Apartment Hunting in Portland -
Leasing questions
How long is the lease? (Typically one year, although shorter periods
including month to month are available.)
Can I sublet the apartment if my circumstances change before the lease
period is over?
How much do you require for a deposit?
Can I have roommates?
Are any utilities included in the cost of rent? What about parking?
Is there special building rules regarding quiet times, pets etc.?
What is the procedure for obtaining repairs to the apartment? Is emergency
maintenance available 24 hours a day?
What maintenance (if any) am I responsible for?
What changes can I make to the apartment (paint, wallpaper, carpeting,
pictures or shelves that attach to the wall)?
When is the apartment available?
When can I move in?