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Tenant Survey

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Landlord

Rental Unit
Date survey submitted (yyyy-mm-dd): 2005-03-28
Address of Unit: 258 East College Street Google map (opens in new window)

Type of Unit: house
Number of total bedrooms: 4

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

Rental Cost
Rent: $255 per Month
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.
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: 1
Sinks/faucets: 3
Drains: 2
Toilets: 1

Electrical System
Wiring: 4
Outlets: 4
Light fixtures: 5

Appliances
Stove: 5
Oven: 5
Refrigerator: 3
Washing machine: 2
Clothes dryer: 3

Building Structure
Floors: 3
Walls: 4
Ceilings: 2
Doors: 4
Windows: 2
Stairways: 3

Security
Locks: 1
Outdoor lighting: 5

Safety
Smoke detectors: 4
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: 4

Infestation
Insects: 2
Rodents: 3

Comments on condition:
some things were fixed after I moved out. Also, the landlord has made some changes in the cost of rent, I think.

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?): No

Comments on any of the above (temperature):
The windows are very old. You could visibly see the curtains blowing in the breeze coming in the attic windows while they were closed during winter. Brr... Some windows had screens, others did not.

Relationship With Landlord

Does s/he enter the premises without your consent or without giving legal notice? Yes

Have you observed on the part of the landlord/landlady discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.? Yes

Is the landlord/landlady willing to make repairs? If yes, comment on how promptly (below): No

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.): Yes

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:
The landlord would often make repairs that weren't fixing the actual problem. He also blamed us for things that we did not feel were our fault. We ended up having to call the Code Administrator in order to get the landlord to make repairs that he was dragging his feet about. He was very unhappy with us for doing that, and so we only got a small portion of our deposit back. We wanted to take legal action, but didn't feel it was worth the stress, and wanted to be done with dealing with him. We also felt a bit threatened by him, and didn't always feel safe living in the house, especially since the back and side doors were not lock-able and he often came unannounced.

Neighborhood & Location
Are your neighbors towns-people, students, or a mix? Townspeople
For whom is the noise level appropriate? School children
Problems with location? Too far to walk to town

Comments on the neighborhood:
It was nice, but also on a main road, so a !
little noisy at night sometimes. Not bad overall, though.

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