{"id":2822,"date":"2021-01-27T21:14:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/barrymillerlaw.com\/stagingv3\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2021-01-27T21:19:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:19:04","slug":"tips-before-renting-an-apartment-or-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barrymillerlaw.com\/stagingv3\/tips-before-renting-an-apartment-or-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips Before Renting An Apartment Or Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By: Barry L. Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before renting a home or apartment, follow these tips to avoid issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Shop around.  It is a tenant\u2019s market right now.  See if there are incentives.  Free month\u2019s rent, re-imbursement for moving expenses or gift card.  If your credit score is high, ask that the security deposit be waived or reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  Ask for the lease in advance and review the lease prior to the move in date.  Have an attorney review it.  Points to watch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        b. Are there extra fees for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                    iii. pets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                    iv. utilities (water fees)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        c. Termination options:  2 month penalty option<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Walk though the unit prior to signing the lease.\u00a0 Notate in writing any deficiencies.\u00a0 Have the Landlord sign the walk though report.\u00a0 Have the Landlord commit in writing to a date to take care of the items.\u00a0 Be picky, when you move out, they will be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\u00a0 Get renter\u2019s insurance.\u00a0 Many apartments require it.\u00a0 Shop around for it.\u00a0 Your car insurance carrier may offer it and then you may get a discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.  Ask if there will be any construction\/improvements during your tenancy:  New roofs, parking lots, painting, siding replacement, recreation arears.  This may cause noise and inconvenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Check out the Landlord.\u00a0 Complaints with BBB, court filings, online reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.\u00a0 Get everything in writing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.  Once you are in, if the landlord materially fails to comply with an obligation under the lease, a tenant can terminate the lease pursuant to FS. 83.56 by giving 7 days written notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barry Miller Law is familiar with all aspects of real property law. If you, or someone you know, has legal questions concerning real estate, business or probate law, contact Barry Miller Law for assistance at 407-423-1700 or email us at info@BarryMillerLaw.com for a consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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