A Checklist for House Renting



A Checklist for House Renting including

Security Checklist

Before renting an apartment VSO suggest that you review the following items:

1. Security

Is the accommodation near any of the following?

a. Security check point Yes/No

i. If yes – how far is your dhera from the security check point

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b. Government buildings Yes/No

i. If yes – which department___________________________

ii. How far is your dhera from the government building

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c. Residence of senior government officials Yes/No

i. If yes – who_____________________________________

ii. How far is your dhera from the government officials home

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d. Senior members of security forces Yes/No

i. If yes – how far is your dhera from the home

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e. Any other sensitive areas Yes/No

i. If yes – what_____________________________________

ii. How far is your dhera from the sensitive area

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You can usually determine the presence of a check post and other security areas by the presence of barbed wire and security forces

f. Is the dhera near any chicken farms or other livestock that you may come into contact with? (Issue of avian flu and other diseases related to livestock.) Yes/No

g. Is the dhera fitted with the following security items

i. Window locks and grills Yes/No

ii. Lights around the house Yes/No

iii. Any other security features; list________________________

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Have there been any security incidents in the area

If yes – what happened and when____________________________________

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2. Other things to consider

a. Location

i. Near to bus/tempo/taxi and within reasonable distance of work location

ii. Near to food shops

iii. Security at night, if late home – easy for taxi drivers to find

iv. Other volunteers live near by

b. Water

i. Water supply in the house – is there water in the dry season?

ii. Hot water system

c. Telephone available for your use

d. Utilities

i. Payment (how often and on what date)

ii. Payment during absences

e. Refuse collection – how and when

f. Earthquake Resistance – tall buildings less earthquake resistant than low rise

g. Inventory

i. Landlord’s belongings and their condition

h. Maintenance and Repairs (before and during the occupation period)

i. Wear and tear

ii. Minor and major repairs

iii. Compensation towards repairs at the end of the contract

iv. Contact person

i. Rent

i. Monthly or quarterly payment

ii. Rent payment schedule

j. Lease Contract

i. Start and end date

ii. Check inventory

iii. Final utility payment

iv. Final rent payment

v. Moving belongings in and out – access for moving vehicle

vi. Return of keys

vii. Notice (one month or two in advance)

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