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Tenant Survey

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Landlord
Ms. Jane Ramsay
Phone: 440-988-2543
E-mail: jramsay@bright.net
Address:

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2006-07-14
Address of Unit: 243 East College Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: house
Number of total bedrooms: 5

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

Rental Cost
Rent: $225 per Month
Deposit: $0
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: $0
Average heating bill: $0
Average electricity bill: $0

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: 2

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

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

Security
Locks: 3
Outdoor lighting: 3

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

Infestation
Insects: 3
Rodents: 5

Comments on condition:
It's a beuatiful turn of the 20th century house and much of this character shows through its somewhat worn state. Much of the light fixtures work by pushbutton switches on very old wiring but there are some 3-prong outlets around. The basement tends to flood and I have little confidence in the washing machine. The front porch and the little balcony off the attic are great. It's all one could hope for in an off-campus Oberlin student house.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? No
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):
There is one thermostat for the house and the heat is by forced air. The living room stays delightfully cool in summer. The south upstairs room has no heating vents and I'd recommend a space heater. We generally kept the heat very low to save money.

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:
Jane generally respects us and our space. She has made numerous improvements since we moved in, but isn't uptight about the wear college students inflict on a house. Sometimes her communication can be a bit strained but on the whole she is a decent landlady.

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

Comments on the neighborhood:
Soem people think it's too far from campus but we don't. We are friends with some of the neighbor children.

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