{"id":8975,"date":"2018-12-13T04:50:28","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T04:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/7-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-lease\/"},"modified":"2018-12-13T04:50:28","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T04:50:28","slug":"7-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-lease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/7-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-lease\/","title":{"rendered":"7 questions to ask before signing a lease"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Renting a house is a great a way to live affordably and it\u2019s even better if you split the costs with a few housemates. <\/strong><\/p>\n

However it\u2019s important to ask the right questions before signing a lease. Renting houses<\/a> takes practice and can often mean learning from costly mistakes.<\/p>\n

Avoid\u00a0falling into the traps that come with being an inexperienced renter by asking these seven questions before taking the leap.<\/p>\n

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Ask your agent plenty of questions before signing your lease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

1. Can I\u00a0take the lease home and read it properly before signing it?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been approved for a house that you\u2019ve applied for, it\u2019s fine to ask for a day or two to properly look over the lease and make sure the terms are reasonable.<\/p>\n

Be prompt about it, but make sure you read over it carefully and have a trusted friend look at it too. This will stop you from signing on the dotted line of dodgy lease.<\/p>\n

Ask for a day or two to look properly over the lease before you sign it.<\/p>\n

2. Is this a typical amount to pay for\u00a0a rental property in this suburb?<\/h2>\n

This is more a question you should be asking before you apply for the house but if you suspect that there\u2019s something a bit off with amount that you\u2019re paying, it\u2019s a good idea to question it now.<\/p>\n

Also be wary of additional \u2018extras\u2019. The advertised\u00a0price of the property and what you actually end up paying each month can sometimes differ so make sure you stay on top of it and question anything that doesn\u2019t seem right.<\/p>\n

\"Pool\"<\/p>\n

Beware of all the costs involved with renting your property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

3. Can we have an official lease drawn up?<\/h2>\n

If a landlord tries to have you move in to their property without a proper lease, you should definitely be questioning this.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important the agreement be documented on paper and signed by both parties,\u00a0so\u00a0make sure you ask this\u00a0question and follow through with having your request granted.<\/p>\n

Top tips: Rental leases and legal obligations<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Is this a safe area to live in?<\/h2>\n

Make sure you do your research on the exact location of the property before you start moving\u00a0your stuff in.<\/p>\n

Do an internet search of the area and\u00a0have a look at surrounding business and houses to get a feel for the neighbourhood. You don\u2019t want to find out about that hidden rave club under your building that keeps you awake all night after you\u2019ve signed a 12-month lease.<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

Get a feel for the neighbourhood before you move in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

5. Can we organise an inspection\u00a0for my housemate?<\/h2>\n

It can be difficult to get everyone to a rental property inspection at the same time but it\u2019s\u00a0important that everyone who\u00a0is moving into the house sees it before they move in.<\/p>\n

You need to make sure that everyone is happy before you sign the lease and if that means arranging an extra viewing with the real estate<\/a> agent, it\u2019s important to ask the question and make it happen.<\/p>\n

Interview tips:\u00a05 questions to ask a potential housemate<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Can you please fix this problem with the property?<\/h2>\n

If there\u00a0is\u00a0a problem you\u2019ve noticed you need to ask the landlord to fix\u00a0it immediately.<\/p>\n

Never hesitate to ask for repairs on a house that you\u2019re renting. It\u2019s\u00a0in the landlord\u2019s best interest to stay on top of home maintenance repairs, as they can get worse over time without action.<\/p>\n

Never hesitate to ask for repairs on a house that you\u2019re renting.<\/p>\n

7. Can you wait for a moment while I document this?<\/h2>\n

If the real estate agent<\/a> or landlord is giving you a tour of the\u00a0home and they\u2019re pointing out things that will be fixed by the time you move in, take the time to stop and document the problem by taking notes and a photo.<\/p>\n

Paper trails are incredibly important when you\u2019re renting a house\u00a0so be sure to keep a file of house related documents.<\/p>\n

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