What is the total monthly cost?
Ask about rent plus utilities, parking, pet charges, service fees, and other recurring costs.
How are repairs requested?
Know the process and who is responsible for responding.
What happens in an emergency?
Ask who to contact after hours and what qualifies as an emergency.
What is the security-deposit process?
Understand the amount, move-out expectations, and how deductions are documented.
Which utilities are included?
Clarify responsibility for water, trash, electricity, gas, internet, and other services.
What are the parking rules?
Confirm assigned spaces, permits, street restrictions, towing policies, and guest parking.
What is the pet policy?
Get permitted animals, deposits, fees, and restrictions in writing.
Are there move-in or move-out rules?
Some buildings have elevator reservations, deposits, time windows, or insurance requirements.
How does renewal work?
Ask when renewal decisions are made and what notice is required if you leave.
Will promised work be completed before move-in?
List agreed repairs or improvements in writing with a clear expectation for completion.
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