Physical evaluation checklist (for resale units)

Use this checklist to size up the physical state of the condominium.

Common Elements — Interior

• Lobby is clean and in good repair.
• Exterior doors, locks and security system are functional.
• Recreational amenities (if any) are in good working order and clean.
• Elevators are clean and functional.
• Corridors are clean, well lit and odour-free; carpets are in good repair and paint is unmarked.
• Stairwells are well lit; doors and door handles are functional.
• Stairs have handrails and the stair edgings are marked for increased safety
• Common basement or locker facilities are well lit, clean and dry.
• No signs of water leaks or mould.
• Parking structure does not show any evidence of leaks or concrete deterioration.
• All areas meet your needs for ease of accessibility.

Common Elements — Exterior

• Garbage and recyclables are in receptacles or dumpsters.
• Snow and ice are removed from walkways and parking areas if viewing in the wintertime.
• Amenities are clean and in good repair, including recreational facilities (such as playground structures) and landscaping.
• Exterior walls are not cracked, corroded or water-stained.
• Balcony railings are rigid and rust-free and balcony slabs are not breaking up.
• Roadways, sidewalks and parking areas are in good shape with no standing water.
• Block heaters (if any) are functional.
• Lighting in pathway and parking lot is good.
• Walls have no water stains, corrosion, loose siding or white marks on brick.
• Lawn and fences are in good condition.

Unit

• Favourable initial reaction to odours upon entering the unit.
• Exterior door to unit is in good repair, with unmarked paint and functioning latch and locks.
• Drywall is not dented or broken.
• Paint is unmarked.
• Flooring (including tile, hardwood and carpeting) is clean and in good repair, with no stains, holes or burn marks.
• Smoke detectors are on each floor.
• Interior doors are in good repair and open and close easily; latches or knobs are functional.
• Windows open, shut and lock easily; glass is unscratched; no noticeable drafts or mould; seals are in place.
• No visible water-stain marks or damaged drywall around windows, near floors or ceilings.
• All light fixtures are operational.
• Appliances (if included) are functional, clean and in good repair.
• Plumbing does not drip.
• Toilets flush and refill properly.
• Bathtub and shower walls are clean and solid.
• Bathtub has solidly installed grab bars for safe entry and exit.
• Floor of bathtub is non-skid.
• Electrical sockets function.
• Kitchen cupboards are in good repair with functional doors and no signs of pests (insects or mouse droppings).
• Basement is dry and odour-free with no evidence of water damage (which would indicate previous flooding).
• Basement sump pump is functional (if applicable).
• Unit heating and air-conditioning systems are working, in good repair and not of an age to be replaced.
• Exhaust fans in kitchen and bathroom are operational.

Neighbourhood

• The neighbourhood is sustainable.
• The area is safe.
• The area has features and services you or your family requires (for example, public transit, convenient shopping, parks, good schools).