Renting, what do you need to know about it?

Autumn is a beautiful and colorful time of year, but it is also the time when the search for apartments for rent begins. Workers are returning to offices, students and schoolchildren are returning to study - they all need housing. In this article, we have prepared tips for you on how to find the best rental deal and how to avoid scammers.

How to find a property, apartment for rent?

When you decide to rent an apartment, you have two options - either start the search yourself (for example, by going to the website "Apartments for Rent onCjobhub), or contact the services of a real estate agent. In this case, it is important to contact a trusted agency that offers quality services, accompanies you throughout the search for an apartment and until the signing of the contract, but most importantly, the agency provides guarantees.

When starting the process of searching for an apartment for rent, there are several aspects to consider:

Your housing needs - if you plan to live alone, the best solution is a studio or one-room apartment. If you will be sharing rent with someone, a two-bedroom apartment is the right option. Do you have a pet? Be careful - many landlords refuse to rent an apartment with pets. All these points must be agreed upon from the very beginning.

In addition, it is important to analyze the location of the apartment, the distance to work or school, the places where you usually spend your free time, your lifestyle, etc.

Setting a budget is one of the most important aspects to keep in mind. From the very beginning, you must take into account the fact that the rental price is not limited to the amount agreed with the owner. To this you must also add payment for utilities, travel expenses to work or school, the cost of parking (if you have a car and there is no free parking nearby), and also the fact that the first amount paid for rent will be double - for the first and the last month of the rental period, respectively.

By the way, in order not to be left with a huge hole in the budget, experts recommend that the amount of rent should not exceed one third of income.

Let's say you found the perfect apartment, what should you do next? Of course, go and see it, but you need to pay maximum attention to the following aspects:

Apartment owner- first of all, you need to make sure that the person you are talking to is the owner of the property. Otherwise, unpleasant surprises may arise, for example, subletting the premises - when the person who intends to rent the property to you is the same tenant. If you agree with this, be sure to check the contract to make sure that this person has the right to do so.

District and house– pay attention to the internal condition of the house and the elevator. Otherwise, you risk getting less pleasant neighbors and a lot of hassle. In the yard or adjacent areas, analyze a possible parking space (if it is not reserved for the corresponding apartment).

Condition of the apartment– the most important stage of checking an apartment concerns its general appearance (cleanliness, presence of unpleasant odors), the condition of electrical equipment, the condition of plumbing equipment – ​​the presence of mold on the walls, in corners and on pipes. Furniture is also an important indicator - its physical and functional appearance, the air conditioning system, as well as the presence of humidity in the apartment.

Don't forget about the condition of the ceiling, floor and walls. If you find any deficiencies or breakdowns, you need to immediately agree on who will ultimately pay for their repairs. Also at this stage, you should establish inspection rules (if the owner intends to make periodic visits), as well as the method and date for payment of rent.

Important! Never rush through the inspection process, even when pressured by the owner. On the contrary, if he insists on making a deal as soon as possible, most likely, you will soon find hidden “surprises”.

If the apartment meets your expectations, all that remains is to agree on the final price with the owner, and then conclude a contract. A standard lease agreement does not have to be notarized, but this can be done if the parties wish. At the same time, the corresponding agreement must be registered with the territorial Tax Service in the manner prescribed by law. Thus, the apartment owner is obliged to contact the Tax Service office, where he must provide a copy of the lease agreement and register it. An individual who rents out real estate pays a tax in the amount of seven percent of the amount specified in the agreement.

Important! Together with the owner of the apartment, you need to indicate in the contract the property that is transferred along with the apartment (furniture, household appliances) and their condition. Such a mention will help you avoid possible misunderstandings.

When you choose an apartment for rent, you automatically assume certain responsibilities, rights and obligations. At the same time, by renting, you get complete freedom, which will allow you to change your place of residence and vary it in accordance with your own preferences and wishes.

TNow we will help you find the most suitable apartment presented on the platformCasaHUB:

For those who plan to live alone -One-room apartments and studios

For couples or those planning to rent together -Two-room apartments  

For families with several children –Apartments with three or more rooms

Conclusion:

Fall brings waves of rental searches as people return to work and school. Choosing the right home involves paying attention to details such as personal needs, available budget and a thorough property inspection. The options are varied, and every step in the rental process must be considered with care, from choosing a real estate agency to signing the contract and checking the physical condition of the apartment. CasaHub offers a variety of apartments to suit all preferences, making it easy to find the perfect home.