15 Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment (or a house) + CHECKLIST

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Published 2021-02-19
Here are questions to ask before renting an apartment or house for the first – or fifth – time.

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0:00 Intro
1:37 How much do utilities cost?
2:40 Is Budget Billing available?
3:32 What are the lease terms?
4:34 Guest Policy?
5:23 Pet Policy?
5:34 How much is due when the lease is signed?
6:36 How is rent paid?
7:48 Is renters insurance required?
8:17 How often and by how much does rent go up?
9:14 Off-street parking?
9:47 How much notice needs to be given when moving out?
10:01 Is there a time when moving out is not permitted?
10:38 Is painting or using nails permitted?
11:22 Are updates to the complex planned?
11:51 How are emergency repairs handled?
12:33 Checklist
12:45 Conclusion

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All Comments (21)
  • @artisticagi
    Great Questions!!! This video should have 100 of thousands of views, I haven’t seen this advice anywhere else! Thank you so much 😊💕❤️🥰😂 QUESTIONS 6:52 how does the rent get paid by check electronic etc 3:53 what is and isnt allowed on the lease. like no hanging clothes out to dry, no working on the car, and only white backed curtains 5:41 how much is due when the lease is signed. application fee, first month, security deposit, last month, etc 7:48 is renters insurance required 8:17 how often and by how much does the rent go up every year 9:20 off street parking offered 10:02 is there a time when moving out is not required 10:43 is painting or using nails allowed? Is burning candles allowed? 11:23 are there any planned updates to he complex? That means noise, dust, less parking space, etc 11:54 how are emergency repairs handled? 12:08 Is there a number for after hours prob
  • @raemiranda1
    Great thorough video! Renting my first place soon so this was super helpful
  • @emilybooker1722
    This is the most detailed and through video ever!!! Wow, you are a live saver girl! Renting a place in a big city for the first time and don't want to be ripped off, after watching this I feel wayyyyyy more prepared!
  • @kendrick4l511
    video is awesome i just moved in to my new apartment in nyc was difficult getting stubs and statements but luckily i found a legit guy for cheap
  • @LinnLuvvly
    Love it! And I love your hair! These are great tips
  • @TRINIGIRLHANNAH
    Ugh amazing thank you. If you can do a part 2 I’d appreciate it so much
  • @DemeanorGaming
    GREAT VIDEO GIRL! This was concise. And informative! Thanks for the good advice!
  • @samueld.boahen6878
    Bless Your Soul Natalie! 🎇🙏🏾🎇 This just super came in the clutch to start generating questions to ask for my Apartment Tour later today! Thanks a million! 💪🏾💫🤞🏾✨
  • @garlicgirl3149
    For being out the game for so long this was a nice reminder.
  • @brbgrandmafell3400
    Thank you so much! I didn't know squat about renting apartments but you really helped! You are very pretty by the way! 😄