Are you getting ready to move out of the dorms and into your first off-campus apartment? There is plenty of student housing at UAB available for you to choose from next semester. You should tour at least three different apartments before making your decision so that you can make the best decision. If this is your first time, you should look out for these three things during your tour.
1. Maintenance Technician – Ask if you can meet the maintenance technician while you are there, but don’t tell them ahead of time. If the maintenance man is accessible while you are there, it’s a good sign they will be attentive to your needs while you are living in student housing at UAB. Sometimes, apartments will use one maintenance man to service multiple buildings, making them less available.
2. Common Area – Check the common areas like the lobby to see if they are kept in good condition. If they don’t keep the public areas clean, it’s a good sign that they don’t keep their apartments in excellent condition.
3. Door and Windows – The doors and windows should be in good condition if you are to consider living somewhere. Newer doors are more energy-efficient, so they help with utility bills. Also, make sure that everything latches properly.
Check at least these three things while you are touring apartments to make sure you don’t overpay. Alight Birmingham can help you with your student housing needs no matter what they are. Learn more about their housing options by visiting the website at https://alight-birmingham.com.
