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Tenant Survey

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Landlord
Ms. Carol Graham
Phone:
E-mail:
Address: 189 East College Street

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-04-22
Address of Unit: 19 Locust Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: house
Number of total bedrooms: 6

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

Rental Cost
Rent: $220 per Month
Deposit: $220
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: $500
Average heating bill: $400
Average electricity bill: $80

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: 4
Drains: 1
Toilets: 4

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

Appliances
Stove: 3
Oven: 3
Refrigerator: 3
Washing machine: 0
Clothes dryer: 0

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

Security
Locks: 3
Outdoor lighting: 3

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

Infestation
Insects: N/A
Rodents: N/A

Comments on condition:

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):
some rooms are much colder than others. very expensive heating bills for not that much 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.): No

Have you had any major disagreements with your landlord/landlady? (Explain below.): Yes

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

Explanations and comments:
landlord is at the house a lot sometimes (although she usually informs us of when she will be). a couple times she's commented on the state of someone's bedroom.
our furnace broke at the beginning of february. we had no heat for a week. we asked carol if we could get our paid rent back (or not pay it in the next month) for the week that our house was unlivable and freezing. at first she would not comply. than we compromised.

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

Comments on the neighborhood:
it's a bit far from campus, but the area is nice and you get to walk through town to go home.

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