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1 REVIEWS AND ADVICE FROM CURRENT STUDENTS GW LAW HOUSING GUIDE Housing data neighborhoods explained apartment ratings top properties brownstone info renter resources Intelligent Apartment Search

2 Where GW Law Students Live Who GW Law Students Live With 39% Foggy Bottom/West End 18% Rosslyn 14% Mount Vernon Square/Downtown 12% Dupont/Logan Circle 17% Elsewhere in DC area 42% Alone 41% Roommate (excluding spouse/partner) 17% Spouse/partner *12% of students live with pets **4% of students have children What Types of Properties GW Law Students Live In What Size Residences GW Law Students Live In 68% Mid- or High-rise Apartment Buildings 16% Standalone Apartment Units, Lowrises, and Houses 16% Mid- or High-rise Buildings 34% Studios or Efficiencies 24% One Bedrooms 29% Two Bedrooms 13% Three or more Bedrooms Distribution of Overall s Average Rent by Apartment Size STUDIO $1,850 1BR $2,050 2BR $2, % 21% 28% 26% 3BR $3,400 Rent versus Own Most Frequent Transit Method RENT 99% OWN 1% Driving/Cab UNDER 5% Public Transit 45%+ Walking 45%+ Bike/Other UNDER 5% 2

3 Contents 2 Housing facts Our data on GW Law housing If you enjoy the guide, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! 3 Table of Contents What s in the GW Law housing guide facebook.com/veryaptco Very.com and DC Overview Using the Very website alongside this guide with Scott Bierbryer, Co-Founder of Very Neighborhood Guides Foggy Bottom/West End, Rosslyn, Mount Vernon Square/Downtown, Dupont/Logan Circle Apartment s Compiled from 100+ student reviews Most popular apartments Highest rated apartments Best for families Best for roommates Best for pet owners Best amenities Best value Renter resources, brownstones Landlord grades, renting process explained, brownstones Questions or comments on the housing guide? Contact Scott Bierbryer, Co-Founder of Very at: scott@veryapt.com (561) Disclaimer The reviews and ratings presented throughout this guide and the Very website do not reflect the opinions, position or endorsement of Very or George Washington University. The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents. Very and George Washington University assume no responsibility for readers or users interpretation of the data. The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by Very or George Washington University as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. Students are encouraged to check all available sources of information about properties prior to leasing. The data in this guide is compiled from GW Law students, though this guide is not an official publication of George Washington University. Finally, we do not alter results or edit reviews based on any outside partnerships. However, Featured content (unlike Top content) is often supplied by partners who helped support this guide, or are from new properties that lack reviews but are likely relevant to students. 3

4 Use our intelligent search algorithm to receive a list of top properties Explore property details and reviews Book viewings directly with property managers and leasing agents Intelligent Apartment Search Why we started Very, and how we can help you find your perfect apartment My housing search began around this time two years ago. After the initial excitement of getting accepted into grad school and I ran out of Game of Thrones episodes to watch on my company computer, I figured I needed to find a place to live. I really didn t know anything about the city, so I approached every person I knew who went to school or worked in the area to learn more. Countless Google searches, Craigslist refreshes, and spreadsheet tables later, I figured out where I wanted to live. That process helped me find an apartment I love - I managed to balance my desire for space, proximity to students, and high-quality amenities. That said, it didn t make sense that the process should be so time consuming. My Co-Founder (and neighbor), Ashrit Kamireddi, who worked at TripAdvisor prior to business school, went through the same process as I did and thought that the review and data model he knew so well would be a great one to apply to apartments where grad students and working professionals live. One year and thousands of reviews later, we re proud to offer this guide along with our companion site Very.com. We want this guide to be a starting point for your search: an idea of where you should be looking given your unique situation. The site allows you to go through all of our data in detail and sort buildings by ratings and features. In addition, we ve partnered with the most popular buildings to offer you accurate and up-to-date information, so you don t have to sit in front of your computer refreshing Craigslist. We re still in beta, so please reach out to us if you experience any issues. Try out our Intelligent Apartment Search that will provide you with personalized apartment recommendations based on your unique needs and budget. Please contact us with questions or feedback on the site or this guide, and good luck with your housing search! Scott Bierbryer scott@veryapt.com Scott Bierbryer is a recent UPenn MBA graduate student. Prior to UPenn, he worked at Glenview Capital Management in NYC. He is a Co-Founder of Very and lives in Center City Philadelphia. About the data in this guide This guide was compiled from survey data of 100+ students We asked students to rate their residences on a 1-10 scale Building ratings are determined by averaging these scores from students Visit Very.com to search quickly for more detailed amenity and rating information At Very.com, you can read reviews on buildings in the guide as well as other great properties in DC 4

5 DC Neighborhoods Explained The most popular neighborhoods for GW Law students Clarendon/ Rosslyn Lyon village Ballston Columbia Heights/ Mt Pleasant Adams morgan Georgetown Dupont/Logan Circle Foggy bottom/ West End Mt Vernon Sq GW Law Washington, DC Arlington, VA Potomac River Pentagon city The Top FOUR GW Law Neighborhoods Foggy Bottom/ 1 2 Rosslyn West End 39% of students Great option for students who want a safe environment close to campus. That said, nightlife options aren t as great as they are in nearby downtown spots. Mount Vernon 3 4 Square/Downtown 14% of students Offers a central location near transit and major downtown destinations, though there can be a limited offering of necessities nearby depending on location. 18% of students A quieter and affordable option for students. Safe and pet friendly but dining and nightlife selection is somewhat limited. Dupont/Logan Circle 12% of students More expensive options in the heart of downtown DC, offering access to great nightlife, restaurants, and stores. Other Neighborhoods <5% of students each Clarendon/Lyon Village Adams Morgan Georgetown Pentagon City 17 Percentage of surveyed GW Law students who live outside of the top 4 neighborhoods. 5

6 Foggy Bottom/West End Close to campus, family friendly, and safe Location and Features Foggy Bottom (south) and West End (north) in Washington, DC begin to the west at the Potomac/Rock Creek, and extend west to roughly 17th St NW. The neighborhoods are bound on the south by Constitution Ave NW and on the north by P St NW, with the Dupont Circle area cutting into the boundaries around N St NW. Foggy Bottom and West End are favorites for students looking for a short walk to campus in a safe, family friendly environment. The neighborhoods offer convenient access to public transit and close proximity to the more lively Dupont/Logan Circles. However, students did say that the housing and restaurants can get expensive and activity tends to taper off at night, making nightlife somewhat limited. Getting to GW Law What s great Close to campus Safe and family friendly Great transit access Clean and well-maintained What could be better Expensive Limited nightlife Undergrads can get annoying Under 25 Under 15 Under 20 Under 15 Few shopping options Signature Spots Parks Washington Circle Park, West Potomac Park Fitness Equinox, Yoga District Pets Planet Pet (via Logan Circle) Beauty Ibiza Day Spa, Nusta Spa Grocery Whole Foods, FoBoGro Dining Founding Farmers, Blue Duck Tavern, Rasika West End 6

7 Rosslyn Affordable option in Arlington with short commute to campus Location and Features Rosslyn is located in Virginia just west of the Potomac River and the District of Columbia. It extends west to Clarendon at approximately North Courthouse Road, and is bound on the north by Custis Memorial Parkway and the south around North Marshall Drive. Students enjoy the calmer and safer feel to Rosslyn relative to some of the downtown neighborhoods of both DC and Virginia. The Rosslyn Metro is a key positive of the neighborhood, offering quick access to campus. That said, restaurant and nightlife options are okay but not great, with some students saying the prevalence of chain restaurants make dining either in Clarendon or downtown DC more attractive options. Getting to GW Law What s great Great transit access Very safe feeling Pet/family friendly Affordable housing options What could be better Restaurant options could be better Okay but not great nightlife Underdeveloped in parts Limited green areas Signature Spots Parks Freedom Park, Hillside Park, Rosslyn Highlands Parks Fitness Gold s Gym, Verve Health & Fitness, Synergy Health and Fitness Pets Pawfect Pups, Give a Dog a Bone Beauty Jon David Salon, Hair Gallery 7 Grocery Safeway, Rosslyn Gourmet, 7-Eleven Dining Ray s The Steaks, Pho 75, Fire Works Pizza

8 Mount Vernon Square Clean and central location near transit Location and Features Mount Vernon Square is bound on the south by Massachusetts Ave NW and on the north by M St NW. The neighborhood extends from roughly 14th St NW east to New Jersey Ave NW. Mount Vernon stands out to students for its central location and decent proximity to campus. Students highlighted the neighborhood as clean, well-maintained, and close to the metro. That said, certain parts of the neighborhood can be far from necessities such as a grocery or convenience stores, and depending on location the commute to campus can get quite long. Getting to GW Law What s great Close to transit Clean and well-maintained Central location What could be better Limited necessities in the area Commute can be hard in parts Okay but not great shopping options Signature Spots Parks Mt Vernon Square, Franklin Square Fitness VIDA Fitness, Balance Gym Pets Unleashed (via NoMa or Shaw) Beauty Celadon, Bliss Grocery Safeway, Whole Foods (via Logan Circle) Dining Acadiana, City Tap House, Del Campo 8

9 Dupont and Logan Circles Great downtown feel but pricier housing options Location and Features What s great Dupont Circle refers to the area in Washington, DC just east of Georgetown, bound by 15th street on the east and 23 street on the west. The north/south boundaries run from roughly M St. to V St. Logan circle is just east of Dupont Circle and extends to 10th Street NW. Dupont Circle and Logan Circle both stand out for being in the center of DC life, with great bars, grocery stores, restaurants, and transit access. That said, these features come at a price, with rental options in the area getting pretty expensive. In addition, students called out the area as very safe feeling but also potentially crowded and noisy on the weekends. Close to public transit Easy access to stores Lots of great restaurants Excellent nightlife What could be better Rent can get expensive Getting to GW Law Heavier city feel than some would like Few mom and pop stores Can get very busy on weekends Signature Spots Parks Pets Grocery Farragut Square, Stead Park The Cheeky Puppy, West End Dog Park Glen s Garden Market, Metro Supermarket Fitness Beauty Dining Soul Cycle, Sports Club LA, Pure Barre Dupont Bluemercury, Spa Logic, Diego s Hair Salon Raku, Hank s Oyster Bar, Bub and Pop s 9

10 Apartment s 1210 Mass 2424 Pennsylvania Avenue 555 Mass Bon Wit Plaza CH Houston Cityline at Tenley Columbia Plaza Empire Apartments Fairfax Village Apartments Flats 130 At Constitution Square Hamilton House London Normandy House Lorcom House Massachusetts House Apartments Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle Metropolitan s Monroe House New Quin Apartments Richmond Square Apartments Sedona l Slate Summerwalk West Sutton Plaza Apartments The Apartments at CityCenter The Cavendish The Envoy Apartments The Harlowe Apartments The Park at Courthouse The President miniums The Radius The Reserve at Tysons Corner The Savoy The Statesman The Woodward Building Wentworth House Westpark Apartments Windsor House Winston House Yale West KEY Top 25% for a category Top 50% Bottom 50% (or N/A) Bottom 25% Property Type Price Range Overall $ $$$ $ $$ $$$ $ $$$ $$ $$$ Top 5 for Families $$$ $$ $ Top 5 for Roommates $1,550+ average per renter $1,350-1,549 $1,150-1,349 $1,149 and under *Pricing may vary by unit type and availability Top 5 for Pets Amenities Value About our Categories Property Type Apartment () Key Building Factor s Overall Properties with one building manager. Often have consistent pricing/features Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and features can vary significantly by unit Overall feedback on building quality 10 Living Situation s Roommates Families Pets Building Quality s Amenities Value How people with roommates rated the building How people with partners and/or children rated the building How pet owners rated the building In-room and building features beyond the basics Building quality given cost of rent

11 Most Popular Columbia Plaza Foggy Bottom, 2400 Virginia Ave NW 30+ students Buildings with the most GW Law students Read more reviews at veryapt.com What the most popular GW Law student properties typically offer: Close to other students Convenient common spaces Easy access to campus Good value-to-amenity ratio Average rents fort the most popular properties: 2nd Review by GW Law JD 17 I love my apartment. It s a great size, and we have plenty of room for entertaining. It s close proximity to campus makes it so convenient (7-10 min walk). Management has always been prompt in answering any requests. Everything is well kept, and good quality. There is a market in the apartment complex that is a life saver when you don t want to walk to Trader Joe s. The Aston Downtown, 1129 New Hampshire Ave NW 20+ students STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR $1,600 $1,900 $2,700 $3,900 Review by Anonymous It was okay living in the Aston. The building was most of the time kept clean. Most popular neighborhoods: Foggy Bottom Mount Vernon Square Top Five 2nd The Statesman Foggy Bottom, 2020 F St NW 20+ students Columbia Plaza 30+ students 2nd The Aston 20+ students 2nd The Statesman 20+ Students 4th The Savoy 15+ students 5th The President miniums 10+ students Review by GW Law JD 17 Because it s commercially managed, you rarely have troubles with the landlord. Work orders are submitted electronically and get resolved within 2 days sometimes hours. The rent fee does not exceed those of other alternatives. I cannot give a 10/10 for its burdensome rent, which is yet well vindicated by its location in DC and proximity to GW Law. 11

12 Highest Rated Yale West Mount Vernon Square, 443 New York Ave NW Overall Buildings with the best overall ratings Read more reviews at veryapt.com What GW Law students typically value in top properties: Great amenities Close to transit or campus Nearby nightlife Good value offering Average rents for the highest rated properties: 2nd Review by GW Law JD 16 Yale West is a fairly new building that is great for grad students and young professionals. The location is amazing and the staff are friendly and responsive. There is a Safeway across the street, and lots of places nearby to eat including a Chipotle. Hamilton House Dupont Circle, 1255 New Hampshire Ave NW 8.7 Overall STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR $1,600 $1,900 $2,700 $3,900 Neighborhoods with the highest rated properties: West End Foggy Bottom Top Five 3rd Review by GW Law JD 15 Close to both campus and to one of DC s nightlife hubs (DuPont Circle). The building underwent a fairly renovation over the course of my 2 years as a resident, which likely will make my rent amount inaccurate for future renters. It s a nice building and the management and staff is incredibly friendly. Monroe House Foggy Bottom, St NW 8.5 Overall Yale West Overall 2nd Hamilton House 8.7 Overall 3rd Monroe House 8.5 Overall 4th The Savoy 8.2 Overall Review by Nicole, GW Law JD 15 The Monroe House is a wonderful value for students looking to live near GW Law School. The building is convenient to campus, the Metro, and Whole Foods, and is affordable compared to similar buildings in the Foggy Bottom area. 5th 1210 Mass 8.0 Overall 12

13 Best for families Sedona l Slate Rosslyn, 1510 Clarendon Blvd Family Highest rated properties by couples and families Read more reviews at veryapt.com What GW Law students with partners and children typically look for: Safe and secure properties Close to parks Nearby parking Quiet properties Average rents for the highest rated family properties: Review by GW Law JD 15 The apartment is perfect. We love that the building is only a couple years old and that it is in the perfect location, only a 4 minute walk to the orange/blue/silver metro. The rent is very reasonable for the high quality apartment, amenities, and location. Everyone is very nice and helpful. Wentworth House North Bethesda, 5411 McGrath Blvd $$$ Family STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR $1,600 $1,900 $2,700 $3,900 Review by GW Law Student I love where I live, the only bad thing is that it s not walking distance to anywhere. Most popular neighborhoods for GW Law students with families: Rosslyn Mount Vernon Square Top Five 555 Mass Mount Vernon Square, 555 Massachusetts Ave NW Family Sedona l Slate Family 2nd The Reserve at Tysons Corner Family 2nd 555 Mass Family 2nd Yale West Family Review by GW Law JD 15 I ve lived here since 2009 (6 years total) and love the building s location. 2nd Fairfax Village Apartments Family 13

14 Best for pet owners New Quin Apartments Petworth, 811 Quincy St NW Pet Highest rated properties by pet owners Read more reviews at veryapt.com What GW Law students with pets typically look for: Larger units and open floorplans Nearby parks and green space Flexible pet policies Great building management Average rents for highest rated properties by pet owners: Review by Jannat, GW Law JD 15 The neighborhood is amazing, and the apartment building is very close to the Metro station, so transportation is convenient. It s on the green line, so you re close to Columbia Heights and U Street as well. The building itself is a good value. Yale West Mount Vernon Square, 443 New York Ave NW Pet STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR $1,600 $1,900 $2,700 $3,900 Most popular neighborhoods for GW Law student pet owners: Clarendon Mount Vernon Square Top Five Review by GW Law JD 15 Yale West is a newer apartment building with great views of the city. Its location in north Chinatown makes getting around the city by foot very easy. It s around a 30 minute walk to campus or a 20 minute bus ride. It s two blocks from the yellow/green line and 3-4 from the blue/ orange/red lines. The staff are very friendly and know most residents by name. 555 Mass Mt Vernon Square, 555 Massachusetts Ave NW Pet New Quin Apartments Pet Yale West Pet 555 Mass Pet 4th The Apartments at CityCenter 8.0 Pet Review by GW Law JD 15 It is easy to walk to the Metro, Circulator, Bikeshare, and Safeway grocery store and there are a lot of young professionals that live in the building which makes it a great place for law students. 5th CH Houston 7.0 Pet 14

15 Best for roommates The Radius Logan Circle, 1300 N St NW $$$ Roommates Highest rated properties by GW Law students with roommates Read more reviews at veryapt.com What GW Law students with roommates typically look for: Review by GW Law JD 15 Great condo building with high ceilings and modern appliances. Spacious floorplans Multi-bedroom options Affordable price range Near public transit Average rents for highest rated properties by roommates: The Woodward Building Downtown, th St NW Roommates STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR $1,600 $1,900 $2,600 $3,700 Most popular neighborhoods for GW Law student roommates: Dupont/Logan Circle Mount Vernon Square Top Five 3rd Review by GW Law JD 15 The Woodward building is a fantastic place to live. The prices might be on the higher end, even for DC, but it s well worth it. The front desk and staff are fantastic and management has always been very responsive. The units look great and all of the appliances are upgraded and fairly new. Lastly, the rooftop terrace has one of the best views in the city. Summerwalk West Ballston, 1029 N Stuart St Roommates The Radius Roommates The Woodward Building Roommates 3rd Summerwalk West Roommates 3rd Yale West Roommates 3rd New Quin Apartments Roommates Review by GW Law JD 17 Private owner, found on Craigslist, great value. Separate BAs are nice. Electricity is expensive. Super close to metro station, Ballston, min to Foggy Bottom during rush hours. If you re inclined to go out on weekdays and weekends, you may get stranded in DC. $10-15 uber to get back. 15

16 Best Amenities Yale West Mount Vernon Square, 443 New York Ave NW Amenities Highest rated properties for amenities Read more reviews at veryapt.com What top amenity properties typically offer: Great common spaces Convenient location Excellent building management Newer construction Average rents for highest rated amenity properties: 2nd Review by GW Law JD 15 The rooftop pool is great during the summer, but they recently added some new rules like only allowing two guests. The gym is open 24 hours but missing things like a squat rack and barbells. It s not a budget residence, and the high price is unfortunate. Hamilton House Dupont Circle, 1255 New Hampshire Ave NW 8.0 Amenities STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR $1,600 $1,900 $2,700 $3,900 Neighborhoods with highest rated properties for amenities: Rosslyn Mount Vernon Square Top Five 3rd Review by GW Law Student The Hamilton House has been an amazing place to live. I live in one of the renovated apartments. It is spacious, and I love the hardwood floors. The staff at the Hamilton House are friendly and helpful. I have had few maintenance issues, and these issues were handled quickly. The location is close to Dupont Circle and U Street. There are quite a few things to do around the area with great dining options Mass Downtown, 1210 Massachusetts Avenue NW 7.5 Amenities Yale West Amenities 2nd Hamilton House 8.0 Amenities 3rd 1210 Mass 7.5 Amenities 3rd 5th Monroe House 2424 Pennsylvania Avenue 7.5 Amenities 7.3 Amenities Review by Matt, GW Law JD 16 The apartment has everything you d need: concierge to receive packages, gym in the basement, patio with grill, and a dry cleaner in the building. You re walking distance to essentially everything in NW. My walk to the law school in the morning is 23 minutes. The management is super responsive and the space is really nice, definitely a great value. 16

17 Best Value Hamilton House Dupont Circle, 1255 New Hampshire Ave NW 9.3 Value Highest rated properties for amenities Read more reviews at veryapt.com What top value properties typically offer: Good price-to-space trade off Decent property maintenance Good location Solid amenities and basic features Average rents for highest rated value properties: 2nd Review by GW Law Student Hamilton House is the perfect distance from school (a block away from the Aston). It s not one of the cheaper options for off-campus housing but you get a lot of bang for your buck: utilities included, pool, 24/7 doorman. Most significantly, you get peace of mind. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the management company is, as well as the entire staff in the building. They are always kind and happy to help. Monroe House Foggy Bottom, St NW 8.5 Value STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR $1,600 $1,900 $2,700 $3,900 Review by GW Law JD 16 My particular apartment was recently renovated, with an awesome landlord, and was FULLY furnished as part of the rent. This is not typical. It was pretty awesome. Neighborhoods with highest rated properties for value Foggy Bottom Rosslyn Top Five 3rd 2424 Pennsylvania Avenue West End, 2424 Pennsylvania Ave NW 8.0 Value Hamilton House 9.3 Value 2nd 3rd Monroe House 2424 Pennsylvania Avenue 8.5 Value 8.0 Value 4th 1210 Mass 7.5 Value Review by GW Law JD 17 Excellent location, plenty of space, management is responsive. My only gripe is that the kitchen is quite small and cabinet space is limited. 4th Bon Wit Plaza 7.5 Value 17

18 Brownstones & standalone homes Smaller properties and how to find them About Brownstones Brownstones are apartments in older buildings, typically a few stories tall. They typically do not have a doorman, elevator, or many amenities, but are often cheaper and more spacious than the apartment and condo units in larger high-rises. Finding A Brownstone Brownstones can be challenging to find because they tend to be individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers. Brownstone listings for July and August move-in dates typically become available in May, June, and July. You can find a brownstone by searching online listings, contacting a landlord directly, or using a local broker who works with multiple landlords. Most popular brownstone landlords If you re set on a brownstone, students in DC and Northern Virgina typically lease from individuals and smaller landlords, so check recent listings to stay up to date on what s available. What s Great Lower rents Spacious floor plans Great for hosting 3+ bedrooms available What COULD BE BETTER No doorman Older buildings Few amenities Often farther from downtown/campus TIPS AND Advice Reliable Landlords Check online reviews and talk to previous tenants to find out about your landlord. Look for one that responds quickly to maintenance requests and has a history of fully refunding deposits. Noise and Neighbors Watch out for noisy neighbors or light sleepers who may not allow you to host parties. Sounds often travel well through older buildings and you can easily be disturbed by barking dogs, music, or construction. 18 Lease Terms Leases with independent landlords are negotiable. Check your lease for restrictions on subletters and visitor policies. You may be able to avoid a rent increase by locking in a longer lease.

19 LANDLORD GRADES and the renting process Grade C+ B B B C+ B+ B+ B B A B B C+ B+ B+ B+ B Landlord 2424 Penn LLC AvalonBay Borger Management Bozzuto Columbia Plaza Community Realty Company Dittmar Company Equity Residential JBG Companies Keener Management Paradigm Properties Polinger Shannon and Luchs Roseland Management Company Simpson Property Group The Gelman Company Washington Real Estate Investment Trust WC Smith LANDLORD GRADES Grades were assigned to landlords that received two or more reviews by using a combination of management ratings and overall ratings for the properties they manage. Letter grades correspond to the following: Understanding the renting process If this is your first time renting, here is a heads up on what the process is like: Application process You will be asked to fill out an application for an apartment. Likely this will include an application fee ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one month s rent). If you re coming from abroad, you may have to provide alternate information - in the absence of a social security number, bank accounts, etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your information to approve you based only on your credit history and income. In the event where there are issues, a landlord may grant the application on the condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease. after you re approved A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two months rent as a security deposit and will ask for up to two months in prepaid rent. At the end of your lease and after you give proper notification that you are moving out (typically days), the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit at the end of the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in full if there are claimed damages to the property or other charges outstanding. A+ A B+ B C+ C D+ D F Over Below 2.0 What to look out for Check for additional charges or obligations that could cost you more than the listed price of a property. This could include move-in/move-out fees, renters insurance requirements, condo fees, common electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about previous electrical/utility bills to get a feel for what additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to research the landlord and management company before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at contact@veryapt.com. 19

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