Things to be taken care when choosing a house for rent

Things to be taken care when choosing a house for rent
I live in a rented house as my native place is far from native place. During proffessional life I have changed my accommadation twice. When going for a new rented house I had to give a security amount to the house owner and  will get it back when I will leave. First time I got half of my security amount and second time I didn't get a penny. The owner will find many reasons to not to return the money. So when you choose a house for rent, select one which you can stay long. The main factors I recommend are,
1. Transportation
2. Near to office
3. Near to shops
4. Near to city
5. Mobile range
6. Water availability
7. Waste disposal
8. Good owner and neighbors
9. Pollution
10. Near to hospital, hotel, etc
11. Near to railway
12. Room ventilation, architecture, age
13. Bathroom condition
14. Mosquitoes
15. Vasthu