Should you rent privately or through a real estate agency? Who do you turn to for help when something goes wrong with your rented house or apartment? Naturally the agents are going to tell you they’re the best bet. And the truth is, unless you really know the private landlord personally, they probably are the best in this situation.
It’s kind of like going to a foot specialist with a sore ear. Both are doctors but the foot specialist isn’t going to know quite as much about ears as an ear, nose and throat guy.After all, that’s what he’s specialised in . . . It’s the same with real estate agents. Basically you don’t want to have any hassles, just to pay your rent. The rest is up to the agent to worry about.
If, for example, something needs repairing, you only have to let the agent know and then it’s up to him or her to follow it through. Going through a real estate agent is the best way for an inexperienced renter. Agents are bound by the rules and conditions of the Residential Tenancy Act, whereas private landlords are also bound by these rules but may not follow them as closely.
Take inspections, for example. Maybe you don’t realise it but any place you rent is subject to regular inspections by the landlord or agent. In theory these can occur as often as every three or six months.
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