Things To Consider Before Moving in Rented House
Renting a home is a common need that almost everyone has to face sooner or later in their life. However, one needs to take into consideration a few things before zeroing in on a particular place. The article discusses the pointers that should be attended to.
Many of the people who have lived in a rented home at some point in their lives will tell you that life can be hell if you don’t properly research about the house and the owners before you move in. There are many reasons for that. For example, it is possible that the landlords are not good with having people around, and they expect you to live according to their rules. It can also be that a house is hastily covered up for flaws for showing to prospective renters and the truth starts revealing itself in a few days.
If you are in a new city, finding a new house on rent isn’t easy since you may not have friends or family to consult or fall back upon. Therefore, it is important that you consider the following pointers before moving in a rented place.
Ascertain the location, budget, and space requirements: The first consideration that you need to ascertain is the location and budget. The air and water quality of that location should be good for health, otherwise you need to air and water filter for home. Renting close to your place of work or study saves a lot of time and transportation money, therefore, check out the residential neighborhoods closest to your office or college. If you are staying with little children or parents, make sure that there is a medical facility close. After selecting the location, search for the space you want with the money you can afford.
Take care of legal matters: Find out the procedure to file in rent agreements or any such legal document that is required in that state. Many states have mandated a police verification to take in renters.
Collect information about extra payments: You might start getting bills for parking or maintenance after the first month. Clearly ask your landlord or broker about all the bills you will have to pay. Include the amount in the rent agreement.
Meet the landlords: If you are going to live in the same building as your landlord, you must meet them before lapping up the deal. Often, there are certain rules that renters are expected to follow. Specially in India, you will come across several landlords who prefer married couples or vegetarians or no children -- the list is endless. Being from the opposite spectrum from your landlord can be recipe for trouble.
Take a second opinion: Even if you are new in the city, you can ask your office colleagues or classmates about a neighborhood or you can try looking it up on the Internet, you don’t want to be in a place that has been in the news too often for the wrong reasons.
If you search smartly, you will most likely find a home where you can live like you would in your own home. With some landlords, you will never want to move again.
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