Pre-Rental Comparison Checklist
Lease
Unit #1
Unit #2
Unit #3
Lease amount
Security deposit
Length of grace period after rent is due
Penalty for late rent
Length of lease
Required length of advanced notice
Amount due for cleaning fee
Utilities
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Water/sewage paid?
Gas/heat paid?
Electricity paid?
Cable/internet paid?
Trash/recycling paid?
Air conditioning?
Additional
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Pets allowed? What kind of pets?
Pet fee
Parking availability
Cost of parking spots
Laundry on-site?
Cost per load
Storage availability
Cost of storage
Gym/pool/lounge area
Proximity
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Proximity to gas station
Proximity to schools
Proximity to parks
Proximity to workplace
Proximity to grocery store
Proximity to bus line
Proximity to gym