What should a renter ask before renting an apartment?

Answer 1

There are many questions to ask when we will renting a apartments. Depending on where you rent or live. For example:

How much do you rent monthly?

What is the applications process?

What are included and additional in the rent?

How I can pay money?

Parking

Pets Policy

How maintenance request work etc.

Answer 2

Questions to Ask Prospective TenantsHere is some advice on questions to ask before renting our your property:

• Always ask if they have rented before. You do not need people who have never taken care of their own place. I say this from 31 years of renting property. Conversely, new college grads can make fine tenants.
• Ask why they want to rent your property, how long they have lived at their current residences, and why they are leaving their current residences.
• Who will be living in the unit? Asking who will be living in the unit can be discriminatory. Always ask how many instead.
• Definitely ask for references. They can give you insights about the applicant's character and performance, as well as the applicant's history in rent payment and care of property. (Of course, current landlords are sometimes not the most reliable sources of information. They may be give a good reference because they want to get rid of a bad tenant.) The tenants prior (not current) landlord is the best reference.
• Get a background check that looks for police reports or any criminal background, as well as evictions ands other court activity. AMSties has been helpful in screening tenants, but there arew numerous such services. Accept tenants whose FICO score is better than 650.
• Ask about their employment, i.e. their employer and length of time on the job. It's not just income you want to know about. Frequent job changes may indicate an unstable income source.
• Be sure the size of the family falls within occupancy guidelines.
• Be sure to interview each prospective tenant from the same list of prepared questions and write their answers along with personal impressions. Let them know if they meet your minimum standards, without promising the place to them.
• Tell them upfront exactly the move-in money you expect. Tell them the rules you expect them to live by (no drugs, wild parties, illegal activities, unauthorized roommates, etc.) so they can walk away.
• Sit down with them and go over the lease point-by-point to be sure they understand each clause.
• Be sure to have an official Move-In Inspection Report to certify the condition of the apartment.

Questions to ask when renting out an apartment

1. What is their previous rental history?

2. Why they need to move in to your apartment

3. What is their most complaints on their previous place?

4. How often they pay late on their landlord?

5. Are they open to have roommates or not?

These questions will give you more hints on how your future tenant will be with you once choose to live on your apartment.

Answer 3

* I think it's important to know if there are any major construction projects planned in the neighborhood (street repaving/widening, new commercial areas). This will give you an idea of the street congestion and noise level of what's going on outside your window. Also, ask what has been renovated most recently (and when), and about how long the current residents have been living there. Lastly, many people think a secured front door is important, as well as well-lit hallways and parking lots/garages.

Answer 4

Some questions I can think of..... First decide what you want, make a wish list. How much can you afford to spend on rent? Will improvements made help you get a discount on rent from the landlord? What happens if something breaks? Does the owner have homeowners insurance? (you will need your own renters insurance) If you want out of the lease, what are the conditions?

Answer 5

Several things: (I'm an agent) 1) How much do you charge and what do you provide for that fee? 2) For what time period should I list my apartment with you? 3) What methods will you be using to find rental candidates? MLS, signs, etc. 4) If I am unhappy, is there a cancellation fee charged to me? 5) Ask them for references to other landlords they have worked for and call them up to see if they were pleased with the tenants that agent found them in the past. 6) Another thing is to ask the agent how she will qualifiy the potential tenant - does she or her office pull the tenant's credit report, criminal background, do an eviction history search, validate the social security number, call the employer to verify employment or will you have to do it? These are essential issues. 7) Will she use a lockbox or show it personally every time? Tip: lockboxes will get more showings for you than if you make the agent be present everytime it gets shown by another agent. Good luck!

Answer 6

if it's an apartment or duplex, find out if any of the neighbors smoke... i moved into an apartment and the neighbor downstairs and next door smoked. the smell came through the walls and my entire apartment smelled like an ashtray.

find out when rent is due

dogs are ok

gas or electic

smokers

how long have they owned the house

Answer 7

Everything he can! A renter should ask a landlord whatever he needs to in order to make a decision on whether to rent from him. This includes, but does not limit to: What the rent includes (such as utilities, amenities); negotiate security deposits and other advance payments. Your landlord should provide his name and legal address, and who to contact in case of emergencies. Also consider getting renter's insurance: your rent typically doesn't include this and it may be required by your landlord.

Answer 8

How long are you planning on staying? Do you have references from former landlords? What is your criteria in looking for a place to rent? Are you gainfully employed? Can I check with your place of work? If this is to be a roommate..... What are your hours of work? What time of day do you get up/ go to sleep? what days are important for you to sleep in? Are you willing to share equally in the husework? Have you had roommates before? What bothered you most about them or their habits?

Answer 9

You're going to want to find out a few things. I ofter try to look at what it will look like when you go to move out; ie, what you're obligated to pay and cover and so forth. Like if there's damage to the apartment or something of that nature. I also look at the location. Find out what services are truly going to be covered in your apartment, with furnishings and repairs and things. Hidden costs can be tricky. Ask about everything and don't accept anything but truly straight answers.

Answer 10

bring a cup with you . pour some water from the sink in the new apartment does it look clear does it smell funny take a small taste