Rent the whole house: rent the whole house.
Sharing: only one room is rented, and other rooms are occupied by others.
Master bedroom/second bedroom: Generally speaking, for a two-bedroom or three-bedroom apartment, one bedroom of a six-bedroom apartment is called the master bedroom, and the smaller bedroom is called the second largest studio: there is no partition between the living room, bedroom, kitchen and balcony.
Pledge n to pay m: the way to pay rent and deposit, such as pledge 1, pay 3, that is, pay 1 month rent as deposit when renting a house, and then pay rent in units of 3 months.
Deposit: Rent deposit refers to the way that the lessee requires the landlord or intermediary to pay a certain amount of fees in advance as a guarantee before signing the contract to ensure the realization of contractual creditor's rights. Rental deposit refers to a certain amount of deposit charged by the landlord to the tenant in order to protect his own interests from losses when performing the contract.
What to consider before looking for a house?
A.？ If you want personal space and limited budget, apartments and single rooms will be more suitable; If the budget is higher, you can try renting six rooms as a whole. If you share a room with a good friend, you can try to share it.
B.？ Location to consider: It is best to locate in a certain community, a certain business circle or along the subway and bus. Location directly affects commuting distance and happiness of renting a house. Therefore, it is best to avoid the housing near the transfer station during the rush hour.
C.？ Consider the budget: set the budget interval according to personal income and expenditure. You can use acquaintances, networks, community advertisements, etc. It is necessary to understand the average rental market price in Yihe area and avoid being pitted.
D.？ If you choose to share the rent, besides the above three aspects, there are still some factors to consider. Such as: whether to accept mixed living, keeping pets, staying with friends, etc. ; Whether the commuting time with other roommates is coordinated and whether the use of public areas can be arranged reasonably.
What to see when choosing a house?
safety first
Check whether there are fire hazards, structural safety hazards and public security conditions in the house. Pay attention to whether the access control is strict, whether there are security guards on duty, whether there is camera coverage, and whether the safety facilities such as night lighting are in good condition.
Transportation cost;
See if the traffic is convenient for commuting;
Residential environment;
Problems, ventilation, lighting, floors, etc. Generally speaking, a room with a transparent north and south is better.
supporting facilities
Check whether the infrastructure, furniture and home appliances are complete, such as water, electricity, washing machine, kitchen, lights, locks and beds. , and ask who is responsible for the cost support for subsequent maintenance.
Peripheral facilities
Check whether there are hospitals, supermarkets, parks, etc. In addition, in this era of online shopping, it is also important whether the express service around is convenient.
What should I pay attention to when I look at the house?
Confirm the identity of the lessor
Before renting a house, you should find out the identity of the lessor. The lessor in a house lease contract is generally the owner of the house. With the consent of the lessor, the lessee may also sublease the leased house to a third party.
Check whether the lease procedures are legal. In addition to the property right certificate, there should also be a house lease certificate, and the lease contract must be registered before it can take effect.
Check whether the house is qualified.
Before signing the contract, you must make a field trip. If the actual area of the house is inconsistent with the description, the waterproof is flawed, and there are security risks, you must communicate with the lessor in time.
What should I pay attention to when signing a contract?
1. Confirm various documents. The landlord should show his ID card, original household registration book, property right certificate or use right certificate. If he is applying for a property right certificate, he can prove the identity of the owner with the purchase contract and invoice.
Pay attention to the details when signing the contract
You must sign a contract to rent a house, the more detailed the better, and avoid "verbal agreement".
Step 3 make a list of things
When signing a house lease contract, both parties should make a detailed list of all the items in the house and put them away as an annex to the contract. And indicate who will bear the maintenance costs in case of damage.
4. Cost breakdown
It mainly includes rent, utilities, natural gas, Internet access, property/management fees, garbage disposal fees, furniture and equipment maintenance fees, etc. In addition, it is necessary to determine with the landlord whether the water and electricity fee is charged for residence or business.
5. Payment of expenses
If no agreement is reached, there is no need to pay. If you pay the fee, you must keep a receipt. Negotiate with the landlord the time to pay the rent each time and the time to refund the deposit after the contract ends.
What should I pay attention to when signing a contract?
6. Contract signing
The lease contract should be signed with the owner himself; If subletting, check the contract signed between the original tenant and the landlord in the presence of the owner himself, and take photos to leave a basis; If there is an intermediary, the tenant, the intermediary and the landlord should be present, signed by the three parties and sealed by the intermediary. Special invoice for formal service industry should be received when payment is made.
7. Default clause
It should be agreed with the landlord that if the landlord takes back the house in advance, whether the remaining rent can be refunded and how to refund the deposit, sanitation fee, management fee and water and electricity fee; If the tenant unilaterally terminates the contract, how to compensate, whether it can be sublet, who will bear the cost of water, electricity, gas and heating, and how to repair the damaged house and furniture.
Indicate the liquidated damages and how long the buffer period should be provided for the termination of the contract.
8. Lease period
Negotiate how long the lease is, whether to accept subletting halfway, etc.
It is best for renters not to pay a large amount of annual rent or half-year rent at one time, but to pay rent quarterly and monthly to avoid excessive economic losses.
What should I pay attention to when handing over the house?
Check the fixed facilities
If the goods don't work properly or are damaged, you can find the landlord to repair them; If the landlord promises to replace it, it needs to be agreed in the contract.
The list of property should be attached to the contract.
When renting a house through an intermediary, the intermediary company will provide a property list as an annex to the contract, and indicate the degree of damage; If you rent a house by yourself, you need to record the specific values of the three meters of water and electricity, the use of internal appliances, and the temporary items of the owner. , and explain it as an annex to the contract.
Replace the door lock as soon as possible.
Replace the lock cylinder as soon as possible after the handover of the house. After the formal check-in, if the normal use of facilities fails, you should contact the landlord or intermediary as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary economic losses.
How to refund the rent?
Normal checkout
Inform the landlord in advance according to the contract, try to restore the original appearance of the house, voluntarily settle all expenses, and negotiate with the landlord about the time of moving out. After the handover, the landlord will refund the deposit and terminate the contract.
Check out early
According to the terms of the lease contract, the landlord has no reason to detain the money. If the landlord or intermediary refuses to refund the deposit due to housing conditions or other unreasonable problems, they should seek legal help to avoid conflicts with the landlord.