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Tenant Survey

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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): 2006-12-18
Address of Unit: 20 North N. 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
Yard
Laundry in house
Private bath
Porch

Rental Cost
Rent: $280 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: 3

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

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

Security
Locks: 2
Outdoor lighting: 1

Safety
Smoke detectors: 2
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: N/A

Infestation
Insects: N/A
Rodents: N/A

Comments on condition:
The floor is not even, the corners are not square, some of the doors do not insulate very well, the original design has been modified in ways that are not logical, and harm the functionality of the house.

Temperature
Is the residence well insulated? No
Are there window screens? Yes
Are there storm windows? No
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?): Yes

Comments on any of the above (temperature):
The leaks under doors and lack of insulation make it very expensive to heat.

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? 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.): No

If yes, have you taken any legal action concerning the disagreement? (Explain below.): No

Explanations and comments:
In important situations they made the necessary repairs, however, things like basic maintenance and getting items out of storage in the garage take more time or is not taken care of.

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:
The neighborhood is really nice, sometimes kids come and play on our front yard but they always ask if its ok.

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