Even though the ad made it sound a dream come, your instincts tell you that your dream pad isn’t as perfect as it seems. But how can you uncover hidden problems before signing the lease? Twelve months is too long to live with leaky plumbing, a ferocious dog next dog and a refrigerator that won’t stop running. The perfect rental is out there and we want to make sure you find it—not its evil impostor.
Here are some questions you need to ask when renting an apartment:
When you call about the ad:
- Confirm all the claims made in the ad and clarify any sketchy or confusing statements. “Cozy outdoor space” could mean a cute little deck or a fire escape running down seven floors.
- Ask for the total square footage of the apartment as well as the footage of each room.
- Make sure the rent is exactly what was listed and that the availability date matches your schedule. There’s no sense in wasting time viewing an apartment that isn’t going to be ready for three months if you’re ready to move next week.
- If you have any special needs, such as a dog that will be moving in with you or an allergy to a certain type of carpet, be sure your requirements can be met.
During the apartment walk-through:
- Do all the appliances work? Check all the appliances and sinks to be sure they are working properly.
- Are there insects or rodents present? If the current renter is there ask them about the severity of the problem and what is being done to fix it.
- How old is the wiring? If there are very few outlets or if you see two-pronged switches, it probably is older wiring. This may be a convenience and safety issue.
- How much closet/storage space is there? Don’t underestimate how much space your belongings will take up.
- Are there enough windows to provide ample light for your taste and do they open and close properly?
- Are the rooms big enough to fit your furniture? Take a tape measure with to be sure.
- How do guests obtain entry and what type of security is in place? If there is an electronic system, test it out to make sure it works.
- Make sure that the apartment will be cleaned and have the paint touched up before you move in.
- Is there central heat and air conditioning? Check the units to see what shape they are in.
- Ask what utilities are included in the rent and which ones are your responsibility as a renter.
- What is the maintenance policy? What fixes are included in the rent and which ones are not. If there are repairs that are not included in the rent, find out if there is an extra charge and how much it is. There should be a prompt emergency contact and a non-emergency line as well.
- Who are the neighbors? Inquire if many children live in the building or if people with pets live around you.
- What parking is available and is it included in the rent? Ask if any special permits are required to park in the lot or in the streets around the building.
- Do all the appliances work? Check all the appliances and sinks to be sure they are working properly.
Before you sign the lease:
- If anything was amiss during the walkthrough or not up to standards, negotiate a lower price to make up for these problems.
- When is the rent due and what is the policy on late rent?
- What types of provisions are in the lease for excessive noise or overnight guests? Read every line and be sure you understand what your part of the deal is.
- Are you required to hold renter’s insurance? If so, how much will a policy cost?
- Is the neighborhood safe? Walk the neighborhood at night (with a friend) and observe your surroundings. Also check online to see if crime reports are available for your neighborhood.
- When can you move in your belongings? Check the move in/move out dates printed on the lease. If the 1st of the month falls on a Wednesday, can you move in the previous weekend or will you have to do a weekday move?
- Get a copy of the lease and keep it in a safe place.
This post was updated April 2, 2013.
How do most landlords or management companines work with potential renters who have less then perfect credit?
how much is the power usely cost per month and what power company you guys have when we do move in how will we get our couches and our big tv stand in the apartment and can we move in on the 2 or 3rd of next month if so email me back ok?
how do you get an apartment with bad credit?
i never worked with a lease.. and it seems like it is a very difficult and stressful thing. what kind of things should i look for in a lease that will make it a “no”?
How do u go by income to pay the rent?
This was very helpful. Thanks for pulling the list together.
If you have less than perfect credit and if you can afford to do so, offer the landlord a couple of months rent inadvance for hi/her to rely upon in case you fall short. this may bolster his confidence in your responsibility.
Steve
this is very very help full. thanks!
It’s not so much what’s in the lease that you want to be wary of, but rather what’s not in the lease. However…as for things in the lease, make sure that the lease isn’t too skewed in favor of the landlord; that is, if it states that you have to pay for all repairs for appliances–which can get VERY costly! If there are things that need to be fixed, make sure it goes in the lease. If the landlord said that he/she would knock off $100 from the rent or get you a new washing machine that works before you move in, make sure it’s in the lease. Landlords should take care of things like heaters and air conditioning units, as well. Anything you and the landlord discuss and agree upon verbally…make sure it’s in the lease. Don’t sign anything unless everything you agreed to is written down in that lease.
NEVER take a lease lightly…read it through and make sure you understand what’s going on and exactly what you’re getting into. It may be “boring paperwork,” but it’s also important and could end up saving your rear should something go amiss.
Do not ask how many children are in the building or who your residents are. Due to fair housing landlords are unable to relinquish this information.
How do most landlords or management companies work with potential renters who have less than perfect credit?
I’m relocating and am unable to view the apartment before I move in. How can I make sure that anything that’s not how it should be when I move in (anything broken, leaking, dirty, not up to standards) is not my responsibility?
This is excellent information, i’m looking into getting my first apartment, I was looking for help on in-depth detail and you guys nailed it on the head !
well they will check to see how you were paying your rent at the last place you lived,and that is all they should check with your permission so,it doesn,t matter how your credit is as long as your last landlord gives you a good reference is all that matters so.
This site really helped me come up with more important questions to ask my future landlord(s) thank you!!!!!
This is a pretty good list – however – asking a landlord about the neighbors may not be a question a landlord can easily answer. Federal Fair Housing laws keep landlords from discussing how many kids live in a place – They have to rent to anyone who qualifies – that is, anyone who meets the credit, landlord verification and income required for the apartment, among other things.
this is great information!!! this is exactly what I need. Im 20yro with a husband and a 2 month year old. I know alot of landlords would try to over charge because im young. thanks for this site!!
some people do not have good credit how do you deal trying to rent an apartment you want? some landlords may not want to knock off $50-$100 off an apartment thats clearly not worth the sky high price. how do you determine what an apartment is really worth? some landlords do not want children-how do you get around that? even though you do not have good credit or any credit is it o.k to be willing to pay 1 security and two rent-what is it o.k to do in that instance-someone let me know.
Another thing I’ve found it a good idea to ask about is painting and hanging mirrors/pictures/art on the walls. Some landlords will prohibit you from making holes in the walls which make it hard to even hang a calender. Also, ask if you would be able to paint and if so if you have to paint the walls back to the original shade before you move out or if they will be taking care of that.
I am only 17 years old and I’m actually taking a course in high school for things like this. I am really glad I did more research then just that class, I really learned alot and appreciate this website! Thank you!
Remember also, even if an agreement is verbally committed, they are still responsible. I am taking a law class this semester and learned that a verbal agreement is just as good as a written one. Of course, they are just a little harder to prove.
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i wanted to know if u leasing from a low income apartment and if you forget to renew your lease and they try to make you pay 364 they had said that they send alot reminders to renew my lease but i never got anything not a letter on my door cause if i did i would have went to renew my lease. in rent when knowing that your income is real low and you get just 142 a month is there anyway thay can make you pay for something you ain’t got and they know you ain’t got well anyways me and my baby been homeless since i lost my apartment because of peppertree apts
Are all apartments required to take Section 8 or Hano vochers?
Hi I wanted to know how hard is it to get an apartment my credit isn’t so good at the moment but I have the money and I am in the reserve and I been wanting to rent an apartment how hard will that be?
Is there a certain amount of income that a renter has to make in order for the lease to be approved? And i have absolutely no credit is that a good thing or a bad thing? And also what would be a good month to move; when are the rents lower and the market stagnent?
How will I able to get an apartment with hud and what kind of income do I need?
watch out for predator landlords and they are out there!the one’s who like to prey on people with not so good credit.
if u have 10 months still on lease n u live on 2nd fl apt u r in a wheelchair an 3 weeks ago doctors said u cannot walk up any steps anymore we have 17 steps an my wife cannt walk up them she is also bline.she is on dialisy we would like to move in somthing where there is a few steps. can i break my lease with help from doctor. ty
HOW DO YOU GET AN APARTMENT WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN EVICTED FROM ONE AFTER 17 YEARS.
I really enjoyed reading this information. I feel that everyone should have an idea of what they’re gettng themselves into when they’re looking for an apartment. It is a very big responsibility, and you want to make the right choice.
At the moment I’m looking for both my fiance and I. I must its hard, and when I say hard its not because we can’t find anything; but because they’re so many ugly places out there charging so much money for a dumpy place.
Good luck to everyone.
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As a landlord, we are looking for someone who has paid rent on time, is employeed, credit ok if not perfect, no court or criminal records. We look at the overall picture and then decide what we can do for a resident. Not all landlord are out there for the $$$
some of us do really care, and are just looking for good people to join our community.
I found this information very helpful because I am shopping for my first ever apartment, and those are definately some tips I would need! I absolutely do not want to be stuck in that kind of a jam EVER! Thank You
I am a first time renter.still living at home and would like to obtain a small, nice, crime free pad for me and my young daughter and suggestions would be very helpful
I’ve read all the comments,which were very good.I want to know why landlords only want working section 8.That’s Discrimination.It’s hard to find a place when your not working,i can pay my rent.
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read this
We answered an add for a rental property
and after we had our walk thru we
were told that there was a “bidding
war” going on. The landlord then said
they liked us and would give us the
apartment for $150 more per month.
SOund fishy?
do you have to have good credit to rent an apartment. And what do you do if you don’t have good credit
The landlord advertised the apartment as a 4 bedroom when it was really a 3 bedroom..no eat in kitchen and I wasnt aware that the neighbors under me were party goers. I signed the lease, thinking that I could make the apartment work for me and my family. But after going to see it again 3 days later I called the landlord to tell him that it would not work for me. He sd that he would let me out of the lease but would not give my security deposit back. What’s the legal status on terminating the lease before moving in and getting my deposit back?
HOW DO PEOPLE WITH BAD CREDIT GET A SECOND CHANCE ON RENTING OR BUYING A HOME. THERE ARE CAR DEALERS THAT GIVES SECOND CHANCES FOR THOSE WHO CAN NOT GET A CAR. LOOK AT CAR MART.
WE NEED SECOND CHANCE HOME CARRIERS.
My question is…..Why is it that when two people (husband/wife)fill out an application and the credit is checked and one’s credit is not as up to par as the others, the manager has second thought about your ability to pay the rent?
This is a team effort, one makes more than what you must make to get the place and the second makes about$350.00 less than the first. Whats the big deal?
HOW DO THEY WORK WITH YOU IF YOUR CREDIT ISNT GOOD?
MY QUESTION IS IVE LIVED HERE IN THESE SAME APARTMENTS FOR 5 YEARS AND I JUST RECIEVED A LETTER FROM THE APARTMENT OFFICE SAYING AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT GOING TO RENEW YOUR LEASE. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY? BUT I ASKED THE OFFICE AND THEY DIDNT TELL ME WHY THEY WONT RENEW MY LEASE.
if a person gets evicted, they still do a move out walkthru???
My mother lives in Indiana currently, we are looking to relocate her closer to us, since she just had a knee operation and needs assistance, do you have that government program where the gov. pays a portion and my mother would cover the rest?, please reply.
I’m looking to rent an appt. but I have a recent forcloser on my record yes I lost my home I’m employed but will that affect my renting options
How do most managament conpanines or landlords look at less then perfect credit? Will they work with you to get you in the apartmant or tell you to put down more money.
I’m looking to rent an appt. but I will have a recent forcloser on my record; yes I lost my home, I’m employed but how much will that affect my renting options?
Kailey, Leases are not stressful or difficult at all. It is a meeting of the minds, a contract.Most apt. communities have their own leases. If there is something that you do not agree with then you dont sign the lease and you do’nt move in. Not signing the Lease would make it a “NO” Good Luck
I’m not sure what state you are in, but here in Florida. part of the application states that they will perform a credit, criminal, employement and rental history check. So, for some people credit can be an issue. Even if your old landlord gives you a good reference, if the new apartment guidelines are different or they are more expensives you may be declined. It can be hard for some people. I have know people to be declined because of their credit and they meet all the other criteria.
Thanks for posting this. I am worried about not getting a place due to my credit. I have a excellent job as does my husband. I will be co-signing or renting a place in my name for my daughter. need to do this asap. your post is very helpful.
I will be coming out of a chapter 13 in a couple of months. I have a stable & steady job.
my rent was 155.00 a month when i moved.in a one bedroom apt.goverment subsidized.my friend moved in with me.i get social security in the amount of 820.00 and 56.00 dollars ssi.my friend gets 856.00 dollars ssi a month thats a total 1732.00 our rent now is 462.00 thats almost triple the rent for the same apartment i think thats to much with util, on top of that.
I manage a privatly held property management company. Speaking for my self bad credit can be overcome primarly in 2 ways.
1) A co-signer–usually a parent(s) with excellent credit although I have also accepted an employer as a co-signer as well.
2) A good income (verified) along with a healthy deposit should remedy the bad credit–good luck
I have a question since you are in a law class. I was told by my landlord that they do work with a broken lease and with bad credit so, we put in the 125 dollar deposit plus the app.fee and checked up on it in a couple of days and they said that the application was denied! So, they kept our deposit and left us nowhere to stay. I dont know what to do. If this was promised to us that as long as we put in the deposit and have enough income to pay the rent. By the way Im from Texas. Any advise?
I would like to know if it is possible to still lease an apartment when you are in Bankruptcy?
where do you live!! thats cheap! a small studio is at least 800.00 in cali!
It depends on the management company some will simply require an heavy deposit sometimes equal to that of the rent or automatic payment option, but not easy mostly co-signer
My credit score is 540 due to 3 collection items (but they are all paid, but not updated correctly on my credit; I submitted disputes alread). Also, I have an insufficient notice on my credit that I have been disputing for the past year. It is now time to move and this is going to prevent me from getting another apartment from what I am being told. I have copies of the disptue letters I sent to corporate but corporate refuses to listen and wants $950. FYI, I have never paid rent late or bounced a check since I started renting in 1999.
Is there anything I can do?
no i dont think it is to much its a small fraction of your income that we all are paying for you guys just need to budget better im talking to myself also tho… wish my damn rent was 4 hundred anything we american have jacked up minds thats less then a year salary othe places
I would like to know if i dont have a lease can i get kicked out my apartment, well i went to recertify for a new lease but it has not been approved yet what exactly does that mean when it hasnt been approved .
What can i do, Should i see a lawyer?
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO BE ABLE TO GET AN APARTMENT?
My son has rented a apartment and when the lease was signed he refused to sign the mold release form because it stated that he was respondsible for all damage caused by mold, even if the mold was caused by the landlords neglect. now 2 months after mooving in they are demanding he sign it. Does he have to sign it since they allready have a lease and has mooved in?
Is it possible for me to move to a state find an apartment and that very day move in?
Is it at all possible to move to another state find an apartment and that very day move in? or will there be more involved?
If I have a job making 7.50 an hour and living in a two bedroom apartment with 12 other people and I have a baby on the way how can I get a apartment before my baby come in this world?
I really need advice. My roommate moved in with me along time ago. He gets Hoppwa. Rental assistance. The landlord stated on the application for rental assistance that there was no lead paint. I had my walls checked and it is lead paint. Is this illegal and what can I do. He basically lied to the government agency about the lead pain. He also built a studio and got no permit to do so and now he is renting it out for 725.00 monthly. No mailbox or address for that person living there. I live in Calif. tell me what to do. We have mold and termites and when I told the landlord he told me to spray. I still have bugs. helpm
I’m moving to Las Vegas in January 2008. I have to walk away from my current mortgage which will totally mess up my credit. I won’t have a job when I get there but plan to find one asap. I do have enough income to pay my rent. Will it be a problem for me to find an apartment?
Is ther any way to get an apartment after an eviction
No all apartment do not accept Section8, the apartment that you may find that do take section8 may not be up to par! you will find a very few that do stand up to their repetation and keep their apartment up to standart,a very few here in Tulsa, But most of them are very runned down be careful of what you move into check everything out or you can fall a victum to a slum land lord
my freind has section8.. does he need to pay a 1st and last months rent with that certificat
Interesting, but for all those questions it would be better to know the answer when you see the add…
I wouldnt worry sooo much about it. I just got approved at a complex on Nov 12th, and im in pre-foreclosure on my current condo. They pulled my credit, and notified me that my credit wasnt as bad as i thought it was. I am currently a 485 (Equifax) I have 3 30 day lates on my mortgage and a couple on bills. I found the best thing to do it to be “Honest” about your situation and do NOT try to hide anything. However, with the current housing crisis, i have believed as of late, that actually might have worked in my favor as the leasing agent informed me that there has been a influx of foreclosure traffic.
ive been paying rent in an apt building 4yrs only having a lease the 1st year,im now being evicted for non payment of 5months rent.is there any way possible since it was an apt building to get back moneys since the landlord refused 2 sign a lease.
some people get into trouble in the past with bills. I feel that if you can verify your income for a certain amount of months and if they get in touch with your previous landlord then that should be the issue. I have bad credit but my rent is always early that is what they need to be looking at NOT the fact of ehats on your credit report. My salary is more than doubled. The fact that you can pay your rent or not should be the only issue. Alot of people will let other bills go but WILL pay what they need to to survive. America is to big on credit and i feel that this is the cause of people being homeless
if u had a apartment and left and u owe on the apartment; how can u rent again to get another apartment; and u are making payment arragnements to pay them back. can be able to rent again?
Say a couple have nearly 30 years of perfect rental history between them and then they both lose their jobs and get evicted after never having been late before (our apartments had a management change)
Would you automatically reject them becuase of the eviction no questions asked or do you listen to special circumstances? By the way we now make 4500.00 a month together too.
In Central Jersey, what are room and board, going for, and is driving the subject around included?
I signed my lease before doing a walk-through and the apartment was not ready. A month later my upstairs neighbor was blasting music at 3AM. A week later I heard gunshots outside my window at night. I am a single parent and I need to have a peace of mind and safety. When is it okay to break your lease and not be penalized for it in the future-based on those decisions?
we rent from a mean man the people who own it live out of town does this mean we are bad people if we move and break the lease
Well my husband is in the navy and he have me looking for an apartment. But this will be my first time ever being on my own. What type of things I need to be looking for when searching for and apartment?
hi i have a question for you. how can some1 get a place if there in SSI. and what are the price’s for a place now in day’s
What if the apartment people told you that there was a special discount but its not really a discount, its just to make you sign for lease even if you don’t really need that apartment this month and have you pay a month rent not using the unit. Please help.
Are you unable to get an apartment due to a criminal backround?
this is my first time to look for an apartment. i really need it badly, and i just got a job, maybe 2months already, and i want to move out nad live on my own. what do i need??
how can i get a apartment??? what doc. do i need??
i would like to know information rental apartment for $150 more per month , that is true ? in portland ? where is place the cheapest rental apartment ? can you replay us very soon ok thank you smile !
would like to read comments where tenants talk about the hlandlord or apt review
well i hace bad credit
Apartments.com, shame on you for suggesting that prospective renters ask about who their neighbors will be! Due to Fair Housing Laws we are not allowed to answer any questions about neighbors, how many children, etc., live there, or even about the safety of the area. Nor can a prospective renter request to be near a certain “type” of neighbor. This is an absolute no-no!
If my toilet boul break in my apartment am I responsible to pay to have it fix
I’m in a program to correct my credit profile.
I wanna knwo about renting the apartment of Seattle city.
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I have a question, could someone please help. My boyfriend and I recently had a duplex. And had problems with the landlord. So we moved out of the duplex, we have proof that the landlord was okay with us moving out early. We always paid rent early, Never was one payment late. Now We just placed a application into a apartment and got turned down cause of refrence. So are we going to be turned down By other places cause of our old landlord wants to give us bad refrence???? How can renters protect themselves
hi, my name is ron. me and my wife are both disabled. my wife has MS, and i,m recovering from back surgery, and 2 total hip-replacements. we r looking to move OUT of NEW ORLEANS. we just came back from knoxville,tn. it was beautiful. we are currentely looking to re-locate. before we buy a house, we would like to rent for at least 6 months to see if thats what we want to start our lives over. the question is, where and how do we go about it. my credit is good, and we r just wanting to start over. we been renting for 15 yrs. we always pay our rent on time. we both recive disabilitity. looking for a new start,need hospit
I’m looking for a 2br 1ba apt. age 55+, not subsidized. I would like all hthe amenities that the HUD complexes have, except I want to pay for it.
I just barely signed my six month renewel lease when one of the subidized handicap accessible apts I had been on waiting list for became available.We are supposed to give 45 days notice and if needed to leave before lease ends we are responsible fo getting a sublet to finish up lease time.Is there anyway I can break this lease legally and get my deposit money back too?I live in tourist area were there are usually waiting list for apartments so I would think they could find another renter quite easily. Because hanicapped type apt is needed am I binded by contract signed in New York State?
I am a 19 year old female making 1200$ a month. I’m looking for a cheap apartment or studio that wont’ hurt me too bad when it comes to my money. If worse comes to worse then I’ll look for a room mate but i have NO clue where to start!! I’ve never been on my own before so i’m needing some help on what to look for and what’s TOO cheap.
i have an incorrect eviction on my record from six years ago how do i correct and can i rent an apartment
About the asking about your neighbors…All communities are not all to state anything in regards to who lives in the community…If they do, they have just violated the Fair Housing Act, and thats a No, No!
Inquiring if children live in the building or if people with pets live around the unit you are interested in is NOT a violation. Giving out specific names is a violation of the FHA.
I have a Ready to Rent certificate, and Section 8 certificate. Will this give me good chances on landing an apartment. Or will it depend on my income. It is low,low,low that’s why I am on section 8, in the first place. I hope I can get a place that’s clean and worth the money. I haven’t looked for apt in 14 years. It’ going to be interesting, that’s for sure? Later, Debra Rincon.
how can a landlord charge different deposits for criminal records?This is not documented and is put under administrative fees and it is non refundable.The turn over of evictions is very large and nobody gets their deposit money back for having a criminal record.I paid a $700. deposit and my neighbor paid $500.Is this illegal?
You could ask the landlord to take pictures…if not able when you first move in take pictures with a digital camera that notes the date and time–that way you are covered.
Can a landlord (huge apt complex) apply a rent check to damages that were in dispute? Also in doing so not give me any notification of this matter until served a 3 day notice? Which in the end they filed a unlawful detainer against me?
well i am in a really bad bind and if i’m not able to pay my rent on time will i get kicked out or will the landlord work with me, because right now i dn’t have a place to stay.
I apllied for an Apartment with less than perfect credit. I was turned down. I know I made enough money. How do you go about understanding the particular apt critier. I was sent the form to get a Trw sent to me. BUt the apt wouldnt give me th reason to why I was turned down. HOw would I know what to fix if that information is not shared.
call your local emergency assistance office and ask them if you can recieve emergency assistance and that you have a baby on the way and you are looking for a home for your new family and you need help doing so, the will hand out certificates for section 8 and furniture and so on even if you need food stamps they can help with that. good luck!!!!
Use the 30% rule. Housing costs (including insurance, upkeep, etc) should be no more than 30% of your gross (before deductions) income.
lol, they said to watch out for “two-pronged switches”, there’s no such thing, they mean “two-pronged outlets”
i like this site but sometimes it seems like they really don’t know what they’re talking about and are just copying other people
This question is very important. If you live in the Palm Desert area in California, if the airconditioning breaks down and you dont get the landlord to fix it for several days later, can you get a room and charge him? I have 3 children also besides myself. I told him about it 3 days ago and we are dying.
Is it ok for management to place an open notice on my apartment door for everybody to read?
I just moved out of a apartment complex. I am disabled and on ssi and it was hard for me to make it by myself. I moved in with my daughter and son in law and grandson. However..I wrote a letter to the management and told them that I was vacating and signed it and dated it and emailed by fax copier. I went ahead and moved on leaving a $500. deposit. I did not pay the requested amount of $165. to have the managements carpet cleaning company “QUAM” clean the carpets. I figured I was going to pay for it out of my deposit anyway.Three weeks later the manager calls and wants September rent! I had been gone a month!
I moved out giving a notice and have been gone a month and the month I was not there the land lord now wants that months rent? He also claims that the carpet was new and had to be cleaned twice to rid the dog urine and is now charging me for new carpet! What do I do?
hi i was wanting to ask how much does rent cost in government apts i get 694 monthly and i been living here for 3 years my rent was 126 and it keeps going up with no raise on my ssi now my rent is 154.00 and i was only 3 days late and tenant wanted 10 dollars more for late fee but only had a 154 even money order and did not say anything about late fee somethings a little fishy here way is my rent keep going higher and no raise…
hello,
My sister came back to USA after 35 years living in Greece, well she brought her daughter too.We have an apartment that we gave to them to use until they both get jobs, my niece just don’t seem to want to work but her mother works as a waitress at 57 years old and we are only taking utiliyies off her for now but as of April 2012 we want to start getting rent, not alot but enough for 2 people living there,but I was wondering if I should make out a lease??
I am planning on moving out of my parent’s house soon, therefore being a first time renter. I also have absolutely no credit at all, will this be a problem? I have a good income coming in, but I also have a second job that is an under-the-table job, am I able to show my proof of income with my second job?
Can you tell me if a londlord must pay me the interest on my last months rent and the percentage.
Thanks
I recently moved into an apartment in Knoxville, TN. After I moved in I found that the apt does not have access to wired phone. It does not have any phone jack at all. I had ordered ATT for dsl internet and it needs phone jack to connect. I asked my landlord to house wire for the phone jack. But she is against it and said flatly that she does not provide such service. Either ATT or I have to pay for the cost. I do not know what should I do?
Ok…. So I moved out of an appartment.. before i moved in my landlord told me that the washer ad dryer wasnt part of the lease the last people left it… if it needed fixed we had to fix it or if it broke just throw it away… so i moved out and took it iwht me and now hes trying to get me in trouble but told me that it wasnt to do with the apartment can i get in trouble??? waht do i do?
How do I verify home ownership before handing over a deposit?
Does she/he even own the house?
can a landlord charge extra for moving in a little early?
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