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Landlord
Ms. Mary Corrigan
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Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2006-03-20
Address of Unit: 214 West College Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: room in rooming house
Number of total bedrooms: 10

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

Rental Cost
Rent: $330 per Semester
Deposit: $330
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: 2
Sinks/faucets: 3
Drains: 2
Toilets: 2

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

Appliances
Stove: 2
Oven: 2
Refrigerator: 1
Washing machine: 3
Clothes dryer: 3

Building Structure
Floors: 4
Walls: 4
Ceilings: 3
Doors: 2
Windows: 1
Stairways: 3

Security
Locks: 4
Outdoor lighting: 4

Safety
Smoke detectors: 5
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: 3

Infestation
Insects: 1
Rodents: 1

Comments on condition:
We have had problems with moths and mice. The house needs new windows and screens. The upstairs bathroom has a bathtub that needs to be renovated, and it's really small.

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):
The window screens and storm windows badly need to be replaced, not all rooms are equipped with them.

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.):

Explanations and comments:
Repairs have been fairly prompt, much better than previous landlord Tom Gimben.

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:
On the weekends, some of the neighboring houses have loud parties, but generally the noise levels are acceptable.

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