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APARTMENT GUIDE 2
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007
YOUR SEARCH IS OVER
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Washer/Dryer
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Soap scum on a dirty bathtub is something that should be cleaned by property management before you move in to a home or apartment.
are and if the house or apartment is on the bus route.
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Maurie Black from The HomeTeam Inspection services said the primary job
of a home inspector is to check the major structural and mechanical systems of the house such as the roof, the heating and cooling systems, the plumbing system and all electrical appliances. The kitchen appliances are checked to ensure that they are in excellent working order and that their power
sources are operational, but the checking is only visual. Home inspectors do not check the efficiency of appliances. If needed, an electrician or a mechanic can conduct all the detailed checking. The average cost is $329 for a basic house inspection and$ 299 for a condominium or an apartment.
The average cost is $329 for a basic house inspection and$ 299 for a condominium or an apartment.
Kenneth Click from Prospection also added that they make it a point to check the foundations, the grading around the foundations, the sidewalks and the driveways for any irregularities such as holes or cracks. The guttering, the garage door and
the door opener are also scrutinized for defects and they ensure that there are no flaws in the walls, doors and switches. They also check the appliances that come along with the house to confirm that they operate well and are safe to use. Any problems
or defects are written up and reported to the owner or the buyer of the house. Prospection charges $300 for a home inspection.
When you're walking through your prospective home for next year, don't forget to consider all of the potential problems, and if you're going to going to sign
the contract, make sure you have a plan for maintenance problems, whether it's an agreement with the management company, or a savings account to pay for repairs yourself.
Kansan writer Amruta Bhadakam can be contacted at editor@kansan.com.
Edited by Ryan Schneider