What questions you should ask before renting a property?

You are now ready to take the next steps from your parents home to your own home. There are several things that you should consider when taking such a big step. First you may want to consider what type of property are you looking to rent a apartment, house, or mobile home? In each of the properties there are pros and cons to renting. Below is a list of items of questions to consider when renting each type of unit.

Apartment:

• Which level do you want to live on?
• What if you have loud neighbors, how do you plan on handling the situation?
• What amenities do they have?
• Can you have washer and dryer in the unit?
• If you have pets are they allowed and is there a deposit?
• How long is my lease for?
• Are you in a safe neighborhood?

House:

• What utilities do I have to pay? (ex: trash, water, electric)
• Is there central air or do I need wall units?
• How do I heat my home?
• Where do I park?
• Do they allow animals and is there a deposit?
• When is my rent do, if you are late is there a added fee?
• How do they want the rent cash or check?
• Do I have to maintain the lawn?
• How safe if your neighborhood?

Mobile Home:

• How is the home heated (oil or propane or electric)
• If oil or propane (who pays you or the landlord)
• If oil or propane do your research on prices
• Do you need a lease with the mobile home park ( if applicable) and the landlord)
• Who pays for utilities?
• Who maintains the lawn?

There are many questions that you need to ask but these are just some starters. If I have left any out please post them in the comments.