"The Do's and Don'ts of Apartment Renting"

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"The Do's and Don'ts of Apartment Renting"

[size=18]"The Do's and Don'ts of Apartment Renting"[/size]

DO:

* View the apartment!
* Visit the neighborhood at various times of the day, night & weekend.
* Read the lease and be sure you understand it.
* Before you sign the lease, obtain a copy of any rules & regulations.
* Be sure that the landlord writes into the lease (and signs) any promised repairs.
* Keep a copy of the lease along with a copy of any additional rules/regulations.
* Know the rules concerning pets if you plan to have any.
* Be aware of any maintenance responsibilities if you are renting a house.
* Know what the penalties are for breaking a lease.

DON'T:

* Don't sign a 12-month lease if you are going to rent for only 9 months (the school year).
* Don't sign a lease without first seeing the apartment.
* Don't sign a lease with an automatic renewal clause.
* Don't sign a lease that gives the landlord(s) unlimited access without notification. (Only in the case of an emergency should landlords be permitted to enter your apartment without notifying you first.)