What should teenagers look out for when searching for an appartment?

My friend and I are moving in together in June, we're looking around now and wanted some advice on what all to look out for, questions to ask, things like that, thank youWhat should teenagers look out for when searching for an appartment?
As far as choosing an apartment you will want to make sure it is located in a well lit area with plenty of street lights and lights in the parking lot and entry ways. Before you decide to rent make sure you check out the neighborhood at night to see what kind of people are around and if it looks like there might be any kind of trouble (go with your gut feeling) Tell the landlord that you want a new lock and key for the door. You may have to pay for it yourself but they are not expensive and then you will know that there are not extra keys to your apartment roaming around.





Once you decide to rent get everything in writing, how much your rent will be, when it is due, how much the security deposit is, always get recepts for any money you pay to a landlord, if he/she makes any promises like new paint, carpet or appliances get it in writing because once you move in it won't be so important to them and you have no leagal standing to make them do it but if it is in writing then it becomes a condition of the rental agreement. If you pay a security deposit walk through with your landlord and point out anything in the apartment that is already damaged (stained carpet, broken window, broken drawer etc...) and take pictures of it all so that you can not be accused of causing it when you move out.





Never assume that the landlord is a nice person and you won't have any problems, you may not but you very well could so keep yourself covered just in case and if you get a bad vibe from the landlord or the neighborhood trust it and look elsewhere. If I think of anything else I will submit another answer.What should teenagers look out for when searching for an appartment?
You may run into problems if you are not 18 years or older, that's the age required in most states to enter into a legal contract.





Setting that aside though. Your safety should be your primary concern. What I have done is, visit the apartment after dark and see how you feel, do you feel safe to get out of your car and go walk to the pool area or whatever. If not, you won't feel safe living there. Second thing is to ask what there policy is on sex-offenders, do they allow registered sex offenders to live there? And then do a computer check for that area, see if any live close by.





It's also in your best interest to really fill out the little sheet about any defects or damage you spot when you first move in. Even missing door stops as they will deduct any damage from your deposit when you move out.





And you should call your electric company and see what the average bill has ran for past tenants! Something I neglected to do and so wish I had!!!
Roommates really never work so that's your first mistake,


Drive thru the apartments late at night and see how it is,


How are the tenants, and age group