BEFORE YOU RENT
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WHILE YOU ARE RENTING
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BEFORE YOU MOVE OUT
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| Check all listings available. |
Pay your rent by check- on time too! |
Familiarize yourself with the termination provisions of your
agreement. Then follow them! |
| Be sure you can handle the cost. |
Show respect for neighbors-- keep noise level down. |
Arrange a mutual clean-up time. Clean up everything well, leave
nothing behind--ask landlord his expectations. |
| Think about location. Consider transportation, parking, safety,
and shopping. |
Treat landlord's property with ownership care. |
Return Keys. Until you do, you still have possession and may be
charged for rent. |
| Read your rental agreement completely. Any questions -- discuss
with roommates and landlord. |
Don't abuse your parking privileges. |
Leave a written forwarding address. |
| Get changes in writing! Verbal promises sound good, but written
documents provide proof of the promises. |
Make all maintenance requests in writing. Be specific about when
to fix and how to enter your unit. |
Wait 21 days for security deposit. Landlord has that much time to
return the full deposit, or send a Notices. |
| Use an Inventory Inspection Form. Landlord must give you one, you
must fill it out and return it. |
Report any damages to landlord immediately. |
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| Choose roommates carefully! Talk about expectations openly before
you move in. |
A lease is a legally binding contract. If you want to leave early,
talk to your landlord to find out the procedure and consequences. |
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| Use a roommate contract. Spell out individual cost of rent,
percentages of utilities, cleaning tasks, noise and visitor agreements. This is especially
important when the lease doesn't cover it. |
Before subletting read the brochure on subletting to learn about
your rights and responsibilities. |
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Don't wait to deal with problems. At first sign of conflict with
roommates or landlord, GET HELP! |
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