Before you move into a new apartment, you need to physically see and inspect it. After all, you cannot be completely certain it looks like the photos! So, on top of asking the right questions, you should also do your own apartment inspection. Focus on one section, or room, at a time. Among the most important rooms in the apartment to inspect on the tour include: the bathroom, the bedroom(s), the kitchen, and the utility closet. Ideally, take the time to thoroughly inspect every room in the apartment - one at a time.
Start with the bathroom(s). Bathrooms are sneaky places when it comes to problems. With pipes hidden inside cabinets, you might not notice a leak. Tile cracks or issues with grout can be small when you move in, but quickly get worse. Out of all the rooms in an apartment, this one deserves a very close inspection. Check in each cabinet, in the shower and tub area, around the toilet, the sink, and any other storage area in the room. Bathroom plumbing problems are particularly annoying, so inspect the area closely to avoid them moving in with you.
Through the bedrooms, inspect the windows and doors closely. Inspect the closet, under any furniture if furniture is included, and the ceiling fan. Go along the walls and make sure that there are no loose wires, holes, or damage otherwise. Your next step is the kitchen. There are a lot of moving parts in the kitchen, and it can have as many sneaky, hidden issues asFor an apartment dweller, it’s where most of the functional appliances are located. In addition to making sure they all work, don’t forget to inspect the rest of the space.
The most critical areas when you are inspecting apartments in San Antonio TX include walls, electrical outlets, cable hookups, smoke detectors, lighting, and the thermostat. When you are done inspecting the interior of the apartment, you’ll of course tour the exterior. This is just as critical as an interior inspection, as the exterior doors, windows, and walls can show you quite a lot about the building and how its been maintained.
When it comes to apartment inspections, it’s all about the details. From the bathroom to the kids’ bedroom and every closet, you have the right to inspect the area in which you’ll be living. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and point things out that concern you.
