Entrance, this hallway is a common area. Upper unit is secured by door at the top of the staircase, lower unit by the door at the end of the hallway.Dining / Living room: Plenty of natural light, open floor plan, picture window views north to front yard.Dining / Living room: vertical blinds, coat closet, door to entrance hallway, cable-tv connections, kitchen doorway.Dining / Living room: view towards kitchen and bedroomsKitchen: ample storage, fridge, large window views eastKitchen: gas range, dishwasher, disposal, large window views eastBath: storage in cabinet, behind mirror and under sinkBath: lots of natural light from east facing window which is frosted for privacyBedroom 1: two windows, closet, view towards back yardBedroom 1: view towards hall and bathBedroom 2: hardwood floors, closet, view towards hallwayBasement: washer/dryer set for each apartment, independent heating/cooling and hot water for each appartmentBasement: common area includes work bench, locking storage closets and a half bath
FAQ
Pets:
No pets: no cats; no dogs; goldfish bowl, ok; anything else: probably not.
Lease Term:
New leases are for one year. Month to month thereafter with 60 day termination notice.
Internet/Phone: connections for Comcast and AT&T are in each appartments, should tenant wish to order service from these providers.
Each unit has separately metered gas and electric service; Separate heating/cooling and thermostate; Separate Hot Water Heaters; Tenant shall transfer service into their name upon taking posession. Water: the building has only one water meter. City of Royal Oak bills for water once a quarter. Each bill is divided equally between current building occupants (pro-rated for new tenants). Heating is gas forced air with integrated central air conditioning.
Size:
850 SqFt
Laundry:
In the basement are separate washers and dryers for each appartment.
Shared areas:
There are two appartments in the building: 1st floor & 2nd floor. 2nd floor secured access is the door at the top of the stairs. 1st floor has two secured doors: from kitchen and living room, that open into the shared hallway leading to the basement, front, and side exterior doors. Basement, garage, and yard are shared spaces.
Maintenance:
Lawn and landscaping are professionally maintained at landlords expense. Tenants are responsible for keeping walkways clear of snow. When a major storm results in significant snow accumulation, the driveway will be cleared professionally at landlords expense.
Management:
This home is owner managed and maintained (as is this web site). Tenants have my cell phone number and email address. Typically, tenants only find reason to contact me a few times per year. Most tenants stay two or three years. Several have stayed four or five years.
Application:
Each adult that is to live in, or will be paying rent, will need to submit an application for lease and authorize a credit and background check. The application fee is $20 per applicant. We will need to contact prior landlords as reference checks and verify income. All adults who will pay rent or live in the apartment will need to sign the lease.
