04/20/2021
From Monday's article share "12 Tips For Being a Great Tenant That Landlords Love for Apartments."
Here is one ESSENTIAL piece of advice that we can't stress enough:
1) Read Your Lease! Yes, yes, yes. Read it - from stem to stern, top to bottom, fore and aft. Before signing - Ask questions that need clarification, ask the landlord to put in writing any verbal promises that they made, and especially make sure the lease includes a move-in/move-out condition form. You and the landlord or property manager should walk through the property together before you move in and document the exact condition, with photographs. After you move out, repeat the process, referencing the original form and photos, so you have documentation of exactly what damage was pre-existing. It can help you make sure you get as much of your security deposit back as possible.