When searching for an apartment, you’ll  want to double check all appliances such as the fridge, stove, oven, washer and dryer in the unit.  Make sure they are working properly and that there is no damage present.  If there is damage present damage be sure to report it before you move in because it could be something that could be blamed on you to fix in the future.  Appliances cost thousands of dollars to replace and it’s definitely not something you’ll want to deal with.
 

Next check for any evidence of insects or rodents being present in the apartment building.  Areas they often are found include inside cabinets, drawers and closets.  Getting rid of these pests will cost you money, and having chemicals in your home around your family, food and pets is never a safe feeling.


 

The last thing in which you should check is to make sure all locks on doors are sturdy and secure.  Make sure that when they are locked, including dead bolted that they are 100% secure and in the place they should be.  Hinges found on all doors throughout the rest of the apartment should be tested as well to make sure they display safe and sturdy features.
 

These are just a few of the many things you’ll want to consider when doing a walk through for your potential apartment.  There are many others that you may come up, but the bottom line is to be safe and consider everything as you will be tied down to a lease most likely and you don’t want the headaches of any problems to your new environment.