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Off-Campus Housing

Student & Administrative Services Center, Rm. 1033 · (570) 320-8023 or (800) 367-9222

Apartment Inspection Checklist

Checking out potential apartments can be a daunting task. So much to remember! Here is a checklist of some things to consider during your apartment hunt:

Terms and Conditions Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Date available        
Deposit      
Pet rules/deposit      
Late payment charges      
Length of lease       
Penalty for breaking lease      
Physical changes allowed      
Rent amount      
Rent due      
Subletting      
Utilities included      
Water      
Heat      
Garbage      
Other      
Apartment Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Air conditioning      
Ample outlets      
Bedroom privacy      
Blinds/curtains      
Cable TV connection      
Carpet     
Hardwood floors      
Closet space      
Fireplace      
Furniture      
Light fixtures      
Natural light      
Paint/wall conditions      
Patio/balcony      
Pet-friendly      
Phone jack in each room      
Storage      
Upstairs/downstairs      
View     
Water pressure      
Kitchen Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Age of refrigerator      
Counter space      
Dishwasher      
Garbage disposal      
Gas/electric stove      
Microwave      
Smoothly opening drawers      
Community Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Laundry facilities      
Loud garbage chute nearby      
Noise level      
Parking      
Bike racks      
Elevators/stairs proximity      
Roof access      
Soundproof walls      
Mailbox      
Safety Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Emergency exits      
Fire extinguishers      
Functioning windows      
Gated entrance      
Intercom      
Lead hazards      
Locks on all doors      
Outside lighting      
Screens      
Smoke detectors      
Neighborhood Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Average community age      
Public transportation proximity      
Distance from school/work      
Proximity of grocery, bank, post office, etc.