In the stress of hunting for that perfect apartment, it can be easy to slip up and get saddled with an onerous lease. Don’t let a landlord pull a fast one on you. Before you sign on the dotted line, check out some common mistakes that renters make when looking for an apartment.
? Who pays the bills?
? Not Knowing the Neighborhood
? Not Asking the Right Questions
? Signing an Overly Restrictive Lease
? Not Documenting Damages
? Renovating Without Checking First
I ? Word Understanding
Slip ? up ? to make a mistake
get saddled ? to get into a difficult situation
Onerous ? difficult and unpleasant to deal with
Dotted line ? the space left for a signature in a contract
II ? Have Your Say
Things to consider when looking for an apartment:
1. Before you make the decision to move in, make sure you know which bills you are responsible for and ask what a typical monthly bill costs.
2.Before committing to an apartment, get to know the neighborhood you might live in.
3. Make sure you ask the right questions.
4. Know the restrictions.
5. Document damages.
6. Know the rules related to renovations.
