Share:

Your search has paid off, and you’ve finally found your dream rental. Before you sign the lease and call the movers, however, there are some important questions you should ask. A lease agreement is a legally binding document, so you want to be sure you know what to expect and that you’re happy with what you’re signing.

What to Ask Before Signing Rental Agreements & Scheduling Movers

1. Can You Clarify All of the Costs?

Ask them to outline all costs, including your security deposit, monthly rent, and cost of utilities. If you are responsible for any utilities, know whether you are paying that directly to the landlord or are signing up with the utility company yourself. If you are moving in the middle of a month, ask whether the rent is prorated, so you do not need to pay for the days of your move-in month that you are not living there.

2. How Will I Pay Rent?

moverSome landlords have a preference for how they will accept their rent, such as the form of payment. If they insist on only accepting cash, this is a red flag, and you’ll want to pass on the place. Setting up a direct online payment or paying by check are common options. Know what is expected, when it’s expected, and whether there are any consequences for being late with the rent.

3. What Happens at the End of the Lease Term?

If you are interested in staying in the rental longer than the lease term, you need to know whether that’s a possibility. Most people don’t want to sign a nonrenewable six-month lease and have to call the movers twice in one year. Ask whether you will be able to renew the lease. Some landlords may allow you to renew for the same length or will switch the lease to a month-to-month arrangement.

 

Once you’ve asked your questions and signed the lease on your dream place, it’s time to call the movers. Bell Moving & Storage makes local moving easy in Fairfield, OH, and throughout the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus regions. Since 1922, they have been known for their efficient and professional moving service. If you’re downsizing and need some extra space, they have storage options available for your items in their climate-controlled, 24-hour monitored facility. Visit them online or call (513) 942-7500 to plan your move.  

tracking