Exterior of building and yards

YES

NO

Building exterior appears to be clean and well maintained

All doors, stairs and fire escapes are unobstructed and in   
good condition

Property around the building is clean and well maintained

Porches are free of furniture designed for interior use

Garbage containers with lids provided          

Fluids for snow blowers, lawn equipment are NOT stored
in building

Living Room, common areas

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Hallways and common areas are illuminated

Smoke detectors in each hallway leading to bedrooms

Windows operate easily

All exit routes are clear, doors work freely

Exit doors free of locking devices that may interfere with exiting(no keys required to exit)

Carbon monoxide detector present in apartment

Kitchen

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition (GFCI needed)

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Do appliances appear to be clean and in good working condition?

Are appliances electrical cords in good condition?

Kitchen exhaust and kitchen surfaces are free of grease

Hot and cold water turns on and off without any leaks

Sink drains well (not slowly, no leaks under sink)

Windows operate easily, exit route is clear, doors work freely

Utilities and housekeeping

YES

NO

All circuits marked on electrical panel  

• Breakers
• Fuses

Basement is not cluttered with combustible debris

Oil/gas burners have an identified emergency shut off switch

Laundry rooms (if provided) are neat, clean, and free of lint

Basement is dry and free of standing water or mold

A 3 foot clearance is maintained around furnace, boiler, and hot water tank

Do all the rooms have heat?

Bathroom

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition (GFCI needed)

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Hot and cold water turns on and off without any leaks at tub/shower

Window, operates easily, or exhaust vent fan (exhausted to exterior)

Toilet flushes completely and has no leaks

Tub and sink drain easily (not slowly or plugged)

Hot and cold water turns on and off without any leaks at sink

Bedroom #1 (not permitted in cellars or attics)

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Smoke detector is present in bedroom and test ok (press button to test)

Window (1 required) operates easily, glass not broken, screens provided

Door works freely, latches and locks (no keys required to exit)

Bedroom #2 (not permitted in cellars or attics)

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Smoke detector is present in bedroom and test ok (press button to test)

Window (1 required) operates easily, glass not broken, screens provided

Door works freely, latches and locks (no keys required to exit)

Bedroom #3 (not permitted in cellars or attics)

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Smoke detector is present in bedroom and test ok (press button to test)

Window (1 required) operates easily, glass not broken, screens provided

Door works freely, latches and locks (no keys required to exit)

Bedroom #3 (not permitted in cellars or attics)

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Smoke detector is present in bedroom and test ok (press button to test)

Window (1 required) operates easily, glass not broken, screens provided

Door works freely, latches and locks (no keys required to exit)

Bedroom #4 (not permitted in cellars or attics)

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Smoke detector is present in bedroom and test ok (press button to test)

Window (1 required) operates easily, glass not broken, screens provided

Door works freely, latches and locks (no keys required to exit)

Bedroom #5 (not permitted in cellars or attics)

YES

NO

All interior walls and ceilings are in good condition (no signs of leaks)

Electric outlets on each wall, outlets have covers and are in good condition

All wall electrical switches work easily and light fixtures work properly

Smoke detector is present in bedroom and test ok (press button to test)

Window (1 required) operates easily, glass not broken, screens provided

Door works freely, latches and locks (no keys required to exit)