Everything is final, you are sitting in front of your rental lease and you are about to sign it. WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! Don’t sign it yet! Pull your breaks there for a few minutes. There is a bunch of questions you should ask before you put your signature on the lease. So, you did do it? if yes then that’s great! You can continue. But, if you didn’t and don’t know what queries should you clarify before signing the lease! Don’t worry, the BivocalBirds summarized all of them to get you to initiate your path to inquisitiveness, which is as follows:

2. Everything is final, you are sitting in front of your rental lease and you
are about to sign it. WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! Don’t sign it yet! Pull your
breaks there for a few minutes. There is a bunch of questions you
should ask before you put your signature on the lease. So, you did do it?
if yes then that’s great! You can continue.
But, if you didn’t and don’t know what queries should you clarify
before signing the lease! Don’t worry, the BivocalBirds summarized all
of them to get you to initiate your path to inquisitiveness, which is as
follows:

3. BEFORE APPLYING
Before you going to sign the lease agreement, in some places, very first
you have to submit an application.
Here are the questions to ask related to the application process.
• Application fee amount?
• What is your application procedure?
• What screening criteria will I have to meet?
• Is there is any problem if I need a cosigner?
• When would I be able to move in?

4. ABOUT THE LEASE
Here are the queries you should clarify to understand the lease agreement
better:
• What is the lease period?
• After the first term of the lease, will I be able to renew for another year?
• After the present lease ended, can I choose to lease month to month?
• Will there be a rent increase if I renew? If so, how much?
• Is subletting allowed?
• Do you require renter’s insurance?
• Are any utilities included in the rent?
• What is your early lease termination policy?
• How early notice is required when I move out?

5. ROOMMATES
• What is the process if I decide to get a
roommate?
• How long can a guest stay with me before I
have to add them to the lease?
• If I get a roommate, will we have to sign a
new lease?
• Will my rent increase if I get a roommate?
• Will I have to pay an extra security deposit if
someone moves in with me?
Even if you are currently single and don’t have a roommate, it will not be waste to
know how getting a roommate could affect your lease agreement. And we don’t know
what might happen in the future, so it better to know everything beforehand. Here
are the questions about roommates:

6. RESTRICTIONS
You should know what you aren’t allowed to do so you don’t
accidentally violate your lease agreement. Here are the questions
related to a restriction you should ask:
• Are there any noise level restrictions?
• Am I allowed to paint the walls?
• Can I put up wallpaper?
• Am I allowed to hang pictures with nails?
• Am I allowed to swap out light fixtures?

7. FEES
There are other fees aside from rent, you should inquire about it. Here
are the questions:
• What fees are associated with breaking the lease?
• Are there any application fees?
• What are your move-in fees?
• How much is the security deposit?
• Is there a late rent payment fee?
• What are the pet fees?
• Is there a parking fee?

8. RENT
Aside from the “how much”, there are other queries you should clarify
concerning rent. Here are some:
• When is rent due?
• Do you have a grace period? If so, how many days until a late fee is
assessed?
• Is there an option to pay rent online?
• What other methods of payment do you accept for rent?

9. PARKING
Parking is important. So, be sure to ask these:
• Is parking included in the rent or are there any additional parking
fees?
• Will I have an assigned spot?
• Where can guests park?
• Where is the parking area?

10. AMENITIES
• If there isn’t an in-unit washer and
dryer, where is the laundry, and
what is the cost?
• How’s the Wi-Fi? Is there free Wi-Fi?
• Who are the Wi-Fi and cable
providers for the community?
• Are storage rooms available? What is
the fee?
• Is the stove gas or electric?
• Is there a dishwasher?
• Is there a garbage disposal?
Amenities are always surrounded by rules and possibly even fees are associated.
Therefore, don’t forget to ask:

11. MAINTENANCE
Here is what you should ask about maintenance:
• What happens if I accidentally break an appliance?
• How is routine maintenance completed for the unit?
• Do you offer 24-hour emergency maintenance? If not, who should I
call if there is an emergency?
• Can I submit a maintenance request online?
• How long does it usually take to get something repaired?
• How much notice do you typically give before entering the
apartment?

12. SAFETY
Safety is must so make sure you ask about this topic:
• Where are the smoke detectors?
• How often are the smoke detectors checked?
• Is there a sprinkler system?
• Are there lights in the parking area?
• Are there cameras in the parking area?
• Do you have on-site security?
• Are apartments equipped with smart devices or alarm systems?
• How often are the door locks changed?
• Do you have keyless entry locks?

13. Same as a roommate, so just in case ask these questions:
• Am I allowed to have pets?
• How many pets am I allowed to have?
• If I don’t have a pet now but I get one at a later date, will my lease
change?
• Do you have a dog park or a pet-washing station?
• What is the weight limit?
• Do you have breed restrictions?
PETS

14. Except from this list, if you have any more questions, write them ahead
of time so you don’t forget them when you clarify your queries.
Remember all your questions are important so don’t afraid to ask
them! Its your right and you should!
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