{"id":899,"date":"2015-12-12T18:53:10","date_gmt":"2015-12-12T18:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torontorentals.com\/blog\/?p=899"},"modified":"2017-05-31T13:56:22","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T13:56:22","slug":"a-handy-checklist-for-renters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torontorentals.com\/blog\/a-handy-checklist-for-renters","title":{"rendered":"A handy checklist for renters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontorentals.com\/toronto\">searching for your next dream rental<\/a><\/b>, there are a few details to consider before entering into a lease or tenancy agreement. Sure, the countertops may be granite and you might have an awesome view, but in order to live comfortably in your next apartment, there are a few other factors to check.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:38.657407407407405% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BS06XX7BoWq\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Toronto \u2022 Rentals (@to.rentals)<\/a> on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-04-13T13:11:51+00:00\">Apr 13, 2017 at 6:11am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Having a checklist on hand is good practice when you&#8217;re hunting for your next rentals. Your rental checklist should include your personal must-haves (eg. insuite laundry, underground parking, hardwood floors) plus these essentials:<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Safety<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do all locks, hinges and handles on all doors and windows work properly?<\/li>\n<li>Do the smoke detectors work properly? Is there a carbon monoxide alarm?<\/li>\n<li>Is there any sign of past break-ins?<\/li>\n<li>Is there any sign of rodents like mice?<\/li>\n<li>Is there mold on any windows or in the shower?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Comfort<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Is there heating in the unit? Does it work well? Will it be expensive?<\/li>\n<li>Is there a hot water tank in the unit? Is it big enough for your needs?<\/li>\n<li>Are there enough closets to store your belongings? Is there a storage unit outside of your apartment?<\/li>\n<li>Is there a dedicated parking space for your vehicle? Will your vehicle fit? Is the parking secure?<\/li>\n<li>Is there a yard or common space? How is it maintained?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Appliances &amp; Electronics<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do the fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and in-sink garbage disposal work properly?<\/li>\n<li>Do the toilets and faucets all work properly?<\/li>\n<li>Do all light switches work? 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