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Do you Have a Lease or a Written Rental Agreement?
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ELECTRICAL
SystSystem is unstableem is unstable
Circuit breakers blow
Wall switches Not working
Cover plates broke or missing
Sparking Light fixtures
Lights Flickering/intermittent
Lights Not working
Inadequate lightingInadequate lighting
Light dangling - Not secured properly
Common grounds lighting insufficient
Electrical outlets not working - Electric shock from any part Missing cover plates Exposed wiring Sparking One socket not working Loose socket Plug falls out Indoor outlets near water are not GFI Outdoor outlets are not GFI
Fans not working - Ceiling/circulation Portable/window fans Heater [e.g., bathroom] Above stove
Smoke alarms - Too sensitive/always sounding Not working at all
Doorbell does not work
Security system does not work
COMMON AREAS ~ Specify in "Add Notes" field
Recreation room
Gym
Mailbox
Parking area
Broken security gate
Flooding
Swimming Pool/jacuzzi - No fence around pool Missing safety devices Inadequately lit Leaks Pump/filter broken No circulation Will not heat Algae accumulation Chipped tile
Elevator
Laundry room - Machines do not work Inadequately lit Filthy with debris/trash
Inadequate trash bins/pickup
Trash/debris/junk around grounds
STRUCTURE
Ceiling - Falling down/collapsing - Sagging/damp/soft spots - Holes - Flaking - Looseness - Leaks/stains from rain - Leaks/stains from plumbing
Walls - Weak/loose/unconnected - Holes/gaps - Missing wall surface - Studs exposed - Damp/soft spots
Inadequate insulation
Inadequate soundproofing
Exterior walls not sealed
Unstable basement walls
Stairways - rails are Insecure - unsafe railings - steps dilapidated and failing
Exterior porch or deck - Uneven, unstable, holes or rotting
APPLIANCES
Stove
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Clothes washer/dryer
Trash compactor
Garbage disposal
WINDOWS
Inadequate number of windows
Inadequate ventilation
Cracked/broken glass
Gaps in panes/windows
Inadequate weather stripping
Windows that should open - Do not open easily - Do not stay open - Do not close completely - Do not latch - Stick
Ground floor windows have no lock
Window screens - Holes/tears - Missing from some/all - Frames bent/broken: Some jurisdictions have a local ordinance
DOORS
Interior doors - Door Knob/lock broken - Loose in frame/maladjusted - Stick - Will not close securely - Door Knob/latches missing
Exterior doors - Door broken - Handle/lock broken - Door does not lock - Key does not work well - Loose in frame/maladjusted - Sticks - Will not close securely - Missing knobs, latches, or deadbolts - Inadequate weather stripping - Threshold is broken - Cracked or broken glass
Sliding glass doors - Do not completely close - Will not lock securely - Do not latch - Loose in track or Sticks - Cracked/broken glass
Exterior screen doors - Improperly mounted - Will not close fully/properly - Will not latch/lock - Loose in track - Frame bent/broken - Holes/tears in screen - Cannot be secured open
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
Furnace / Heater - Does not work or is missing - Thermostat broken - Inadequate/no heat - Pilot goes out - Produces odor or is noisy during operation - Ducts Broken - Asbestos in ducts - Air filters failed - Vents do not work
Other heaters not working - Heat lamps - Wall heaters - Portable units
Air conditioning - Central air does not work - Window unit does not work - Inadequate cooling Noisy - Thermostat does not work
PLUMBING
Hot and cold water - No Water at all or Insufficient hot water - Pressure varies/sudden bursts
Dirty or Unsanitary Water - Contaminated - Rust/discoloration - Odors - Bad taste [e.g., sewage]
Inadequate drainage - Backs up into sink - Backs up into shower/bathtub - Slow drainage
Toilets - Slow fill and flush - Sewage backups/overflows - Flushing mechanism broken
Leaks - From water line to wall - From base on the floor - From fixture itself
FLOORING
Holes in floor
Separating from wall
Weak/loose floorboards Buckling/uneven
Loose/chipped/missing tiles or linoleum
No Flooring
Carpeting - Nails sticking up through carpet - Exposed tack strips - Mildewed/moldy - Stinks/unsanitary - Torn/frayed/loose - Trip hazard
NUISANCES
Infestations - Mice/rats/rodents - Cockroaches - Ants - Bed bugs - Spiders - Termites - Bees/wasps/hornets - Flies/mosquitos - Pigeons/bats - Racoons/opossums - Great White Sharks
Mold/mildew/mushrooms
Raw sewage on exterior ground
Noxious fumes from sewer - from sewer or other toxic/noxious fumes - Smoke from neighbors in building Chemicals/paints - contamination
Unruly neighbors/pets
Criminal Activity - Drug trafficking on the premises - Gang activity on the premises - Criminal acts by other tenants - Assault/molestation - Violent crimes - Prostitution in nearby units
Noise - Construction in the building - Neighbors quarreling/stomping - Noisy functions in the building - Noise from adjacent property
Hazards to health - Specify in "Add Notes" field
Offensive to the senses - Specify in "Add Notes" field
Blocks movement - Specify in "Add Notes" field
Drug trafficking on the premises
Gang activity on the premises
Criminal acts by other tenants - Assault/molestation Violent crimes Prostitution in nearby units