20 APARTMENT GUIDE 1 --- Photo illustration by Jerry Wang/KANSAN Before signing a lease, students should go through the property with the landlord. Kansas law requires that the landlord and tenant make a list of conditions and damages before they move in. One thing to check is whether or not the locks work. LOUSIANA PLACE APARTMENTS - Starting at $465 - 1&2 br.Apts. AVALON APARTMENTS - Walking distance to Football stadium · Covered Parking - Starting at $520 1 & 2 br. Apts. - Gas, water, & trash paid CHECK IT TWICE 2340 Murphy Dr. (P) 785.841.1155 • (F) 785.841.3430 parkwayproperties@sunflower.com www.parkwaypropertiesks.com Things to look for before moving in to a new place Follow Kansas law to protect yourself while inspecting a new apartment BY ALEX ESPOSITO aesposito@kansan.com The next step to stress-free renting after the search has begun is a thorough move-in inspection. Landlords are legally required to provide a walk-through inspection with The landlord and tenant must make a list of the damages and conditions of the premises before the tenant moves in, according to the Kansas Tenants Handbook. a tenant within five days after they move into a residence. SEE CHECK ON PAGE 21 FEBRUARY 26,2009 THE UNIVERSITY MARY KANSAN