So you have shortlisted a 4 bedroom house for rent Berkeley and it’s time to visit it for physical checks. Watch out for these safety features.
The safety of a property is one of the most significant factors that determine whether or not to rent it. So might have noticed that when it comes to touring small apartments, it is easy to point out things, from minor to major. However, when it's a big property, say a house or apartment with 3 or more bedrooms, scanning becomes complex and challenging.
Following are the important safety features that you must look for when you go for a rental house or apartment tour.
Safety Features To Check When Touring A Rental Property
- Lighting
Would it be worth it if there’s no light? No.
So check that the property is properly lit. All entrances, exits, inside spaces, parking garages, parking lots, and streets, every area should be provided with functional lighting. If it's an apartment building, don’t forget to check areas like corridors, staircases, storerooms, laundry rooms, etc. If any of the areas are left in dark, bring it to the notice of the landlord.
- Security Camera
Security cameras should inevitably be checked. Each common area like lifts, hallways, staircases, parking lots, etc. should be equipped with functional cameras. If living in an apartment, check for all entries and exits through which you cross most of the time. For improved safety, you can also get a video doorbell or a security camera installed on your door.
- Security At The Gate
Check for yourself and also ask during your visit about the security guards, services, locks, and all the existing gated areas. Look if the parking lots have proper locks, a 24-hour security service, emergency service, and contacts, if applicable on your property.
- Common Area Access
Make sure common areas like gyms, swimming pools, and recreation areas require access with a secured key. In buildings with elevators, there should be proper scanning of key fobs before you could click anything on the elevator. Besides, understand all the rules and regulations applied to these areas and your duties as a tenant.
- Provisions For Fire
A fire extinguisher is another vital requirement for houses or large size 3 bedroom apartments Berkeley. So, even if your landlord doesn’t provide it to you, you have to get it by yourself.
Besides, ask your landlord about the fire escape provision and plan in your building. Also, look for the functionality of the installed fire sprinkler system if any.
- Smoke Detectors
Today a number of buildings have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, hence it is a must to check if your building offers the same to tenants.
- Safety In Neighborhood
Besides the safety inside the building and the community, one must also know if it's safe out there in the neighborhood. Take a walk in your locality to know if it's secured and safe for you to move. Is it quiet or bustling, and are there any happening places or even markets nearby? Not just that there are a lot of things to know about the locality before moving. So make a list of all those things and then do a tour.
Endnotes
Raj Properties lists some of the best rental properties in Berkeley, California. We also offer house tours to our clients so that they can be sure before finalizing a property. Request yours now.
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