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Tenant Survey

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Landlord
Mr. Hong Wu
Phone: 440-327-0881
E-mail:
Address: N.Ridgeville

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-03-21
Address of Unit: 181 East College Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: house
Number of total bedrooms: 4

Features
Off street parking
Bed
Roof Access
Phone line
Yard
Laundry in house
Private bath

Rental Cost
Rent: $245 per Month
Deposit: $245
Bedrooms included in this amount: 5

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.
Phone
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: 3
Toilets: 3

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

Appliances
Stove: 4
Oven: 4
Refrigerator: 5
Washing machine: 5
Clothes dryer: 2

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

Security
Locks: 3
Outdoor lighting: 3

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

Infestation
Insects: 3
Rodents: 3

Comments on condition:
The bedrooms are nice. The first floor bedroom is probably the warmest. Trim is falling off the walls, some smoke detectors needed replacing. Bathtub and bathroom are not pretty, but they are usable. Front door is sticky. There is (damp) storage in the basement. New water heater and gas heater installed. Pretty new refrigerator. Orange Shag carpeting.
summer gas bills are aroung $20, winter gas bills are around $180-230. We put in a water-saving kit and our water and sewer bills went from $40/month to $20/month (each). We tried to use a lot of compact flourencent lightbulbs, but vaccuming and the oven use more electricity. We have a chart of our bills in the house.

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

Comments on any of the above (temperature):
We kept it around 50 F each night durng the winter, and 65 during the evenings when we are home. Bring lots of blankets. Some windows have screens, some do not. Not sure about insulation.

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:
Mr. Wu does a good job giving notice for the most part. As far as repairs, unless it is something urgent (fire extinguisher needed replacing), he prefers to leave repairs until the summer.

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:
It is right across for the elementary school, close to Tank. Mr. Steinbring (Physics dept.) lives next door.

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