What "Fully Furnished" Includes: A Nilai Rental Checklist

“Fully furnished” can be used differently across rental listings in Nilai and Sepang. One landlord's fully furnished unit may have a washing machine, a water heater and a working oven, while another may have a bed frame with no mattress.

That variation can leave students arriving at a new room near INTI, Nilai University or USIM with additional furnishing costs they had not budgeted for. This is the checklist we wish every tenant brought to a viewing.

Higher-cost items to check

If any of these are missing, the unit may be less complete than it first appears and you may need to supply them yourself. Check each one specifically rather than relying only on the phrase furnished:

• Air conditioning — in every bedroom, or only the living room? When was it last serviced?
• Water heater — is there one in each bathroom, and does it work?
• Refrigerator — check the size, and that it actually cools
• Washing machine — in the unit, or a shared one downstairs?
• Mattress — a bed frame without a mattress is a common and expensive surprise
• Wardrobe — built-in, freestanding, or none at all
• Study desk and chair — check rather than assume they are included

Easy-to-overlook items

These items can be easy to overlook and may not appear in a listing. Ask about them directly:

• Curtains or blinds on every window
• Ceiling fans, and whether the lights work in every room
• Kitchen hob and extractor — and whether gas is connected
• Cooking utensils, cutlery, plates — confirm whether they are included
• Shoe rack, drying rack, dustbin
• Router and internet — is it active, and who pays for it?
• Access cards and parking bay — how many, and is parking included?

The internet question can affect move-in planning. An active connection may be more convenient than arranging installation after move-in, so confirm the service, cost and activation status before relying on it.

Condition matters as much as presence

An item being present is not the same as an item working. At a viewing, actually test things. Turn the air conditioning on and wait for it to get cold. Run the water heater. Open the fridge. Flush the toilets. Check water pressure in the shower.

Ask for permission to test the listed items during a viewing. Note anything that cannot be tested, and request written confirmation of its condition before paying a deposit.

Get the list in writing

Whatever is included should be recorded in an inventory list attached to the applicable written agreement, not just described verbally at the viewing. This creates a clearer record for both sides of what is provided and what should remain at the end of the arrangement.

If a unit is advertised as furnished and no inventory list exists, ask for one before signing. A written inventory can reduce uncertainty in later condition or deposit discussions.

Photograph everything on day one

On move-in day, photograph every room, every appliance, and every existing mark or scuff, then send the photos to your landlord or agent the same day so both parties hold a timestamped record. A dated condition record can make later deposit discussions and any deductions easier to evidence, rather than leaving either side to rely only on memory.