Viewing checklist

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Before contact

Add up the full monthly cost: rent + the administrative fee (czynsz) + utilities - and compare it with your budget.
Ask about the deposit amount and its return terms before booking a viewing.
Confirm the move-in date and whether the photos show the current state of the apartment.

Check the heating type and ask for last winter's bills.
Note the window orientation and the noise source outside - open a window and listen.
Inspect corners, alcoves, and window surrounds for damp and mold.
Run the shower and the taps - water pressure can only be checked on site.
Check cell coverage in every room, including the bathroom and the kitchen.
Test the appliances: washing machine, fridge, and stove - switch them on, do not just look.

Get in writing what exactly the administrative fee covers and what you pay separately.
Understand the contract type: a standard lease or najem okazjonalny (the latter requires a notary visit).
Arrange to record the apartment's condition with photos when you get the keys, and put the deposit return terms into the contract.

Points based directly on your answers.

Check the dishwasher: it is there, it works, it fits under the counter.Your answer: I hate washing dishes - a dishwasher is a must for me.
Book an evening viewing or come back to the building after 10 pm and listen for whether the area really goes quiet.Your answer: I need my sleep before classes - quiet at night is key for me.
Ride the route to the UJ campus in the morning rush hour (7:30-8:30) and time it - your limit is 25 minutes door to door.Your answer: At most 25 minutes to classes, I commute 5 days a week.
Confirm in writing the full monthly cost (rent + the administrative fee + utilities) and the deposit amount - no more than PLN 1600 a month in total.Your answer: I can spend at most PLN 1600 a month all-in.