You should always play the role of a discerning client when viewing a new place to live. Remember, you are probably making a year-long commitment that will cost thousands of dollars. Renting an apartment/house can be a large financial investment – make sure you are getting the most out of your money!
1: Ask for when you can move in: If you are looking for immediate occupancy,first of all ask landlord when you can tenure the apartment, also enquire whether currently is it occupied by someone else.
2: Ask for the rent amount: How much is the amount is and when to pay? Ask for advance security deposit and whether it is completely refundable?
3: Fine for late payment: Inquire is there any fine for late payments of the rent? if it happens.
4: Renewal Terms: Check out what are the conditions for renewing the lease. What are the terms if you move-out before the lease ends?
5: Are any utilities covered: Ask your landlord about the utilities, whether they are covered in your rental contract or not?
6: Are you permitted to share your apartment: If you want to share your place with your colleagues or room partners, ask for written permission to doing so.
7: Are your pets allowed or not: Ask for permission if you have any pet. If it is not permitted, would it be possible by paying for pet deposit in advance?
8: Minor renovations: It is but natural that you would love to live in your kind of environment, and to do so you may need minor renovations such as painting wall and some decorations.
9: Inquire about your neighbors and surroundings: Every person would like decent neighborhood, if it is not there, you may have to face frequent disturbance.
10: Inquire for service points:Ask landlord, how far is the market and other required service points like post office, bank, restaurant and public transport stations etc.
There are, of course, some people who rent an apartment or house for reasons that are totally unrelated to money. Holiday homes are popular for more wealthy people. T