You need to be able to trust the people you are living with. If you think you wouldn’t be happy to go to sleep at night, or to leave your valuable things in the house with a prospective flatmate, the answer is simple—don’t move in.
Category > Rental Property
Question to Ask Before You Rent A Place
When you find a share accommodation advertisement that you are attracted to, there are a few questions that you need to ask before you start moving your bed in—after fighting off (so to speak) the other 20 people applying for the room!
Your Responsibilities as a Tenant
There are always two sides to a story and just because the landlord and agent have rules to follow doesn’t mean we get let off the hook.
Know Your Right as A Tenant
If you’re paying for a property in good condition, then that’s what you’re entitled to. That means if the toilet leaks or the back door is warped and won’t close properly, then the landlord has to fix it— and if it’s serious it has to be done immediately. If it’s not so serious—like a dripping [...]
Take a Deep Breath Before You Sign The Lease Part (3)
If a flatmate doesn’t pay their share of the rent it becomes your responsibility. As far as the landlord is concerned, the name on the lease is the person who must pay all the rent.So to protect yourself from wayward flatmates,make sure all the names are on the lease. You should also be given a [...]
