Key factors to remember before renting Flat
Moving to a new home is always a thrill and stressful at the same time. It is a mixed feeling of all the bitter-sweet emotions. However, life is dynamic and everyone has to go through it. It is not easy to find a house that suits your budget and choice after visiting many places. Many people end up taking the wrong decision due to lack of proper guidance.
In today's article, we will try to share some tips and advice, which will help you find the home of your choice. These things must be taken care of before renting out new home to ensure safety. Before buying a new home, many people have many questions, so they make many mistakes. Today's discussion is for them.
Budget
The first thing to look at is your budget. Compare the new house rent, security deposit, home shifting cost, new purchase cost, new house bill cost etc. with your current house.
House Location
Check the surrounding environment before buying a house. Residential area should be selected. It is better not to take a house near commercial or industrial establishments or factories. A small accident can cause huge damage if your house is very close to another house. Also check whether the new home is near your office and educational institution.
Interior of the house
First, take a good look inside and outside the house. Especially the walls of the house, it should be checked whether there is any mold/damp or not. Otherwise health will be at risk. Check how many electrical outlets there are, whether they are in the required places, whether the electricity connection is correct or not.
Check if there is adequate light and ventilation in the room. The location of the window, whether there are other buildings in front of the window, ensure protection and personal safety. If there is not enough light in the house, the electricity bill will be high by keeping the lights on all day. Moreover, it is also necessary for staying healthy.
Parking
If you have a car, motorcycle, it is important for you to check the parking space. Find out the size of the place, security, if there are any special rules.
Safety
Look around the house for security measures. Extra precautions should be taken when finding a home online to avoid scams. Need to know about area, local residents, nearby hospitals etc. Check if there is security system, night guard, cc camera in the area. Try to get to know your neighbors too. You will spend a lot of time with them, so it is good to know about them. It will be useful to get help in case of emergency.
Also know about the landlord. Find out about the characteristics of the landlord, the reason the previous tenant left, whether the house is being sold or not, and whether there are any problems related to the ownership of the house.
Information form
At present, the information of each landlord and tenant has to be filled in the prescribed form and submitted to the concerned police station. Do this right after renting the house.
Water and gas
Currently, the problem of water and gas in Dhaka city is increasing day by day. This problem is prevalent in some areas. Along with the rent, water and gas bills, whether the water and gas supply is regular or not, whether the water is clean or not should be known ahead.
Pets
If you have pets, find out if they are allowed. Many housing societies do not allow pets. However, there may be special rules. Also check if there is a park, hospital for your pet near home.
Contract
The most important thing while renting a house is the house rent document. Earlier this agreement was verbal. As a result, later there were conflicts on many issues. So now there is a written agreement. And everything is written in detail in the contract so that there is no problem.
Purpose
Whether the house will be used for residential or commercial purposes should be in the contract. Many times the house is used for other purposes in breach of contract. This involves safety concerns and the opinions of other residents of the home.
Time
The period for which the house is being rented should be clearly mentioned in the contract. It should also be mentioned how long before leaving the house.
Rental and payment method
How much the rent will be and how it will be paid is very important. Which method of cash, bank or mobile banking will be used, whether every month or 3-6 months rent should be paid at once should be in the contract. Whether the rent will be increased or not, when and by what amount should also be mentioned.
Keep a rent receipt every month. Also keep account of water and electricity. Know in advance whether any extra money is being charged, whether the meter is different or not.
Security Deposit
The advance amount of the rental period is the security deposit. It is deposited with the landlord, returned on departure. Again if there is any damage to the house, that amount is deducted. It depends on the house. Usually 2-3 months of money has to be paid in advance. Again in case of office 6 months rent may have to be paid in advance.
Contact the landlord directly. Renting a house through someone else often creates problems with rent amount, rules, security etc. Before coming home, if something is broken like water faucet, wall paint etc. tell the landlord and get it fixed. Moreover, any special rules of the house, rules of use of main gate, lift, garage etc., time etc. can also be mentioned in the contract. Keep two copies of the agreement.
Read the contract several times
A tenancy agreement is a very important and complex document. You have a security and legal relationship with it. This will help you in case of future problems. So read it again and again. Check each point thoroughly. If you find it difficult to understand something, consult a lawyer. Check if the landlord has added any additional conditions. Let me know if you want to add anything of your own. Your little caution will save you from any danger ahead.
Renting a new home or apartment is both exciting and stressful. But when the whole thing is under your own control, your worries will go away to some extent. Of course there will be obstacles, but with time and effort you can overcome them. Hopefully, our tips and advice will help you find the home of your choice easily.
