Prospective residents
Before You Lease at The Bowie
Use these questions to check the details that matter to you before signing a lease. Review resident reports and the fire and displacement resources for additional context.
Utilities and accessibility
- Ask about past disruptions and response times for building issues.
- Confirm hours and procedures for accessing amenities.
- Ask how service interruptions are communicated to residents.
Service reliability
- Review the 2025 water shutoff history, ongoing elevator concerns, and reported AC and HVAC issues.
- Ask about response times and communication during outages.
- Ask what alternative arrangements are available when services are interrupted.
Your unit and floor plan
- Inspect the finishes, appliances, and features of the specific unit.
- Compare its layout and advertised features with the lease.
- Ask how the model unit differs from the unit you will rent.
Management and maintenance
- Ask about typical response times, including after-hours requests.
- Understand how service requests are submitted and tracked.
- Ask how urgent issues are prioritized.
Lease terms and fees
- Confirm all monthly charges, including amenities, trash, and parking.
- Get lease terms, fees, and any promises in writing before signing.