Don't sign the lease until you've read these tips.
"I really wish I would've know that just because you can get into your apartment without any trouble doesn't mean your furniture can!!"It's a great idea to not just measure the living space in a unit but also measure the width of the doorways. Some buildings, especially older ones, have really narrow doors, and you don't want to find this out the hard way on your move-in day."Don't visit once if you're considering long-term tenancy.
"I wish I did that when I rented a house next to a cemetery. I assumed it'd be quiet as a mouse. Nope. Constant daytime traffic, noisy , church visitors for morning, afternoon and evening services, Halloween visitors, etc."I live in a downtown area and thought I would be OK with no parking included, but, man, it really sucks having to run errands and get stuff done before 2 p.m. in order to get a good parking spot 😭.
"I've complained, asked to move units, claimed they are breaking the lease agreement, etc...and have gotten nowhere. From now on, I am definitely going to inquire about noise levels and how those issues will be handled, because it can be a serious hindrance on anyone's life.""The owner of the property matters as much as the place itself. Research your potential management company or landlord to see if there are complaints about them online.
Understand what your landlord/management company is obligated to fix, and be aware of things like how much notice your landlord must provide before raising your rent or terminating your lease. Avoid landlords who want unfettered access to your property and absentee landlords who live overseas.""Having your credit checked by multiple applications can lower your credit.