Renting and Leasing Apartment Tips

I want to share some tips on renting an apartment for you to make move-in. I have read some literature when I was moved to one of the beautiful apartments in Philadelphia. I point out some of the simple and short tips for you. These tips will make your search and leasing easy.

When renting an apartment, consider the following:

• How far away is the apartment from my work, school, etc?
• Is their off-street parking available for me?
• What is included with the rent (i.e. heat, water, electricity, gas)?
• Ask the landlord what the average utility bills have been in his/her building.
• Are there laundry facilities in the building or close to the apartment?
• Is the apartment air-conditioned? Carpeted?
• How close am I to a grocery store?

Before you step into your apartment you are to sign a lease for a specific length of time. Before you sign the lease, read the agreement document carefully. Make sure the following items are correct on the lease:

• The date on which the leasing effect starts
• The expiration date on from which the lease will loose its effect
• The correct rental price
• Information about the return of your security deposit
• Reasons on how your leased agreement can be terminated
• What if you are moving out of from apartment before the expiration date