Renting For Dummies

Untangle the renting process and find your perfect place

Renting For Dummies explains everything you, as a renter, need to know. Search for the ideal home, put in your application, and get yourself moved in. You'll learn how to effectively hunt for rentals, figure out what you can afford, and how to find the neighborhood that's best for you. Want to find a roommate? Need help with your application? Not sure whether your lease allows you to keep your beloved pet goldfish? This Dummies guide has you covered, with all the renting advice, and none of the confusing babble.

• Streamline the renting process with tips on finding good rentals
• Read real-life scenarios to help you navigate roommates, pets, applications, and beyond
• Ask the right questions and negotiate a lease that's fair to everyone

• Get tips for maintaining your place, setting up utilities, and handling repairs

  If you want to get up to speed on today's rental landscape, Renting For Dummies is the jargon-free resource for you.

  Autorentext

  Abdul Muid is the founder and principal of Ivey North, a real estate agency in New York City. Abdul has over 15 years of experience working at top residential firms. At Ivey North, Abdul manages a team of 15 agents who handle both sales and rentals. His expertise includes co-ops, condominiums, townhouses, investment properties, and land sales.

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  Master the rental rodeo and lasso a deal If you're new to renting or returning to the market after a hiatus, Renting For Dummies is for you. You'll learn everything a renter needs to know about scoping out potential properties, putting in a strong application, negotiating a lease, living with roommates, and getting help when you need it. Knowing your rights and responsibilities will help you have a positive renting experience?and get your security deposit back when you're ready to go. The keys to finding and enjoying your next rental are right inside this Dummies guide. Inside... Determining your budget Calculating monthly expenses Knowing which questions to ask landlords Evaluating lease agreements Moving in and decorating Renewing your lease Renting with pets Understanding rental rules and expectations

  Inhalt

  Introduction 1

  Part 1: Getting Started with Renting 5

  Chapter 1: Understanding the Truths of Renting 7

  Chapter 2: Evaluating Your Rental Hopes and Realities 21

  Chapter 3: Considering Types of Buildings and Neighborhoods 35

  Part 2: Hunting Down the Perfect Housing 45

  Chapter 4: Let the Search Begin! 47

  Chapter 5: Application Time 59

  Chapter 6: Signing the Lease 73

  Part 3: Settling In to Your New Home 83

  Chapter 7: Congratulations! You're Moving In 85

  Chapter 8: Footing Expenses Beyond Rent 97

  Chapter 9: Living with Humans and Other Creatures 109

  Chapter 10: Drip, Drip: Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 127

  Chapter 11: Renewing Your Lease 139

  Part 4: Enjoying Life in Your Own Place 153

  Chapter 12: Following the Rules and Staying Safe 155

  Chapter 13: Decorating Do's and Don'ts 169

  Part 5: The Part of Tens 183

  Chapter 14: Ten Things That Occur When Your Rental Is Sold 185

  Chapter 15: Nearly Ten Questions About Government Subsidies and Your Rent 193

  Chapter 16: Almost Ten Things a Rental Agent Can Do for You 201

  Index 207