renting+an+apartment

Renting an apartment -When renting an apartment, there are certain factors one should be cognizant of. These factors are: 1) Rent cost 2) terms on lease 3) security deposit (will it be returned?) 4) terms of contract 5) cost of utilities in combination with rent 6) cost of repairs 7) pest infestation 8) neighborhood 9) convienent transportation 10) space, number of rooms 11) night time ambience

If you are the one renting the apartment to an individual, you should be wary of: 1) credit report 2) job stability 3) schedule 4) number of occupants in the apartment 5) any pets 6) any smoking or drug habits 7) any hobbies (noise control)

When choosing a room mate, one should take these factors into consideration: 1)rent security 2) whose name should be put on the lease and made liable 3) boyfriend or girlfriend? 4) reliable disposition? 5) pets? 6) schedule 7) equal amount of space?--if not, how will the rent be adjusted accordingly 8) how will extra costs such as utilities, groceries and cable be split 9) how do you relate and mind being in this person's constant presence