Questions to Ask When you Rent

How do most landlords or management companines work with potential renters who have less then perfect credit?

how much is the power usely cost per month and what power company you guys have when we do move in how will we get our couches and our big tv stand in the apartment and can we move in on the 2 or 3rd of next month if so email me back ok?

how do you get an apartment with bad credit?

i never worked with a lease.. and it seems like it is a very difficult and stressful thing. what kind of things should i look for in a lease that will make it a “no”?

How do u go by income to pay the rent?

This was very helpful. Thanks for pulling the list together.

If you have less than perfect credit and if you can afford to do so, offer the landlord a couple of months rent inadvance for hi/her to rely upon in case you fall short. this may bolster his confidence in your responsibility.

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this is very very help full. thanks!

It’s not so much what’s in the lease that you want to be wary of, but rather what’s not in the lease. However…as for things in the lease, make sure that the lease isn’t too skewed in favor of the landlord; that is, if it states that you have to pay for all repairs for appliances–which can get VERY costly! If there are things that need to be fixed, make sure it goes in the lease. If the landlord said that he/she would knock off $100 from the rent or get you a new washing machine that works before you move in, make sure it’s in the lease. Landlords should take care of things like heaters and air conditioning units, as well. Anything you and the landlord discuss and agree upon verbally…make sure it’s in the lease. Don’t sign anything unless everything you agreed to is written down in that lease.

NEVER take a lease lightly…read it through and make sure you understand what’s going on and exactly what you’re getting into. It may be “boring paperwork,” but it’s also important and could end up saving your rear should something go amiss.

Do not ask how many children are in the building or who your residents are. Due to fair housing landlords are unable to relinquish this information.

How do most landlords or management companies work with potential renters who have less than perfect credit?

I’m relocating and am unable to view the apartment before I move in. How can I make sure that anything that’s not how it should be when I move in (anything broken, leaking, dirty, not up to standards) is not my responsibility?

This is excellent information, i’m looking into getting my first apartment, I was looking for help on in-depth detail and you guys nailed it on the head !

well they will check to see how you were paying your rent at the last place you lived,and that is all they should check with your permission so,it doesn,t matter how your credit is as long as your last landlord gives you a good reference is all that matters so.

This site really helped me come up with more important questions to ask my future landlord(s) thank you!!!!!

This is a pretty good list - however - asking a landlord about the neighbors may not be a question a landlord can easily answer. Federal Fair Housing laws keep landlords from discussing how many kids live in a place - They have to rent to anyone who qualifies - that is, anyone who meets the credit, landlord verification and income required for the apartment, among other things.

this is great information!!! this is exactly what I need. Im 20yro with a husband and a 2 month year old. I know alot of landlords would try to over charge because im young. thanks for this site!!

some people do not have good credit how do you deal trying to rent an apartment you want? some landlords may not want to knock off $50-$100 off an apartment thats clearly not worth the sky high price. how do you determine what an apartment is really worth? some landlords do not want children-how do you get around that? even though you do not have good credit or any credit is it o.k to be willing to pay 1 security and two rent-what is it o.k to do in that instance-someone let me know.

Another thing I’ve found it a good idea to ask about is painting and hanging mirrors/pictures/art on the walls. Some landlords will prohibit you from making holes in the walls which make it hard to even hang a calender. Also, ask if you would be able to paint and if so if you have to paint the walls back to the original shade before you move out or if they will be taking care of that.

I am only 17 years old and I’m actually taking a course in high school for things like this. I am really glad I did more research then just that class, I really learned alot and appreciate this website! Thank you!

Remember also, even if an agreement is verbally committed, they are still responsible. I am taking a law class this semester and learned that a verbal agreement is just as good as a written one. Of course, they are just a little harder to prove.

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i wanted to know if u leasing from a low income apartment and if you forget to renew your lease and they try to make you pay 364 they had said that they send alot reminders to renew my lease but i never got anything not a letter on my door cause if i did i would have went to renew my lease. in rent when knowing that your income is real low and you get just 142 a month is there anyway thay can make you pay for something you ain’t got and they know you ain’t got well anyways me and my baby been homeless since i lost my apartment because of peppertree apts

Are all apartments required to take Section 8 or Hano vochers?

Hi I wanted to know how hard is it to get an apartment my credit isn’t so good at the moment but I have the money and I am in the reserve and I been wanting to rent an apartment how hard will that be?

Is there a certain amount of income that a renter has to make in order for the lease to be approved? And i have absolutely no credit is that a good thing or a bad thing? And also what would be a good month to move; when are the rents lower and the market stagnent?

How will I able to get an apartment with hud and what kind of income do I need?

watch out for predator landlords and they are out there!the one’s who like to prey on people with not so good credit.

if u have 10 months still on lease n u live on 2nd fl apt u r in a wheelchair an 3 weeks ago doctors said u cannot walk up any steps anymore we have 17 steps an my wife cannt walk up them she is also bline.she is on dialisy we would like to move in somthing where there is a few steps. can i break my lease with help from doctor. ty

HOW DO YOU GET AN APARTMENT WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN EVICTED FROM ONE AFTER 17 YEARS.

I really enjoyed reading this information. I feel that everyone should have an idea of what they’re gettng themselves into when they’re looking for an apartment. It is a very big responsibility, and you want to make the right choice.

At the moment I’m looking for both my fiance and I. I must its hard, and when I say hard its not because we can’t find anything; but because they’re so many ugly places out there charging so much money for a dumpy place.

Good luck to everyone.

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As a landlord, we are looking for someone who has paid rent on time, is employeed, credit ok if not perfect, no court or criminal records. We look at the overall picture and then decide what we can do for a resident. Not all landlord are out there for the $$$
some of us do really care, and are just looking for good people to join our community.

I found this information very helpful because I am shopping for my first ever apartment, and those are definately some tips I would need! I absolutely do not want to be stuck in that kind of a jam EVER! Thank You

I am a first time renter.still living at home and would like to obtain a small, nice, crime free pad for me and my young daughter and suggestions would be very helpful

I’ve read all the comments,which were very good.I want to know why landlords only want working section 8.That’s Discrimination.It’s hard to find a place when your not working,i can pay my rent.

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We answered an add for a rental property
and after we had our walk thru we
were told that there was a “bidding
war” going on. The landlord then said
they liked us and would give us the
apartment for $150 more per month.
SOund fishy?

do you have to have good credit to rent an apartment. And what do you do if you don’t have good credit

The landlord advertised the apartment as a 4 bedroom when it was really a 3 bedroom..no eat in kitchen and I wasnt aware that the neighbors under me were party goers. I signed the lease, thinking that I could make the apartment work for me and my family. But after going to see it again 3 days later I called the landlord to tell him that it would not work for me. He sd that he would let me out of the lease but would not give my security deposit back. What’s the legal status on terminating the lease before moving in and getting my deposit back?

WE NEED SECOND CHANCE HOME CARRIERS.

My question is…..Why is it that when two people (husband/wife)fill out an application and the credit is checked and one’s credit is not as up to par as the others, the manager has second thought about your ability to pay the rent?

This is a team effort, one makes more than what you must make to get the place and the second makes about$350.00 less than the first. Whats the big deal?

MY QUESTION IS IVE LIVED HERE IN THESE SAME APARTMENTS FOR 5 YEARS AND I JUST RECIEVED A LETTER FROM THE APARTMENT OFFICE SAYING AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT GOING TO RENEW YOUR LEASE. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY? BUT I ASKED THE OFFICE AND THEY DIDNT TELL ME WHY THEY WONT RENEW MY LEASE.

if a person gets evicted, they still do a move out walkthru???

My mother lives in Indiana currently, we are looking to relocate her closer to us, since she just had a knee operation and needs assistance, do you have that government program where the gov. pays a portion and my mother would cover the rest?, please reply.

I’m looking to rent an appt. but I have a recent forcloser on my record yes I lost my home I’m employed but will that affect my renting options

I’m looking to rent an appt. but I will have a recent forcloser on my record; yes I lost my home, I’m employed but how much will that affect my renting options?

I would like to know if it is possible to still lease an apartment when you are in Bankruptcy?

My credit score is 540 due to 3 collection items (but they are all paid, but not updated correctly on my credit; I submitted disputes alread). Also, I have an insufficient notice on my credit that I have been disputing for the past year. It is now time to move and this is going to prevent me from getting another apartment from what I am being told. I have copies of the disptue letters I sent to corporate but corporate refuses to listen and wants $950. FYI, I have never paid rent late or bounced a check since I started renting in 1999.

Is there anything I can do?

I would like to know if i dont have a lease can i get kicked out my apartment, well i went to recertify for a new lease but it has not been approved yet what exactly does that mean when it hasnt been approved .
What can i do, Should i see a lawyer?

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO BE ABLE TO GET AN APARTMENT?

My son has rented a apartment and when the lease was signed he refused to sign the mold release form because it stated that he was respondsible for all damage caused by mold, even if the mold was caused by the landlords neglect. now 2 months after mooving in they are demanding he sign it. Does he have to sign it since they allready have a lease and has mooved in?

Is it possible for me to move to a state find an apartment and that very day move in?

Is it at all possible to move to another state find an apartment and that very day move in? or will there be more involved?

If I have a job making 7.50 an hour and living in a two bedroom apartment with 12 other people and I have a baby on the way how can I get a apartment before my baby come in this world?