Once apartment is empty and clean, accompany your landlord for a final walk-thru inspection. This is time to pull out your copy of your move-in inspection sheet which both you and your landlord signed. Walk from room to room with your landlord and compare current condition of apartment with notations that you made on your move-in form. Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss with your landlord any cost of repairs which will be held out of your deposit. And lastly, it is always wise to take some pictures of rental unit just to document condition.

DAN THE ROOMMATE MAN

Study Habits

When, Where, and How often.

Kitchen Arrangements

Will you share food costs? What are your nutritional needs? Who will do dishes? How often? Does three-month-old spaghetti in refrigerator make you crazy?

Housekeeping

Habits How neat and tidy are you really?

Sleeping Needs

What hours? How much? Windows open?

Privacy

How much do you want or need? Private bath? Private bedroom? Private study space?

Social Habits

Are you dating? Do you like to party? When is entertaining friends OK and not OK?

Spare Time

How do you like to spend it? Watch TV? Listen to jazz? Raise white mice for experiments? Read?

How Do You Express Your Emotions?

Are you moody? What are you like when you are down and out? What are you like when things are good? Are you shy or extroverted? Are you a good listener? When you are angry do you fight, sulk, or talk it out? What are your pet peeves?

Where Do You Want To Live?

Are you looking for a house or an apartment? Do you have your heart set on living in a particular area? Is an access-controlled building a top priority?

What Is Your Budget?

How much can you afford to pay for rent and utilities? What kind of "luxuries" (if any) do you require? Cable TV? Telephone? Air Conditioner?

DAN THE ROOMMATE MAN