I'm emailing some people I'm going to be living with, and I don't think the lease is prepared yet/ready to be signed. I'm informing them in the email that I'd prefer to wait on handing over the deposit until the time I sign the lease. Is that appropriate? (Otherwise it feels like blindly handing money to strangers.)
2006-10-20 17:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by melon_rose 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
That depends where you live and what the Govt. regulation states about renting or leasing. I suggest consulting a landlord and tenant board to find out what the best situation is for you. You have to remember that not all town or cities have the same laws on renting a place. Anyhow, best wishes on a good healthy place with a decent roommate.
2006-10-20 17:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes very appropriate. You may be required to pay an application fee that usually covers the cost of doing a credit check but this should be a minimal fee. It is always best to get a lease agreement(contract) in writing. This leaves no doubt as to what the parties to the contract intended. If you have a feeling something is wrong chances are there probably is.....and your not even in the place yet. Remember if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, your probably better off looking for another place.
2006-10-21 00:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by mikeyc06010 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You're right. But since timing is an issue with things like this, tell them you'll "express" them or wire them the money as soon as they fax a copy of the lease with their signatures on it, or ask them to to trust you until you can sign it yourself.
Or maybe ask for a phone call, and get to know each other a little bit. Might help break down some fences, as well as reaching an agreement...
2006-10-21 00:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Snaredrum 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're right. Signed lease first. At the very lease, get something in writing from them that proves the whole thing just in case. If they don't accept your terms, I wouldn't trust them. I mean, what reason do they have to NOT do it the right way.
2006-10-21 00:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever give anyone any money under the circumstances without having a lease.........otherwise you might end up getting stuck paying for damages the other people cause to the apartment
2006-10-21 00:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by dahorndogd013 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...review the lease first...and confirm it with the property owner/ manager first to ensure your not part of any violations of the lease just by moving in ( Occupancy Limits based on Insurance coverage of the home for rental properties)...protect yourself by all means...they had scams like this in new mexico when i lived there...and pay your first rent with a check from your bank...I.e. Cashiers check...to establish a second paper trail on rent paid outside of your personal account...I.e. Request for a cashiers check with money from your checking account...Record is in your account of the transaction and in the banks checking system as well...with matching amounts for reference...post date the check for any deposits to the date of move-in if there is gonna be any length of time befor you actually "take control" of the property for rent ... also look into renters insurance for this property once you move in, in case of loss or theft of any valuable belongings...
2006-10-21 00:48:58 · answer #6 · answered by ca_ruff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the lease and read it well before you sign it. Don't buy a pig in a poke. Good Luck ! :)
2006-10-21 00:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋