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Landlord
Ms. Marianne Cochrane
Phone:
E-mail:
Address: 228 1/2 Elm St.

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-04-20
Address of Unit: 228 Elm Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: portion of a house
Number of total bedrooms: 2

Features
Off street parking
Bed
Phone line
Attic/garage storage
Full furnishing
Yard
Private bath
Porch
Cable

Rental Cost
Rent: $1250 per Semester
Deposit: $200
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
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: 4
Drains: 3
Toilets: 4

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

Appliances
Stove: 4
Oven: 5
Refrigerator: 4
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: 5

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

Infestation
Insects: 4
Rodents: 5

Comments on condition:
it's an old house. marianne does what she can. she renovates it every summer, doing each apartment every other summer, and she makes repairs when necessary, too. really no complaints.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? Yes
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?): No

Comments on any of the above (temperature):
It's an old house, so, even though it is insulated (ie, it could be a lot colder than it is), it is expensive to heat in the winter. we've found a space heater works really well when we don't want to heat the whole apartment (and it's a lot less expensive than the furnace). marianne charges each apartment for heat separately, and a lot of our heat makes its way upstairs, so the upstairs tenants don't have to pay as much.

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:
Marianne is incredible when it comes to repairs. She'll look into them the same day she hears from you, and she follows through immediately.

All in all, she is the best landlord I've ever encountered. Highly recommended!

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:
Quiet, close to campus, friendly neighbors: many townspeople (lots of professors), some college students..

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