Rentwise! Chapter Two -- Before You Move In

O.K. You've found an affordable rental in a neighborhood you like, but STOP! Before you sign anything or offer a deposit, do two important things:

(1) INSPECT THE PLACE CAREFULLY

(2) UNDERSTAND THE LEASE

Most tenant/landlord disputes arise because tenants are in a hurry--or are pressured--to seal the deal before they know what the real deal is! If the landlord becomes impatient or nasty in this stage of the process, there may be something he doesn't want you to know, or perhaps you're getting a glimpse of a bad disposition. In either case, you may want to shop around some more.

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