Ask about total monthly cost
Confirm rent, maintenance, utility billing, parking fee, and any one-time charges before commitment.
Clarify maintenance responsibility
Understand who pays for appliance repairs, plumbing issues, and wear-and-tear fixes.
Understand agreement terms
Ask about lock-in period, notice rules, guest policy, and painting charges at move-out.
Assess neighborhood livability
Visit at different times to evaluate traffic, noise, security, and access to groceries or transport.