Some Things To Consider When Signing A Rental Agreement
Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
by Henry Fong
Feng Shui Absolutely
Once you sign a rental agreement you have completed a contract that binds you to the terms and cond
Each party that will be bound by the transaction should be clear on the terms of the document because these carry legal weight and as much as we would all like things to go smoothly; there are times when they do not.
Ensure that you have a copy of your rental agreement should things go badly. You will need proof that you are not at fault to avoid giving your landlord or lady the upper hand and the only way to support your stance may be your hard copy.
Finding the right rental agreement can be extremely hard especially for persons who are new to renting. An advisable thing to do is to have an eye out for details that may unwittingly give you clues about the person you are dealing with. Is he or she unwilling to compromise even where the demands being made infringe on your personal life or comfort? This could be a clue that you may want to look elsewhere.
Your situation might tempt you to settle for the first thing that comes your way however, do not enter into rental agreements that you will regret later. The distress that can come from searching for another place shortly after moving; granted that your current rental agreement permits it, can be greater than the distress you actually took the place to escape. This is a decision you will have to live with for some time (however short) so do not rush it.
The total amount you are expected to hand over each month must be among the things you clear up. Is it rent plus utilities or including? Is maintenance mandatory? What about the cost of any "extras" that may come with the premises? When will you get your deposit back when moving?
The list of dos and don'ts when signing a rental agreement are in no way exhaustive. Your particular situation like actual living arrangements and even location will help you decide but, remember that this is business so do what is best for you not the other person. Exercise flexibility but not if it means that you have to settle for less than you think you deserve.
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