I agree with reef_raf. Just replace the current recepticals with GFI ones. As long the current wiring isn't a million years old and is not grounded (eg. current recepticals should be three prung outlets.) I just added another dedicated circuit and it didn't cost much. Wire costs peanuts, new GFI was cheap, new breaker was about $15 I think (price varies a lot with panel type.) Its the certification that costs. The biggest pain in the ass is pulling the wires. If you don't feel comfortable installing a breaker or have never even seen it done then its probably not a good thing to experiment with. Theres a good bit of voltage at the bottom of the panel. Enough to kill you if conditions work that way.
If you change the old recepticles don't forget to turn off the power first and read the instructions. If you miss wire it, there is a test button.
There must be someone nearby that has installed them before that can give you hand. It takes a few minutes. How about the landlord?
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