SLC Apartments - Find an Apartment, Room, House for rent in Salt Lake City, Utah

SLC Apartments - Find Apartment to Rent in Salt Lake City, Ut

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Some things to ask yourself before hunting for rent:

What kind of apartment do you need to rent?
- How many bedrooms in the apartment?
- Parking?
- How close to your job, school, church?
- A place that welcomes pets?
- A ground-floor entrance to your apartment?
- Make a list of your top housing and rent priorities.
Do research on the Internet.
- The Internet is a good way to do research, but you need to see a place.
- Once you arrive in your new location, talk to co-workers about areas to live. They can generally tip you off to safe and desirable neighborhoods.
Limit rent to 30 percent of income.
Check out the property.
- Examining the condition of the for-rent apartment.
- Walk through the property to see whether it appears to be well maintained.
Talk to the neighbors.
- Ask: Would you tell a friend to move into apartment in this building?
Examine the lease.
- How much notice must you give before moving at the end of the lease term?
- Can the rent be increased?
- Are pets allowed?
- If the terms of the lease agreement don't suit your needs, negotiate or reconsider renting the apartment.
Consider security.
- Does the building have controlled access?
- Are the locks in working order?
- Does your individual apartment have secure door locks and window latches?
- Does the building have a security service?
- If so, is a guard on duty 24 hours or does he or she just drive by periodically?
Ask about shared facilities.
- Does the building have a swimming pool?
- A recreation or fitness room?
- Tennis courts? Laundry facilities?
- Who is allowed to use those facilities and during what hours?
- Is there an extra fee charged for use of the facilities?
- Where are the facilities located in relation to your prospective apartment?
- Do you really want to live poolside or near the laundry room?
Ask about utility costs.
- Is the water bill paid by the owner or separately by the tenants?
- Are electrical or gas utilities included in the rent?

Take notes.

Before you move in, document the condition of your apartment and make note of any nonfunctioning doors or windows, leaking plumbing, missing fixtures, stained carpets and so on.

Your Checklist
Rent amount Date available to rent Deposit Length of lease Rent due Utilities included Water Heat Garbage Late payment charges Penalty for breaking lease Air conditioning Bedroom privacy Cable TV connection Carpet Fireplace Patio/balcony	Closet space Phone jack in each room Furniture Light Fixtures Paint/wall conditions Storage Upstairs/downstairs View Blinds/curtains Pet rules/deposit Laundry facilities Parking Natural light Gated entrance Outside lighting Distance from school/work Proximity of grocery, bank, etc.