Student Housing Office
Campus Center, 03, 03400
617-287-6011
Fax:617-287-6076
osh@umb.edu

Monday – Thursday from 9:00 to 5:00 pm And Friday from 10:00 to 4:00 pm

Questions to Ask Potential Landlords

• Describe the apartment. How many rooms and what are their sizes?
• How many closets? Is there additional storage space?
• Does the landlord want a lease?
• Are a security deposit and last month's rent required?
• How long has the place been on the market? (if it has been on for months, you can bet the apartment may have problems.)
• Does the landlord or maintenance person live on the premises?
• Who pays for utilities and how much do they cost?
• Are pets allowed?
• Is there carpeting? A dishwasher? Cable and/or internet hook-up?
• Does the apartment contain lead paint?
• Are there laundry facilities in the building? If not, where is the nearest laundromat?
• What about grocery stores, dry cleaners, health clubs, restaurants, libraries, and parks?
• Is free parking available? How close is public transportation?
• Are the other tenants in the building single, or married with families? Professionals or students?
• Have there been any violent crimes around the building recently? How about fires?
• Who handles maintenance problems? Is there 24 hour emergency service?