Now that you have decided on a place to live, it is time to sign the apartment lease to secure the rental rate and lease.
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Congratulations! Your search for a home is over, and you have found the perfect apartment unit! In a location you love, it has all the amenities and features you will need to be happy and comfortable. Now that you have decided on a place to live (hopefully at Prescott Square Apartments!), it is time to sign the rental agreement to secure the rental rate and lease. Read on for a few things you should know before you sign the dotted line to an apartment lease!
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Read the Entire Lease
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Make sure that your agreement explicitly states the deposit and rent amounts, along with the terms of the lease, utilities, address of your unit, the name of the property/management company, and contact information for the maintenance and management staff. Contemporary companies usually use a secure online resident portal where you can pay, request services, and access a community bulletin board whenever you’d like.
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Outline Apartment Utility Responsibly
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A lot of apartment communities expect their residents to manage some utility payments for items like water and heat, while a few might include them in the cost of your rent. Just try to make sure you’re checking and reading this section of the lease to be sure you understand your responsibilities as an apartment renter.
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Check for Pet Provisions on the Apartment Lease
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If you have a fuzzy family member, make sure you are picking a pet-friendly apartment community. While you could pay a bit extra for a pet deposit and, in some instances, a smaller additional rental fee, you will find that it is worth it. This is especially true if the community provides pet stations throughout the property and even a park that is pet-friendly.
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Understand Any Subleasing Policies on the Apartment Lease
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A lot of property management companies forbid any subleasing, which is when a resident whose name is on the lease decides to rent a room for the whole apartment to somebody who has not signed their lease. In certain cases, it is illegal to sublease in specific regions, but it will also help prevent problems when the subtenant refuses to pay any rent or causes destruction to property.
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Ask for Copies of the Paperwork You Sign
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It is always a good idea to ask for copies of your signed rental agreement, so you have it on file for your records. If you sign documentation online, make sure your leasing manager makes those documents available to you so you can download and save it as an electronic file.
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Come Home to Comfort and Convenience at Prescott Square Apartments
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Nestled in the wooded hills of Pikesville, yet just moments away from Baltimore, Reisterstown, Randallstown, Millford Mill, Gwynn Oak, Old Court, Owings Mills, Garrison, Lochearn, and Windsor Mill, Prescott Square Apartments offers spacious apartment living spaces for everyone! We offer two-bedroom homes with wall-to-wall carpeting/hardwood flooring, central A/C, access to oversized patios/balconies, and maintenance whenever you need it. To set up an appointment to take a look at our apartments, call us at 443-213-8584 or visit our website!
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