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What should renters check about windows before moving into an apartment?

When you're touring a rental apartment or doing a final walkthrough before signing a lease, it's easy to focus on the big-picture items: square footage, appliances, closet space. Windows tend to get a quick glance at best, even though they affect your comfort, your utility bills and how easy the apartment is to maintain for… The post.

What should renters check about windows before moving into an apartment?

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When you're touring a rental apartment or doing a final walkthrough before signing a lease, it's easy to focus on the big-picture items: square footage, appliances, closet space.

Windows tend to get a quick glance at best, even though they affect your comfort, your utility bills and how easy the apartment is to maintain for… The post.

What should renters check about windows before moving into an apartment?

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When you're touring a rental apartment or doing a final walkthrough before signing a lease, it's easy to focus on the big-picture items: square footage, appliances, closet space. Windows tend to get a quick glance at best, even though they affect your comfort, your utility bills and how easy the apartment is to maintain for… The post. What should renters check about windows before moving into an apartment?

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