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Apartment Hunting? 10 Important Things to Consider When Renting

by | Jun 8, 2017 | Features

No one should just jump into renting. There is a lot which should be considered. This provides 10 things you can and should consider. If you don’t there can be regrets. Renting is a serious business because this is where you will be living and where your family will be as well.

Key Takeaways:

  • Whether it’s your first rental experience or your last, finding the perfect apartment that fits both your lifestyle and budget isn’t going to be easy.
  • Before seriously considering an apartment, you must seriously consider your budget. Conduct a bit of online research to get a sense for the typical rental rates in the neighborhood.
  • Before signing a lease, walk around the neighborhood to get a sense of the community. You can better assess the demographics of the neighborhood by spending time there

“Your landlord can make or break your renting experience. If you have a bad landlord – one with a bad ethics or a lack of boundaries – you may end up in your own rental nightmare (or worse – a courtroom). To prevent this from happening, try to meet with your landlord or (at the very least) chat with him or her on the phone.”

http://www.moving.com/tips/10-important-things-to-consider-when-renting/

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