Authorities Crack Down On Unsanitary Apartments In Boston

If you are looking for Boston Apartments for Rent

, then you should definitely inspect the apartment that you are thinking of moving in thoroughly before you make your decision. According to a new report published in the Boston Herald at the beginning of September, there have been dozens of apartments which have been found to have serious problems.

Some of the most serious issues that were reported by residents and confirmed by inspectors included trash being left in unauthorized locations, mold in the bathrooms, missing smoke detectors, broken windows, defective locks, as well as apartments that had holes in walls. Housing inspection authorities have given out tens of thousands of dollars in fines to landlords who were renting out apartments that did not meet the basic requirements. Authorities are now creating an outreach campaign to better educate tenants about their rights and how they can report problems or violations if the building management is uncooperative at fixing the issues.

If you are going to move to Boston, just like in any other city, it is imperative that you first do a visit of the apartment you want to rent before you move in or agree to sign a lease. Look for things such as mold in the bathroom, plumbing fixtures that do not operate properly, electrical code violations such as power outlets that are ripped out leaving exposed wires, etc. Also, take a look at the building itself. Is it well maintained and generally clean? While it will be rare to find regular apartments for rent Boston that are spotless, if you see things such as garbage strewn around in the hallways, paint peeling off the walls, broken glass, etc. this could be a sign that building owners aren't doing their job in keeping the building in shape.

If you want to live in an apartment building that will be pretty much guaranteed not to have such issues, check out some of the Luxury apartments Boston that are available in many Boston neighborhoods. While these apartments do cost more in terms of rent, they provide many services that tenants will enjoy having, such as housekeeping, a 24 hour a day maintenance crew, a doorman, etc. Also, it is worth considering that luxury apartment buildings in Boston are usually very well maintained and managed by people that truly care about the quality of life of their residents and not just about collecting the rent each month.

Read more: Your Housing Options in Boston

by: Bruce Garland

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