THE QUESTIONS NEEDING ANSWERS BEFORE RENTING

1. What is the rent per month? Can I afford it?

2. What is the length of the lease? What are the terms of the lease?

3. Does the rent include utilities (Power? Heat? Water? Cable? Internet?)

4. How is the house heated? What are the average heating costs per month?

5. How much will services and utilities cost if they are not included in the rent?

6. Are there laundry facilities? If not, where is the nearest Laundromat?

7. Can I sublet during the summer months? If not, can the rent be reduced by half?

8. Pets? Smoking? Massive house parties? Where does the landlord stand on these issues?

9. Are there waste management facilities?