Questions to ask before I sign the lease?
I am going to review the terms of a lease on rental property sometime soon. I have already asked some basic questions and everything. What are some things I should ask before I sign the lease?
I am going to read the entire lease before I sign it. Who know, I might not like all of the terms and not even bother. But if it is just a basic lease, what are some additional things I should ask? I just want to make sure I cover everything.
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lease property | , 26 Mar 10
By Tim, March 28, 2010 @ 2:01 am
You need to READ the lease before signing. Most leases will have a clause saying that no verbal promises are a part of the lease. It is only what the lease says that matters.
By senzualsindhique, March 30, 2010 @ 1:31 pm
REAAAD the whole lease!!
By estielmo, April 1, 2010 @ 2:49 am
For the protection of both parties there should ALWAYS be a Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Report done at both ends of the rental period.
Here is one to use as a guide:
You can note all the less-than-perfect conditions at move-in so you won’t be responsible when you move out. And both sign it and keep copies.
It doesn’t obligate the landlord to repair everything on it, but it does document the tenant isn’t responsible. If nothing is noted the condition is assumed to be ‘acceptable’ to both parties.