Many foreign students are unfamiliar with Germany. They are not familiar with German cities. Especially for freshmen in China, it is easy to fall into the misunderstanding of finding a house, that is, we must find a house close to the school and exclude all houses with good location and convenient transportation but a certain distance from the school. On the one hand, this idea greatly improves the difficulty of finding a house, on the other hand, it narrows the scope of choice, leading tenants to miss high-quality housing. In fact, the rent of houses near the campus is generally much higher than that of similar houses, and some of them are located in the city center, with traffic and noise on weekdays; However, some houses far away from the school and the city center often have low rents and pleasant surrounding environment, and German cities have convenient transportation, especially in some small and medium-sized cities. Even if they live in the suburbs, there are buses or trams directly to the campus and the city center, which is very convenient.
Rent raiders 2: find the right channel to save time and effort.
News on campus bulletin boards is often more targeted than online news. Generally, students on campus rent houses by hand or for a short period of time, so the safety and cost performance are generally high. Small advertisements in cities often contain rental information that is not available on the Internet. Entrusting acquaintances who are familiar with the city and have many years of life experience to help find a house is also one of the effective methods, saving time and effort; Although the information on the network is complex, it is relatively comprehensive and often brings unexpected surprises; Entrusting an intermediary is safe and efficient, and can be used as a powerful rental guarantee. Let's compare the advantages and disadvantages of different ways to find a house, and give targeted suggestions to help you avoid the "trap" of finding a house.
Rent Raiders III: Understand the landlord's preferences and overcome cultural barriers.
There are great differences between Chinese and western cultures, as well as personal tastes, hobbies and values. Many times, differences in cultural background and living habits may lead to many different ideas between the two sides. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand the likes and dislikes of German landlords, especially the living requirements of tenants, for establishing a good relationship with landlords and properly solving possible rental problems or contradictions.
Raiders 5: read the terms carefully and sign a rental contract.
The lease contract is the most important part in the lease process. On the one hand, it declares the formal entry into force of the lease relationship, on the other hand, it stipulates the rights and obligations of both parties to the lease, which provides reference for solving various problems in the future. Under normal circumstances, the rental contract is drafted by the landlord, and the tenant needs to read the terms of the contract one by one, especially the rent, surcharge, deposit, housing equipment, termination period and other important payments. If there is any objection, he must communicate and coordinate with the landlord before signing the contract to ensure that his rights and interests are not harmed. In some cases, the landlord did not provide a paper contract for the first time, but determined the lease relationship through oral agreement. At this time, the renter must keep the communication records with the landlord (such as SMS, email, etc.). ) and implement it in writing after oral agreement.
Once the contract is signed, even if it takes effect, it means that both parties have agreed to all the terms in the contract. At this time, if you raise objections again, it may be difficult to modify the contract. Therefore, all questions about the contract must be raised before signing the contract.
Raiders six: check the furniture and facilities and complete the handover of the house.
The last step before moving in is to check the furniture and facilities and complete the handover of the house keys. Don't think this is an easy thing. In order to avoid conflicts with the landlord in furniture facilities in the future, the tenant must carefully check all kinds of electrical appliances and furniture in the house before moving in to ensure that everything can work normally, such as whether the toilet can flush normally, whether the shower head is blocked, and whether all the lights can be turned on and off normally. At the same time, check whether there is mold on the wall and whether there are security risks in doors and windows. If problems are found, we should inform the landlord for renovation as soon as possible. Once we move in, the responsibility for the damage to the house and equipment is likely to be borne by the tenant himself.