- Have a holding deposit available to immediately secure a property. A property is often shown on multiple occasions on any given day, and this can be the difference between securing and losing your new home.
- Have pets? Smoke? Thinking of getting a room mate? Let your agent know. It can limit the properties available to you. It will also off set any problems that might arise later on.
Finally why not check out rental property list!
- A long term lease is 6 - 12 months. Make sure you state what lenght of lease you are looking for as this could make the difference between getting your deposit back or not!
- Always check the INVENTORY LIST and acknowledge this in writing.
- The security deposit is NEVER used as last months rent.
- Be aware that all perspective tenants should supply a reference and be patient while it is being checked. This will only take a few days. Your perspective landlord might look for further information. Remember he is trusting you with his Rental Property.
- Think the Apartment, House or Duplex is over priced? Say so. Your Agent can present an offer. You should also enquire if anybody else has shown an interest in the property and if so your offer must be a reasonable one.
- Would like the Apartment, House, Bungalow or Duplex but……………… Say so, your Agent can attach a wish list to an offer. The old adage “If you don’t ask you don’t get”.
- Feed back is very important to every landlord …………….How else can they improve their property if you don’t tell them what’s wrong or what’s missing.
- The security deposit is refundable in full providing tenants have fulfilled their responsibilities. Make sure all your rent is paid, no damage has occured and most importantly the property is clean and ready to be placed on the rental market again.
- REMEMBER ONE THING! Tenants are responsible for their own belongings when residing in a rental property so make sure you are covered by insurance.
