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Students should check out the plumbing in the apartment they are considering renting. Going through the apartment thoroughly before moving in can help prevent problems later on. If students find problems while doing their inspection, they should document it and let the landlord know what they need fixed right away.
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Bill Larzalere, Legal Services for Students chief litigation attorney, suggests that students complete the inspection, before moving in.
"When you first move in, do a movein inspection with your landlord, all roommates and even parents present," Larzalere said. "More eyes will catch more things. You want to be thorough. Take time to do a good inspection and mark everything down."
Legal Services for Students provides a move-in inspection checklist, as well as advice, on its Web site, www.legalservices.ku.edu. Students should use the LSS checklist to document any existing damages and make sure they don't miss anything during the inspection, Larzalere said.
"Make sure you mark everything," Larzalere said. "If you miss something, you could get charged for something you didn't do. There's nothing stopping you from taking pictures or videotaping the inspection. The inspection also gives you a chance to write what you want to have
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