
January heating bill: $150
Average heating bill: $85
Average electricity bill: $45

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: 3

Electrical System
Wiring: 3
Outlets: 2
Light fixtures: 1

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

Building Structure
Floors: 3
Walls: 2
Ceilings: 1
Doors: 1
Windows: 1
Stairways: 2

Security
Locks: 3
Outdoor lighting: 3

Safety
Smoke detectors: 3
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: 3

Infestation
Insects: 2
Rodents: N/A

Comments on condition:
Paint is chipping off the walls and ceilings in some rooms, lots of dents and small holes everywhere. Opening and closing windows is a nightmare.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? No
Are there window screens? Yes
Are there storm windows? Yes
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):
There is no thermostat in this appartment which makes regulating the heat nearly impossible.

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.? Yes

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? Yes

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:
Don and Jill Soltis are ridiculously bad landlords. Any repairs that need to be made for the house, i.e. screen door breaks, terrible electrical smells fill the house to the point that the fire department needs to be called, etc. they try to charge us for. We have had to threaten them with legal action on several occasions before they agreed to cover the charges. They have made anti-semitic remarks to us and have told us to "go call our parents and have them pay the bill" when the house required repairs that were the Soltis' obligation to fix. They are incredibly stingy, rude people who try to bully us into putting up with their inadequate services. They have screamed at us numerous times on the telephone and in person. I would avoid living in a house of theirs at ALL COSTS. They have cheated us, verbally assualted us, made inappropriate remarks, refused to assist us when the house has problems claiming that WE caused them, and have been terrible. They are also away a considerable portion of the year and this leads to complications regarding repairs. When we called to find out why our water had been turned off they could offer no explanation other than to contact the Utility department. They had no idea that down the street massive repairs to the waterline were being done and our water would be out for several hours. Compared to our other landlords in previous years, the Soltis' are not only unreliable, uncivilized, and unhelpful, but go out of their way to make any phone call or request you have seem burdensome and unpleasant. I would strongly advise any potential tenant to try and find a house that is not owned by them.

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

Comments on the neighborhood:
The neighborhood is wonderful. Aside from the occasional loud college party in the new houses on Union Street, the area is great. Lots of dogs, cats, and professors who are really nice.

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