Apartment tour checklist: what to check before you sign

Give a practical tour checklist: water pressure and hot water, outlets and cell signal, windows/locks, signs of pests or mold, heat/AC, natural light and noise, laundry, what's included (utilities), and lease questions to ask (term, deposit return, repairs, pet policy). Remind readers to tour in person and never pay before seeing the unit.

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