Renting an apartment or a paying guest accommodation can be a
pleasant as well as a bad experience depending on the type of the landlord you
are bestowed with. Renting in itself is such a daunting and challenging task
and when you have a troublesome landlord or property manager your life will
surely become very problematic and stressful. But in case you want to make sure
that you are stressful and desiring to lead a hassle free life you make
undertake certain precautionary measures and steps.
Security & Safety Concerns
In respect to the point as a renter your security and safety
concerns are highly important and must be given importance as well. You must
make sure to live in close vicinity to other tenants or a place where there are
shops, ATMs, hospitals, pharmacy, restaurants situated nearby. The safety of
the locality must be evaluated and you should ensure to get protected from
burglary and intrusion from unknown people and strangers before signing the
lease and depositing the advance payment.
Cooperate with the Landlord
Renting an apartment or staying in a paying guest in Bangalore doesn’t only
involve the relationship of paying the rent every month. You can become
friendly with the landlord and even provide help or any kind of assistance
whenever the situation arrives. This gives you an edge over other tenants and
the landlord will also be polite and friendly with you in return. In terms of
price hike or any other issues you can request him and put forward clauses that
are convenient for you. Furthermore, you must avoid situations of arguments and
try to cooperate with the landlord. This is beneficial for you as a tenant.
Know your Tenancy Rights
There is a tenancy agreement that is signed between you and the
landlord and it provides with certain amount of rights for both of you. You
need to know your rights well. For instance, as a renter you have the full
right to stay in the rental house within the given lease period. Similarly the
landlord has the right to ask for the monthly rental in the specific date
mentioned. You must ensure to abide by the tenancy laws and regulations that have
been set by the landlord and mentioned in the lease paper.
Getting a Renter's Insurance
If you get a renter’s insurance, you have the option of
protecting the value of your possessions in case they are destroyed or stolen.
Your landlord might provide you with one but usually covers the building that
you live in and not for your personal belongings. If you explore the market,
you will come across so many insurance companies that will offer the policies
particularly for the renter and covers all your property belongings at full
replacement costs. In case of a liability lawsuit where you are held
responsible for damaging other tenant’s property, the renter’s insurance
can protect you as well. In the situations like theft, fire or any adverse
weather conditions the renter’s insurance is a very good option to consider as
you get the boost to recover from the losses and start all over again.
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