Some have very relevant, up-to-date data and others have older less dependable data.

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According to Texas A&M Real Estate Center using relevant data sources, unemployment in Austin is forecasted to be at 6.9%.

Would appreciate any and all relevant feedback from those with experience on this type of environmental testing!

IF you do an addendum to a lease just make sure you call out all the relevant changes.

@Kathleen Rosa I know the post is 3 years old, but the question is still relevant and is likely to remain relevant for years.  

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They must not be defective due to dampness or otherwise.The landlord must ensure that electricity or gas supplies are safe and in good repair, and that every room has adequate ventilation and both natural and artificial lighting.Laundry, food preparation and food storageArticle 8 of the 2008 Regulations (as amended) requires private landlords to provide access to: A washing machineA clothes-dryer if the dwelling does not have a private garden or yardThey must also provide facilities for cooking and for the hygienic storage of food, to include the following: 4-ring hob with oven and grillCooker hood or extractor fanFridge and freezer, or a fridge-freezerMicrowave ovenKitchen cupboards that are suitable and adequate for storing foodSink with mains water supply, hot water and draining areaFor dwellings rented from local authorities and approved housing bodies, the relevant requirements are in Article 7 of the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 1993.