When examining the future apartment, it is worth carefully inspecting the plumbing for the presence of dreams and the condition of the pipes in the toilet and the bathroom.
You can determine the state of plumbing both by inspection and smell. An unpleasant odor in the toilet, bathroom and kitchen, as well as walls with traces of fungus can signal that plumbing is proceeding.
Be sure to sway the toilet when examining. If he sways or even moves from his place, then this can further lead to leaks. Look into the drain tank to check its insides. The serviceability of the cranes is checked by the usual opening and closing. Water should not drip from them, and the taps themselves should be adjusted so that the turn does not cause great efforts.
When examining the bathroom, do not be too lazy to look under the bath. If there is no puddle on the floor, this is a good sign. Also about the state of plumbing to potential future tenants, walls, ceiling and corners can tell a lot. Do not forget that if a flood occurs, it will bring you a lot of troubles from the neighbors from below.
It will also be necessary to carefully examine the windows of the apartment. If the frames are old and dry, they will bring you a lot of worries. The most ideal option in this case is double -glazed windows, but standard serviceable frames are also good. After all, heat will not flow from them in winter, and in the summer hot air will not penetrate the room from the street.
When examining the rooms, pay attention to the state of the electrician and, if you suddenly notice traces of combustion, it is better to abandon such an apartment. Switches and sockets should not fall out of the walls.
An unpleasant surprise may be the presence of mice and cockroaches in a rented room. Therefore, inspect the pantry, the cabinets, corners of the rooms in the apartment, look into the sink and under the sink in the bathroom. It is here that you can find traces of the stay of mice and cockroaches.
In no case do not forget that an attentive inspection of the apartment you have chosen will save you from additional expenses, and your life in it will be quite calm in it.