Renting an apartment is a whole science, and when you first encounter the search for housing, there is a great risk of falling into the hands of scammers. So, what to look for, what documents to check and what should be alarming when renting an apartment.

Study the prices in the rental housing market

Did you find an ad offering an apartment for 25 thousand rubles in the center of Moscow with a good repair? Forget about her, she doesn't exist. You call the specified phone number and there, most likely, they will say that it has already been passed, but you can consider another great option. It will be an apartment more expensive than the indicated price and much worse. So unscrupulous realtors lure customers.

To understand what rental price is adequate and what is suspiciously cheap, you need to study the market. Analyze rental advertisements in the area you are interested in, call the indicated numbers to check the reality of the apartments, and after a few hours you will already understand that for 25-30 thousand rubles within the Garden Ring you will not rent anything decent, but in residential areas it Maybe.

Don't fall for the tricks of scammers

In 95% of cases, you will still have to deal with a realtor. Even if you are looking for housing yourself, it is almost certain that the agent will be from the owner. There are scammers who, pretending to be realtors, offer to see an apartment for money (the apartment is simply gorgeous and you definitely want to rent it) or they offer you to buy a database of owners who rent apartments (then you can conclude a contract directly and you won’t have to pay a commission to a realtor). Of course, this is all a lie.

Also, do not cooperate with agents who show you fake photos, but in reality the apartments are completely different. If he is unscrupulous in this matter, he can deceive in another.

Check owner documents

When you liked the apartment and you already think that you have found the one, be sure to ask for the documents. You need to check the certificate of ownership of the apartment, passport and utility bills.

- Certificate of ownership

What to look for? Firstly, the data in this document and in the passport must match. Secondly, this way you make sure that you are really the owner of the home. Anyone can show an apartment - a realtor, a neighbor, a relative, but you need to sign an agreement only with the owner, or with a person who has a notarized power of attorney from the owner. Otherwise, the next day after you celebrate the housewarming, the real owner of the apartment will come and simply kick you out. And you will lose all the money already paid.

Also pay attention to the number of owners. If there are several of them, then it is necessary to require written consent from all owners to rent out the apartment. The consequence will be about the same - for example, the ex-wife will come, say that no one asked her, and give one day to move out. This is almost certainly a collusion between them, because they will get all your money.

- Utility bills

Look at the receipts for information about the debt for previous months. If it is, then demand to pay off the debt. At some point, either the owner will want to attribute this amount to you, or, if it is a large debt, utilities will begin to threaten to cut off your services.

Take a closer look at the apartment

This is one more step before the conclusion of the contract. It is necessary to check everything in the apartment - whether household appliances are working, whether the tap is flowing, whether the legs of the sofa or the armrests of the chair are broken. All information about the condition of the apartment must be registered in the act of acceptance and transfer of property. Often, in a hurry, realtors or the owners themselves write the standard wording "in fair condition" or "in good condition." It is better to fix everything meticulously so that later you are not required to reimburse the cost of the initially scratched laminate.

Read the contract from and to

It doesn’t matter if a realtor concludes a contract or you have taken a typical one from the Internet, do not be too lazy to study it carefully. In the contract, you need to check the full name and passport details of the owner of the home, the address of the apartment, indicate the rental period and cost, the conditions for reviewing housing fees, the conditions and procedure for early termination of the contract and penalties, and even the number of visits by the owner. So, if you forget about this item, then the owner will be able to easily come to you at least every day, supposedly with a check. You are unlikely to stand it and decide to move out, which means that sanctions will be imposed on you for terminating the contract. Or, if you verbally say that you will live with a cat, but do not write this down in the contract, one day this can become the reason for your eviction. And do not forget about the most detailed description of the property in the appendix to the contract - the act of acceptance and transfer.

Assess the suitability of the owner

Whatever one may say, in any case, you will need to communicate with the owner. Let's say you transfer payment to a card, but ... the tap broke, a letter arrived in the mailbox, the neighbors offer to chip in at the barrier. Yes, and the number of visits can be limited in the contract, but not the number of calls. Some grandmothers who rent apartments consider it their duty to worry too obsessively about tenants. All this can be understood when meeting with the owners and weigh whether you can put up with it.

Pay the first month, deposit, commission

You need to understand that when renting an apartment, you should immediately prepare three amounts - payment for the first month, a deposit and a commission to the realtor.

You pay the deposit to the landlord, usually equal to the monthly rent. Some owners agree to split the payment over two months. A pledge is a kind of protection for the owner, because he, too, can be deceived. What if you take all the equipment and move out of the apartment or ruin all the furniture? The deposit is either returned at the end of the rental period (if nothing is damaged), or by agreement you can live the last month on account of this amount.

The commission goes to the realtor and you pay it. Usually, only when renting an expensive apartment, the owner pays the agent. The amount can be different - as 10% of the cost of rent per month, and 100%.

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According to the rental agreement, an apartment, house or a separate room is transferred to the tenant for a fee. He can own and use the residential premises, observing all contractual conditions.

It is worth saying that the owner of a dwelling can be not only an individual, but also a legal entity. Only an individual can become a tenant of an apartment.

Residential rentals are of the following types:

1. Social.
2. Commercial.

The first option does not interest us, so we go straight to the second.

Commercial rental It's just like renting an apartment. Here, the owner of the dwelling and the tenant are just free participants in legal relations.

They conclude an agreement on renting an apartment of their own free will, having previously agreed on all the conditions and requirements. An appropriate contract must be signed without fail. Without it, you will not be able to prove anything in court (if any disputes suddenly arise).

Search for housing through a real estate agency

Anyone who wants to rent an apartment for the first time, as a rule, turns to a special company. When choosing an agency, you should focus on the advice of friends - the organization must be verified. A specially authorized person performs the following functions:

1. Selects an apartment based on the requirements of the client.
2. Agrees with the owner of the dwelling about the date of viewing.
3. Walks with the tenant and looks through the selected living quarters.
4. At the time of the conclusion of the lease, conducts all negotiations.
5. Provides the client with advice on all issues and nuances of the contract.
6. Checks the documentation of the owner of the dwelling.
7. Present at the conclusion of the lease. Engaged in drawing up an act of acceptance and transfer, which includes an inventory of the property of the residential premises.

In other words, he must accompany the client everywhere - up to the signing of the contract. The price for the services of a specialist is calculated on an individual basis - depending on each specific situation. Each company has its own price list for the provision of services of this type.

What you need to know when renting an apartment and how not to run into scammers

Fraud in the rental of residential premises is as follows:

Photos differ from the actual state of affairs

You need to be wary if the cost of renting an apartment and its repair have significant differences. If in the provided images the apartment looks like a luxury apartment (as if the photos were copied from magazines), but the rental price is low (or does not even reach the market value bar), there is a fact of fraud. The explanation may be as follows - the apartment shown in the photo has already been rented, so you will be provided with a different, lower quality one. In reality, the following may come to light: such housing simply does not exist, and never has. How to prove the fact that the images in the ad are not unique? Use the "Search by Image" service - various sites will show you all the matches. As a rule, such "announcements" pursue the following goal - on their basis, a base of possible tenants is formed.

Check address

Such an apartment may not exist at all. Carefully fill out the contract, verify all the information - even when cooperating with a real estate company and a specialist in this matter. Many are deceived - the address indicated in the agreement is not in reality. In other words, they pay rent for a non-existent apartment. If suddenly you or your friends are affected by this situation, terminate the lease on your own initiative. Just send a notice to the address of the landlord. If you don't have any documents, just forget about this apartment and that's it (you don't need to pay anything in this case).

Very often fraudulent realtors act as follows: they demand to pay for all the information services provided (the amount is approximately 9,000 rubles). This is followed by the transfer to the client of several numbers of landlords - they do not accompany the client at the time of inspection of the property.

Viewing for a fee

You do not need to pay money to view the rented apartment. No one has the right to demand money from you for this. If a realtor starts asking for money, then this is his way of earning money - that is, the transaction itself is not interesting to him. Sometimes it happens that the realtor and the owner of the premises collude and share the money from views 50 to 50%. Often, these tricks are "caught" by visitors - those who are poorly versed in all the nuances of this procedure. If you are affected by such a problem, do not continue cooperation with this realtor.

The property can be re-rented

It is worth remembering the following: tenants of residential premises do not have the right to share or settle for a while other citizens. You can not charge other individuals money and commission fees. The conclusion of the contract should be carried out only with the owner of the apartment. You should first check all the documentation that serves as confirmation of his ownership.

Fraudsters may offer to acquire a customer base

This deceptive method was "developed" in the recent past. Such a realtor can tell the client that the database is updated every day, but if you pay for access to it, you can only get acquainted with outdated information. In order not to get into such a situation, study the various reviews of other people on the Internet.

Demand always leads to the birth of supply, but not every one of them will be honest. Therefore, the choice of a realtor should be approached with all responsibility.

How to rent an apartment

If you decide to look for housing on your own, you must select an ad from the owner of the apartment you like. In this case, you yourself appoint the time, date and go to the accommodation that suits you. Of course, in such a situation there are certain nuances. But most people prefer not to contact realtors and firms.

Sometimes it happens that you need to rent an apartment urgently - you can’t do without it. For example, if a person goes on a business trip for a long time. You will need to shell out a rather large amount of money for a hotel, buying an apartment is very expensive, and the goal will not justify the investment.

Benefits of renting an apartment

Rented housing has the following advantages:

1. Tenant mobility. It is possible to move to another district or to another city - if offered a more attractive position. Or a noisy interchange or an industrial complex was built near the apartment building, it is quite possible to change the place of residence.
2. You do not need to do repairs and spend money on it. Only the owner of the dwelling will think about new furniture and plumbing. The fall in consumer qualities of the situation leads to a decrease in rent.

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Verification of the owner of the premises

To make sure that the dwelling is legally clean, its The owner must provide you with the following documentation:

1. A document stating that he is the owner.
2. An agreement that serves as a confirmation of the ownership of a dwelling (for example, provide you with an agreement fixing the purchase and sale).
3. Identification.
4. If the landlord is a representative of the owner of the premises, they must be provided with a power of attorney certified by a notary. This document confirms the right to control.

It is necessary to ensure that there are no debts - that all utility bills are paid. Verification of all counters, receipts and payments must be carried out before the conclusion of the contract.

The consent of each of the owners of the premises

If the apartment has not one, but several owners(in other words, it is a fractional property), the lease requires the consent of everyone (all of them must be over 14 years old). This agreement must be signed by all the owners of the apartment (or any other individual who has a notarized power of attorney from them).

If you need to rent a room in a communal dwelling, you will need the consent of each neighbor. This issue is up to the landlord. They must also be provided with a document with the prescribed procedure for using this residential premises - in other words, in which room this or that owner is located. This will allow you to avoid unnecessary conflicts and unwanted collisions.

How to rent an apartment

If the document is drawn up correctly and has legal force, it should include:

• Full name and personal data of the owner of the housing and the tenant;
• The amount that the tenant will pay each month;
• Situations according to which the payment for residential premises can be changed;
• How many times the owner can visit the property to check it. Also, all the conditions for checks are prescribed here.
• Information about persons who may live with the tenant.
• Time period - when and for how long the property is rented out.
• Terms of termination of the contract.
• The contract should describe the housing in detail: it is necessary to reflect its address, area and number of rooms, floor, and so on.

Despite this, any agreement is individual - there is no standard form for filling out in the legislation of the Russian Federation.

It is on the day when the contract is concluded that the tenant must ask the owner to provide an extract from the personal account. With the help of this document, the tenant will find out whether all utility bills have been paid (whether the landlord has any debts). He will also receive information about which people are registered at the address of the housing.

The apartment should not be with debts and registered citizens - individuals.

Important point: pay attention to the rights and obligations - and not only the tenant, but also the landlord. For example, it is necessary to determine the schedule of inspection visits to the leased premises by its owner.

Rent

The key issue is the amount of rent. The following information is mandatory:

• Who is required to pay utility bills?
• Who pays for the Internet, telephone and other services.

Any transfer of funds must be made using a receipt. There is an opinion that by demanding this document, a person expresses his distrust of the other side of legal relations. Although this is a completely normal situation - after all, you do not know what the other person is like.

The contract comes into force only after the signing by both parties of the act of acceptance and transfer of the apartment. This document should reflect the following information: the tenant was given housing for use and he accepted it, without any claims. After that, the tenant bears all responsibility for the premises. He must monitor the safety of the apartment and the property located in it.

Important point: if housing is rented for a year or more, the signed agreement must go through the registration process with Rosreestr.

And although the owner of the apartment should take upon himself the solution of this issue, any responsible tenant is obliged to follow how this formality is fulfilled.

The apartment cannot be sold or mortgaged before the expiration of the lease agreement. If the apartment is rented for a short time, you do not need to register anything.

A contract is a legal document. Just for this reason, any changed lease term must be formalized with the help of a special additional agreement. Very often, the landlord and the tenant sign an agreement to extend the lease of the apartment, keeping all the basic conditions.

It is worth mentioning that the transfer act necessarily includes an inventory of all property located in the residential premises (the one that is transferred for use along with the apartment itself).

What is a property inventory?

An inventory of property is called an appendix to a lease agreement. The inventory reflects the property transferred to the client for a certain time period.

The owner of the apartment has the right to include in the inventory: all furniture, electronic equipment, kitchen utensils, and so on. If something is lost or damaged by the tenant (not reflected in the property inventory), it will not be possible to return the item to the owner of the housing.

Rent contract

How is the document drafted?

As a rule, an inventory of property when renting housing (apartment premises) is filled out according to standards.

What details must be included in the act?

1. The document must have a title. It can be anything.
2. After that, it is worth registering where and when this document was drawn up.
3. Information about the parties to the agreement should be reflected. The data of not only the landlord, but also the tenant are described.
4. And the last - prescribe a link to the lease.
5. After reflecting and fixing all of the above information, the parties prescribe the following moment: the landlord transfers for temporary use not only the residential premises, but also the property located in it - the tenant must accept all this property.
6. The following is a listing of all property in the home.
7. Both parties put their signatures at the end of the document.

Nuances of registration of the inventory of property

It all depends on the transferred apartment, on what exactly remains in it. In some situations, certain difficulties may arise. For example, if we are talking about renting an empty apartment. In such a situation, there will be almost nothing to prescribe in this document when renting an apartment. Only water meters, plumbing fixtures, and others located in the building will be described.

It is worth noting that today citizens often rent out an apartment completely ready for occupancy (that is, with all the necessary property - even with forks and spoons). This leads to the fact that the inventory of property may take more than one or two sheets.

The most important thing in such situations is not to ignore established rules, to prescribe and reflect any object available in housing. In addition, there is an option with fixing the state of the entire property on a photo or video. These images can later be attached to the lease agreement. The inventory of property is a complex legal document that, in the event of disputes, can protect the interests of the landlord.

Rules for renting an apartment for a long time

Be sure to check whether the owner of the apartment has the right to rent it out. Carefully study all the documentation provided to you.

What questions to ask when renting an apartment

It is imperative to clarify at what address the owner of the dwelling lives. Check his personal data (phone number, address provided to you).

Check the conditions under which the Internet is connected in the residential area (if it has already been done, specify who and how will pay for it).

When inspecting a rented apartment, check the condition of the plumbing and electrical wiring. An important point: if only a few devices are connected (we are talking about an electric kettle, a laptop, a washing machine), the plugs should not be knocked out. It is also worth making sure that there are no ants, cockroaches and so on in the rented apartment.

If the inspection process reveals any specific malfunctions, ask the owner of the premises who will pay for the repair work.
If you rent a room that does not have a lock (or you are talking about paying for one bed), you do not need to pay a deposit.

The windows of the dwelling must be in good condition. Otherwise, in the winter season it will be excessively cold in the apartment, and in hot weather it will be difficult for the air conditioner to perform its functions.

Be sure to record the numbers of emergency institutions that you need to call in the event of an emergency. A copy of the lease agreement must contain a note about the monthly payment of rent. The owner of the dwelling must put his personal signature without fail.

Property in a rented apartment

Clarify the issue with appliances and furniture - will you be able to use the owner's furniture or will you need to transport your own. Since the market price of renting premises is always unstable, it is not necessary to draw up a lease for a long time for a certain price. Of course, this is just advice, the decision is still yours anyway, but if prices suddenly drop, you can always find a cheaper rental option (or ask the landlord to give you a discount).

When signing a lease agreement, the owner of the dwelling must give you all the keys. They definitely need to be checked. And don't forget: no one has the right to demand money from you for the keys. This will be an illegal requirement, which you are not required to comply with at all.

As a rule, the lease agreement is concluded for exactly one year. This is beneficial to the owner of the premises, since such an agreement is considered to be concluded for a short period. Thus, the tenant will not be able to let other tenants live with him without notifying the owner. If you have a desire to extend the term of the contract, simply sign the necessary agreement. This must be done 30 days before the end of the temporary period of the lease of the residential premises.

Establish contact with the owner of the rental property and neighbors, this will help you avoid many problems.

Rental period

There is a common misconception among tenants - the landlord has the right to put them out of the apartment at any time. In reality, everything is not so simple, the landlord cannot expel the tenant before the time period of the contract expires.

Another important nuance: if you have signed an agreement to rent an apartment for a long period (more than a year), the tenant has the right before other persons to extend the agreement. And if the landlord starts simply referring to the fact that he did not like the person, and he wants to move in other tenants, this will not become a serious reason at all (of course, if the tenant has not committed anything illegal). Eviction in such a situation is possible only through legal proceedings. The court will consider whether there are violations of the legislative norms of the Russian Federation, or violations of the lease. That is:

1. If a person does not pay the rent of a dwelling.
2. If he let strangers (not reflected in the contract) live in the apartment.
3. If the tenant has damaged the premises (or if it has become impossible to live in it).

But in practice, such situations do not occur very often.

Compensation for damage

Before the end of the contract, the tenant and the landlord must jointly check all the property with the help of an inventory. The tenant is obliged to return all things in proper condition. In case of damage to an item, the issue is resolved in various ways. Of course, it is best to find a compromise solution (for example, if the refrigerator breaks down, the tenant can pay for its repair or reimburse the cost). But if the tenant is not to blame for the breakdown, it came to proceedings in the courts, the concluded apartment lease agreement will serve as evidence. It must be signed by both parties to the relationship.

And the last: always read what you sign when renting an apartment! Even if you have tracked every step of the landlord, be sure to read everything written at the end! Only then should you put your signature on the contract! If you do not have sufficient knowledge in this area, it is best to seek help from a specialist. A professional lawyer will explain to you all the nuances and help you avoid mistakes when concluding a lease agreement for an apartment!

The rent of apartments and other premises is regulated by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

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Check the documents for the apartment

There are several types of fraudulent activities on the part of landlords that all those who are looking for rental housing should be aware of.

For example, Maria Baskova, head of the rental department at Azbuka Zhilya, says that in rental relations there is such a thing as sublease of housing - when the tenant re-rents the apartment to third parties, of course, without informing the owner. According to the interlocutor of the agency, in this case, the scammer rents an apartment by the day, say, for seven days. During this time, he manages to retake it to several employers at a price much lower than the market price, but, having received an advance payment for several months, he hides. Failed tenants of the apartment are left without money and without housing.

Means of "self-defense" in this case are quite banal and simple. In order not to fall for the bait of a scammer, before paying money, make sure that the apartment belongs to the owner, Vadim Cherdantsev, senior lawyer of the Land. Real Estate. Construction practice, insists. "Such information can be obtained on the basis of an extract from the Unified State Register of Rights to Real Estate. To obtain it, you need to submit a corresponding request to the territorial division of the Office of the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography or (Rosreestr), pay 200 rubles of state duty and wait only 5 days. In Moscow, you can also contact the multifunctional center, they are available in every district. An extract can be requested by any citizen, "explains the lawyer.

When renting an apartment, the tenant also has the right to demand a passport from the owner, and, after checking the documents for the apartment, conclude a rental agreement with the owner of the apartment, which should spell out the main wishes, requirements and obligations of the parties, Baskova adds. And, of course, you need to give money only against receipt, she emphasizes.

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Specify the lease term in the contract

"In the spring-summer period, with the advent of seasonal apartments on the rental market, there are owners who give out the rent of their seasonal apartment for an apartment that is rented for a long time. As a result, the tenant is forced to look for housing again and move in a few months," - leads Baskova is another example of tenant deception.

In order to avoid such an unpleasant situation, you must immediately insist on concluding a contract in writing, indicating the terms of employment.

By the way, notes Cherdantsev, if the term is not reflected in the contract of employment, it is considered concluded for five years. After the conclusion of the contract, the owner will no longer be able to simply expel the tenant and terminate the contract. In case of any disagreement between the parties, the contract is terminated only in court, the lawyer clarifies.

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Be friendly but keep your distance from the host

As for the behavior of the tenant, according to Baskova, there is no need to invent anything or specially adapt to the landlord, the main thing is to be calm and friendly. "Never react violently to possible changes in the price or terms of the lease, if you build a conversation correctly and calmly, then the result will usually be in your favor," Baskova is convinced.

Gutu advises the tenant to treat the rented apartment as if it were his own, not to be afraid to nail a shelf or call a plumber once again. But what exactly is not needed, in her opinion, is excessive attention, tea parties and gifts to the landlord. As in any business, in a rental relationship it is important to show yourself responsible, diligent, with a good memory, but at the same time "keep your distance," the realtor notes.

Anastasia Sergeeva

How to rent an apartment so that scammers do not deceive?

For many, renting a home is still the only option to get their own corner to live in, but not everyone realizes that, unknowingly, they can be deceived by some fraudulent landlord. Can you protect yourself from this risk? How to rent an apartment, so as not to be deceived - let's figure it out.

Real estate agency help

To relieve themselves of the hassle of finding a new home and paperwork, tenants turn to real estate agencies for help. A realtor from such a professional office will definitely advise you on all issues related to renting a home, collect the necessary documents, help evaluate the property and draw up a lease agreement, although he will charge about 50% of the monthly rent for his services.

But in order not to be deceived, you need to look only for trustworthy agencies - through friends and acquaintances, or on someone else's authoritative recommendation. If you treat the search without due care, then there is a great chance that you will fall into a fraudulent agency. To avoid being scammed, don't sign any paperwork with the agency until you're sure what you're paying for, and only pay when you sign the lease.

How to rent an apartment yourself

We were going to look for housing without the help of trusted agencies, which means that we will have to pay attention to even more details. If you want to know how to rent an apartment, so as not to be deceived, remember the following: in order to avoid trouble, do not be fooled by a low rental price and look for an apartment at an average market value, and do not rent from a person who is not the owner of the house or a trustee. To check this, follow these steps:

Ask the owner for documents

Be sure to read the original documents that confirm the ownership of your tenant's housing. Contracts of sale, donation, privatization, if any, are also worth asking for. It will be very convenient if the owner provides an extract from the USRN (or DRPOU - for Ukraine), but in case of absence, it can be ordered at the district office - this information is publicly available, and you have the right to receive it.

Do not forget about the documents that identify the owner of the apartment. His passport data must certainly fully match the data indicated in the documents for ownership, up to the series and number. You have the right to make a photocopy of the landlord's passport or a picture using your phone, however, be prepared to provide your passport in return.

Ask the neighbors

The information collected from the neighbors of the apartment owners will help minimize the risks: they can tell, firstly, whether they know them by sight and whether they are decent people, and secondly, they will tell you how often tenants change there. Find out as much information as possible and draw conclusions whether it is worth renting this apartment.

Draw up an agreement

If you are interested in how to rent an apartment so as not to be deceived, then the question of whether to draw up a lease agreement or not should not even arise. It is with the help of a notarized contract that you can protect yourself and, in which case, defend your rights in court. Even if the landlord seems to be a wonderful, understanding person who is ready to make concessions, you do not know how things can change many months later.

Be sure to include the following in your contract:

• Passport details of both parties.
• Lease term. In the event that at the end of it you want to extend your stay in this apartment, you will need to extend the contract.
• Payment method. On what day of the month and in what currency you will pay for housing rent, is it possible to increase the rent due to changes in market prices, do you need an advance payment - all this you indicate in the contract.
• Discuss that when paying, the landlord will provide you with a written receipt of receipt of money or put a mark in the contract.
• Make an inventory of the property. Describe the items of furniture, household appliances, dishes, etc. that were in the apartment at the time of your move in, so as not to be responsible for things that are not included in this list. In addition, describe the general condition of the apartment, the performance of household appliances, any breakdowns and damage that are currently available.
• In the column on rights and obligations, you need to clarify all possible controversial points: will you be able to make any repairs or rearrangements in the rented dwelling, invite friends to spend the night, etc.
• You should definitely indicate the possibility and conditions for early termination of the contract.

Get the consent of all owners

If the owner of the apartment is officially married, and the housing was jointly acquired, then ask the owner to provide a notarized consent of the spouse (s). The same applies to those cases where the apartment has several owners - it is necessary to obtain the consent of each in order to avoid further claims.

Find out who is registered in the apartment

Since all persons registered in the apartment have the full right to use this housing, even after signing the contract, an unpleasant surprise may await you. If you do not want uninvited guests to come to you - take the house book from the owner and find out who else is registered there. And then be sure to get from each of the tenants a written consent to your further residence in the apartment and write in the contract so that none of the persons registered in the house use this room.

If everyone has checked that you are not deceived, then you can safely rent an apartment, the main thing is to remember not only the obligations of the landlord, but also your obligations as a tenant.

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