These
days a lot of people are tenants than before. Main disputes between letting
agency and tenants arises when a tenant fails to pay the monthly rent. There
are also other disputes that are caused by letting agency and landlords. The
tips below will help you to make the whole process as stress free as possible.
Fighting the fees
The
only fee you need to pay when getting into the new house is rent deposit and
maybe a 1 month rent in advance. Never pay a fee to register with the agency
since it is illegal to charge for such things.
Don't ignore the small print
You
will need to be aware of the exact kind of tenancy agreement you are signing.
Check all relevant details that are included. Check the rules on guests,
smoking and guests.
Help from mum and dad?
If
you are a student, your landlord might ask for a guarantor. You can choose your
mum or dad and they will be responsible in paying the fee if you fail to pay.
Make sure the inventory
is accurate
Inventory
is a complete list of everything that is provided with the property. These may
include furniture, appliances, carpets,
curtains, crockery as well as cutleries. It should also contains all records
about these items.It should cleary state the old items.
Keep good records
Keeping
all records of each and every payment or action that takes place is vital since
you will be able to solve a misunderstandings that may arise in the future.
Keep all bills and house rent receipts safely.
When it's time to leave
When
its time to leave you should get your deposit back in ten days. Your landlord
should not keep your deposit because of wear and tear. He or she should only
look for compensation when there is a mechanic damage that has happened.
Hope these tips will be of great help to you when you will be looking for a rental house and they will also help you to be a happy tenant.
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