Landlord Questions:
- Are there any application fees?
- How long is the lease?
- After the initial term of the lease, will I need to renew for a year or will I be able to lease month to month?
- What are the lease-breaking fees?
- Are there penalties for late payments? What are they?
- How much is the security deposit? How much of the deposit is returned at the end of the lease? What will prevent me from getting my security deposit back?
- What utilities are included in the rent?
- What is the approximate cost for utilities that are not included in the rent?
- Is parking included in the rent or are there additional parking fees?
- How is routine maintenance completed for the unit? Are maintenance people on call 24 hours a day? If not, who should I call if there is an emergency?
- Are there any additional fees for using the pool or gym?
- Am I allowed to have pets? If I don’t have one now, and I get one at a later date, will my lease change?
Source: http://renters.apartments.com/apartment-hunting-moving/lease-checklist/