Rental Query

[Yannick W.]

Hi everyone,

So this question is coming from a renter's perspective - hoping this is the right place to post. I've been reading around a lot on tenant screening and will eventually be in a position to be a landlord myself (hopefully!) - however, renting is the right option at the moment and I want to ensure that I cover my own back without coming off as over-sensitive or pushy. 

My girlfriend and I are looking to move into a rental apartment next month, and I want to ensure that I tick all the right boxes in the application. I have rented before, but it was during university with a bunch of other people, with the help of a letting agency. As far as I can tell, we meet the criteria provided under the guides listed on BP - but does anyone have any other advice regarding questioning the landlord? Things like utilities are a given, but I want to avoid signing and realizing that I've missed something out, or should have considered something that I didn't. What questions should I be asking when viewing the property?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!