Comments on: 10 Things you Must Know before Renting an Apartment

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:24:59 +0000

Make sure you know what the terms are for early termination of the lease. Emergencies happen, new jobs pop up in different states, and exiting a lease before the preplanned date can be very expensive. Most leases offer a “buyout” clause that ensures the landlord keeps the deposit, plus the equivalent of two or three months rent. Losing your $400 deposit plus paying $1500 to “buy out” of the lease is often crippling to lower/middle income renters. If possible, negotiate an option to sublet or transfer the lease to a new tenant.

By: angelina

angelina — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:22:28 +0000

Is the landlord allowed to have you pay
both last months next months rent and a deposit?

By: John Lampard

John Lampard — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:59:27 +0000

When inspecting a place always take a friend with you. A second set of eyes can often see a lot of smaller issues or problems you might miss, especially if you are chatting with the owner/property manager, and not able to give the place your 100 per cent attention.

By: real estate properties

real estate properties — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:43:57 +0000

and also take note make sure all the douments if you are settled..

By: Design for Mankind

Design for Mankind — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:30:17 +0000

This is so helpful!!!