Renting a home for the first time can be intimidating, especially when there are landlords and leases involved. You might have a lot of questions about what to expect moving forward when renting a home. Minnix Property Management wants to assist new renters in finding the right property and answering any questions that need to be clarified beforehand. Learn more about our renting process today.
What Is the First Thing I Should Do When Looking For a Home?
Searching for a home to rent can be stressful, but to ease into the process, you should first decide on a budget. This narrows your search on house rentals and can give you a good perspective on what’s around that price range in your desired area.
What Is The Difference Between a Month-to-Month and a Fixed-term Lease?
Understanding the difference between month-to-month and fixed-term leases will determine the length of time you can stay at the home. Month-to-month leases are typically higher in rent and your lease is based on a monthly bases. Fixed-term leases are more common and tenants agree to remain in the home at the same monthly price for usually six months to a year at a time.
Are Landlords Required To Make Repairs?
Landlords are required to make repairs on rental homes in a timely manner. Communication is key to getting any repairs done. If you haven’t heard from your landlord, reach out again. When looking for a home to rent, be sure to understand that you are responsible for small repairs, like changing a lightbulb.
What Is a Security Deposit?
A security deposit is a payment to the landlord to live in the rental home prior to moving in. If a tenant wants their security deposit back, they have to keep the house in good condition with no damage to the rental home.
Minnix Property Management wants every new rental home tenant to feel confident that they made the right choice. It can be intimidating to decide what lease best fits your needs. Our team wants to assist you in finding your new home and with our listings, we are confident it will be a smooth transition. Contact us today to see our listings!