First, housing choice.
1, don't trust each other's housing introduction, but visit the housing situation, facilities and environment on the spot. If the other party is eager to sell the house, please be sure to pay attention to whether the sound insulation of the house is not good and the surrounding environment is poor. It is recommended to ask about the house before renting, so as to have a clear idea, and then go to see the house in person when appropriate, so as to be targeted. You can't blindly pursue low prices or describe them well, but you are eager to see the house, which leads to disappointment and inappropriateness of the house and wastes time and energy.
2. Look at the environment first.
Let's see if the house is livable first. Whether the basic information of the house is consistent with the information obtained in advance, and whether the surrounding environment, property safety, traffic conditions and supporting facilities are appropriate. See if the landlord or co-tenant is easy to get along with.
3. Verification of information and certificates
Need to check the property certificate of the rented house, the identity certificate of the landlord, etc. And ensure that the rented house has the right to rent the house. If you sign a rental contract with an intermediary, you should check the agency agreement between the intermediary and the landlord, understand the agency time of the intermediary, and determine whether the intermediary has the right to sign the contract.
Step 4 observe the house carefully
Remind tenants that when looking at the house, they must carefully look at every corner of the house. The main items are whether the rent, utilities, gas, telephone, cable TV and garbage disposal fees have been paid; The number and the old and new degree of equipment in the house; Before renting a house, carefully check whether the daily facilities such as water, electricity and toilets are in good condition; Try all the household appliances to see if the plugs are leaking, leaking, etc. Be sure to check the facilities, furniture and home appliances in the room with the landlord face to face, and tell him clearly what to buy in advance. If there is any problem, the price is still negotiable, and then decide whether to sign the contract after confirmation.
5. Beware of the second landlord
Second, if the landlord sublets the leased house, it must go through the consent or commitment of the original owner, otherwise it will be invalid. If it is a partial sublease, it depends on whether there are lease restrictions between the original owner and the second landlord. If there is no restriction, then the renter can sign a contract with the second landlord.
Therefore, in order to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, renters can ask to see the lease contract signed by the second landlord and the "original owner" when looking at the house, because the termination date of the sublease contract must not exceed the termination date stipulated in the original lease contract, otherwise it will cause greater risks to renters. Moreover, the renter must copy the lease contract signed by the second landlord and the "original owner", just as the second landlord must copy the real estate license of the original owner, and the real estate license is part of the housing lease contract.
Second, matters needing attention in housing selection
1, room area, pattern
The landlord's wonderful tricks will surprise you. For example, in San Francisco, the landlord will rent out the living room separately or even divide it into two sub-rooms. However, this form of sharing is strictly prohibited in some apartments, requiring several people to live in several rooms, so it is no problem to save rent, but you must be careful. Once found out, it may be ordered by the apartment.
When economic conditions permit, sharing tends to find a room with a separate bathroom to avoid disturbing each other. But the bigger problem is sound insulation. After all, most of the walls are just wooden plywood. You can test the sound insulation effect when you look at the house. If two rooms are completely separated by living room or bathroom, there is no sound insulation problem.
2. Floor, direction and ventilation
The high-rise apartments in the city are similar to the living environment in China. Living on a higher floor has a view and better air. The advantage of the lower floor is that if you don't want to wait for the elevator, you can choose to take the stairs instead of being trapped in the upper floor. When looking at the house, you can choose the right orientation according to the local climate and your own preferences. If you want to avoid the sun, choose a room facing north. I hope there will be more sunshine and warmth, and the bedroom facing south is the best choice. If you mind sunbathing in the west, try not to choose the westernmost unit in the community. Ventilation is also very important, especially for students who love cooking. They should consider choosing a house with a well-ventilated kitchen, and it is best to have windows on both sides to form indoor air convection.
3. Community environment and geographical location
A quiet and peaceful neighborhood environment can make your life a lot easier, so it's best to walk around the community and see what the future neighbors are like. If you are afraid of noise, you can consider avoiding public areas such as swimming pools, laundry rooms and gyms, and don't choose houses facing the street or near parking lots. If you don't have a car, you must study the community to bus timetable in schools and nearby supermarkets.
4. The building age and environment of the house
This is not the decisive factor in choosing a house. Many old houses are still very suitable for living under the careful maintenance of landlords or apartment managers. However, there may be hidden dangers in a house that has been in disrepair for a long time, so pay attention when looking at the house. Cheap is of course a good thing, but it must depend on the specific situation inside the house.
6. Is there air conditioning, heating and heating methods?
In some parts of the United States, air conditioning is not standard. For example, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, it is very cool at night and there is no need to turn on air conditioning, so most apartments for the elderly are not equipped with air conditioning. There are generally several forms of heating: one is similar to central air conditioning, and each room has a warm air outlet. If the rent includes heating but not electricity, central air conditioning will still generate electricity. One is the radiator or heating pipe of hot water boiler. There is also a wall-hung boiler that burns gas directly. The first two are very easy to use, and they are also the most common heating methods in the north. By the way, remind the children's shoes living in the north not to turn off the heating in winter to save money!
7. Washing machines and dryers
Many apartments need a building or even the whole community to use the laundry room, and pay by coin or prepaid card. Large capacity and high power, washing a large basket of clothes without pressure. However, if you are very concerned about your American neighbors throwing incredible things like sneakers, pet supplies and floor mats into public washing machines, you'd better find an apartment with your own washing machine and dryer.
8. Others
Special requirements of the landlord: If renting a private house, pay attention to some requirements put forward by the landlord, such as not taking guests for the night and not smoking indoors. In addition, apartments generally do not provide furniture by default, and some will provide furnished units that are more expensive than empty houses.