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by OhLook - IamNoLongerAnonymous on July 30th, 2009
You have gotten mostly good advice, but here are some common problems that you can avoid if you know about them in advance:
1) Do not make any changes to the property unless you have WRITTEN permission from the landlord. Even if you are “upgrading” something, you are responsible for returning the property in its original condition.
2) Do not pay rent in cash, or if you do, get AND KEEP receipts. Make sure the receipts are dated.
3) This was already said, but take pictures of everything before you move in, and right when you move out.
4)Remember, that we are in a renters market. There is so much inventory available, you have a lot of leverage in negotiating. With this said, remember that nothing in the rental agreement is “standard.” If you don’t like a provision, then negotiate.
I just received a parking ticket for parking in the handicap spaces in our apartment complex that we had permission to use. What do I do?
by elizlogan on June 26th, 2011
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Can somebody rent out a house about to go into foreclosure in Michigan? I went through a rental agency as well.
by snuggle41 on May 27th, 2011
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We have someone staying with us. Not the best situation. Came here with hardly any warning. We are giving him 3 nights and 3 nights only.
by michelleelise444 on September 12th, 2011
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If a person has not paid taxes for ten years or more do they lose the home to person who did?
by Hazecat on April 12th, 2011
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A neighbors tree fell in my yard and hit my house, can I move the tree debris back onto their property to avoid the cost of removal? This is a Florida property.
by gatheringrm on June 27th, 2011
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thank you so much...gives me more confidence especially where negotiating is concerned.
by miss skellington in mushroom land on August 3rd, 2009