Important questions to ask about an apartment

[RichieZ]

I'm thinking about living with three friends of mine, going to go see the place this sat. Rent is about $640 per person for a four bedroom apt. Not sure if it included utilities and stuff like that.

Lived in the dorms for two years, getting kinda tired of it. So what should I ask? And is living with friends a good idea? One of them is my friend from HS, reasonably close, his roomate and this other friend of ours. I think two of them would be kinda noisy but the other guy is a really quiet guy who studies a lot.

 

[Cuular]

Rooming with friends is usually a good way to end up not friends. You get to know all the really annoying things that you never learn about people until you spend lot's of time with them.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Cuular
Rooming with friends is usually a good way to end up not friends. You get to know all the really annoying things that you never learn about people until you spend lot's of time with them.

very true. You are bound to have differences. Learn to communicate and you will do fine

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Make sure you don't let them have anything you care about. Most of my dishes have virtually disappeared. :|

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: Cuular
Rooming with friends is usually a good way to end up not friends. You get to know all the really annoying things that you never learn about people until you spend lot's of time with them.

then again, you can also make a good friend by rooming with people you don't know at all.

 

[Yossarian]

From my top secret apartment finding checklist:

Rent?specials? Pro-rated over how many months?
When available
Deposit
Application fee
Other fees?
How long is the lease
Storage space
Microwave, washer/dryer (hookups?), dishwasher?
Floor space
Pets allowed
Dsl/cable
Car wash
Any dates that moving is not allowed
How close to front gate
Parking--covered, garage? In lease? Fees?
How many keys/remotes?deposits?
Trash pickup? Fees?
How much light in apartment? View? What direction does it face?