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What is an occupant?
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A renter is somebody who pays rent to reside in a residential or commercial property (home, apartment or condo, condo, townhouse) that comes from somebody else.
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What is a property manager?
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A landlord is the owner of the residential or commercial property that the occupant resides in.
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What is a residential or commercial property supervisor?
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Sometimes, the owner of the residential or commercial property employs somebody to manage and manage their residential or commercial property for them.
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What is a lease?
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A lease is a written arrangement between you (the occupant) and the proprietor, enabling you to reside in the residential or commercial property in exchange for rent. For your defense, you ought to just get in into a composed lease. The lease says what you are accountable for, and what the landlord is accountable for. Both you and the property manager sign the lease and you both should do what the lease says. Leases are typically hard to understand, even for native English speakers, so it is best to have someone you rely on help you comprehend your lease, or contact an attorney to help you.
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What is rent?
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This is the amount of cash you will pay the landlord each month. Rent is paid beforehand, meaning that lease is due at the beginning of the month, typically on the first of the month, for that month. Make sure you understand where and how to pay the rent - online? By check? Cash? If you pay your lease in cash, constantly get a receipt as proof of your payment.
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What is the term of the lease?
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This is the time duration you and the proprietor concur that you can reside in the residential or commercial property, and you will pay lease. Most of the time the term is for one year, but it can be less or more if both you and the landlord concur. When this term is over, you and the proprietor can sign a new lease-if you both agree-and start all over. Or, you can leave the residential or commercial property.
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What are the things the landlord is responsible for?
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Mainly, the proprietor is accountable for [ensuring](https://www.defclarea.org) the residential or commercial property is fit to reside in and fundamental things work. Most repairs are usually the proprietor's obligation, specifically bigger things like the heater, warm water heating system, [air conditioning](https://ezestate.net) unit, range, fridge, dishwasher, etc. Ensure the lease has either the proprietor's or residential or commercial property supervisor's contact information-telephone number, e-mail address, etc.-and how to call the proprietor or residential or commercial property manager in an emergency.
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What are the primary things the renter is accountable for?
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You are required to 1) pay rent and 2) keep the residential or commercial property in good condition. Any other responsibilities will be listed in the lease. Sometimes the occupant is accountable for small repairs and the property manager is accountable for significant repairs. Make sure you understand what repairs you are accountable for before you sign the lease. The renter is also accountable to pay for any damages that they, or any of their visitors, cause.
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What is a security deposit?
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This is cash that you provide the property owner to hold in case you stop working to pay rent or if you damage the residential or commercial property. The down [payment](https://pinnaclepropertythailand.com) is your money. If you do everything that the lease says you are needed to do (in many cases, remain for the full regard to the lease, pay your lease, and do not harm the residential or commercial property) then you need to get your security deposit back at the end of the lease. This must take place within thirty days after the lease has actually ended, or 60 days if that's what the lease states, but it can never be more than 60 days after the lease has ended. The property manager should offer you a composed declaration that reveals any deductions from the security deposit, and why it was subtracted. In addition to this statement, the [proprietor](https://turk.house) must give you any money that is because of you. If you do not agree with the part of your down payment that was kept by the proprietor, you can go to small claims court and have a judge choose. You can get more details about little claims court from the county in which you live. Also, see the resources listed below for more help.
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What am I anticipated to pay before relocating?
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Most of the time you will be needed to pay the first month's rent plus a down payment, which is generally equivalent to one month's rent. Sometimes it can be more. Also, if you are [relocating](https://preconcentral.com) the middle of a month, you might be required to pay lease for the part of the month you will be living in the residential or commercial property. For instance, let's state the rent is $1,500 each month and you are moving in on the 1st of the month. You will pay the 1st month's rent, $1,500, plus the down payment, $1,500, for a total of $3,000. But if you move in on the 20th of the month, you will probably have to pay $500 for the 10 days of the present month (1/3 of a month), plus the $3,000 described above.
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What else do I have to pay each month besides rent?
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Rent may not be all that you have to pay. Usually, most utilities-electricity, gas, water, internet, cable TV-are paid by you. Everything that you are accountable to spend for will be noted in the lease. Sometimes, some energies are included in the rent, but the majority of the time they are not, and you are [required](https://fortressrealtycr.com) to pay them. Ensure you comprehend everything that you are required to spend for before you sign the lease.
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Is the lease flexible?
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Many items in the lease are flexible and can be [changed](https://lilypadpropertiesspain.co.uk) if you and the proprietor both concur. The two most typical things that individuals try to negotiate are the term and the lease. Let's say the desires a renter for one year, however you just wish to stay for 6 months. The term will be chosen by what you both accept. Same with the lease. Remember, both you and the proprietor must agree.
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How should I communicate with the property owner or residential or commercial property manager?
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Try to interact with your proprietor in composing when possible (e-mail, etc) Of course, you can call, however try to follow that with an email to verify what was said. If it is a concern, you should send out a letter by certified mail. In an emergency situation, call the emergency number that need to be in your lease. If that number is not in your lease, ask for it before you move in.
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How do I submit a grievance on a residential or commercial property supervisor?
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You can submit a problem against a residential or commercial property supervisor with the Division of Real Estate.
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Filing a Problem
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Can the landlord or residential or commercial property supervisor visit the residential or commercial property while you are living there?
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Your property owner or [residential](https://drakebayrealestate.com) or commercial property manager may want to check out the residential or commercial property from time to time to examine its condition, however the proprietor or residential or commercial property manager can not simply come over whenever they desire (an exception is if there is an emergency). They should provide you reasonable notice or get your permission, and it should be at a sensible time. Check your lease arrangement concerning this notice and the property manager's right to go into the residential or [commercial property](https://onshownearme.co.za). Once you lease the residential or commercial property from the property owner, it is your home for the regard to the lease, and you have a right to privacy.
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Can I be charged a late fee if my rent payment is late?
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Yes, only if your lease payment is late by 7 or more days and the late fee is mentioned in your lease. You should receive notification of the late charge within 180 days of the date on which your lease payment was due. Late fees charged by [proprietors](https://riserealbali.com) and residential or commercial property managers are restricted to the greater of $50 or 5% of the past due lease payment.
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Can I be forced out from the residential or commercial property?
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An expulsion is a legal process that a proprietor should go through to remove you from the residential or commercial property. This process is usually used when an occupant violates one or more lease terms, for instance, stopping working to pay rent, not leaving the residential or commercial property after the lease term ends, enabling people who aren't on the lease to remain in the residential or commercial property, or conducting unlawful activity on the residential or commercial property. For info on your rights if you are being kicked out, see the resources below.
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