{"id":4486,"date":"2021-05-25T10:15:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T17:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=4486"},"modified":"2021-05-25T15:14:05","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T22:14:05","slug":"questions-for-landlords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/questions-for-landlords\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions to Ask Your New Landlord &#8211; Before Signing a Lease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/questions-for-landlords\/questions-to-ask-your-new-landlord-before-signing-a-lease\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15274 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-New-Landlord-Before-Signing-a-Lease.jpg\" alt=\"Questions to Ask Your New Landlord\" width=\"950\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-New-Landlord-Before-Signing-a-Lease.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-New-Landlord-Before-Signing-a-Lease-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-New-Landlord-Before-Signing-a-Lease-600x352.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Questions-to-Ask-Your-New-Landlord-Before-Signing-a-Lease-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking the right questions when meeting your potential landlord or property manager will give you insight on relevant information relating to a future housing situation and set the framework for further interactions with management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Renting a new home is technically a business transaction and you will benefit from treating your interactions with any potential managers or landlords professionally.\u00a0When you meet with a prospective landlord, take advantage of this time to get answers to your questions. \u00a0You want to dress professionally and act the part to demonstrate your maturity and how much you value the relationship and the time they are taking to meet with you. \u00a0Unless you are renting with a roommate, it is best to go to your appointment alone.<\/p>\n<p>Pay attention to how receptive your potential property manager is when you ask your questions. Are they friendly and responsive? Are they annoyed by your questions? Their behavior in this initial interview can be an indicator of how they will act throughout your landlord-tenant relationship. \u00a0If you get a bad feeling about them in the initial meeting, there\u2019s a chance you won&#8217;t enjoy dealing with them throughout your tenancy.<\/p>\n<p>Landlords and property managers can benefit from reviewing this list of questions and being prepared with answers. \u00a0A potential tenant that asks these questions demonstrates the seriousness and maturity in the apartment search process. Landlords and property managers can also prepare themselves by providing marketing materials with the following information included to save you time during tenant interviews and showings.<\/p>\n<p>Questions for landlords and property managers should reveal information about rent, the lease, the application process, maintenance, and utilities.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions about Rent and Money<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much is rent? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much is the deposit?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you collect first and last months rent at the start of tenancy? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much is due at the beginning of the lease term? How much will be refundable? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What day is rent due? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a grace period? (<em>Grace periods are the window of time a landlord will accept rent payment after a due date. \u00a0Although rent paid during the grace period is technically late, a landlord may choose to not charge a late fee during this time<\/em>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your policy for late rent? (Don\u2019t focus too much on this question, as it could raise suspicion\u00a0that you have a habit of paying rent late. But it\u2019s important information all the same, in case the situation ever comes up. It is never a good idea to pay rent late!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do accept separate checks from roommates or do you want one check every month?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do I pay rent? Mailed to you or dropped off at a management office? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/details\/tenant_ach_payments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pay rent online<\/a>?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions about the Lease<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the lease term? 1-year, 6-month, month-to-month?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens after the lease ends? Do I need to move out or does the fix-term lease become a month-to-month lease?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How do you manage lease renewals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/a-landlords-guide-to-subleasing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">policy on subleasing<\/a>? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you require a cosigner to sign the lease?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do roommates each have a separate lease agreement with you or do we all sign the same lease?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When are the move-in\/move-out dates? \u00a0How much notice must I give if I decide to move out? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions about the Application Process<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Is there an application I need to fill out?<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you plan on running my criminal background, reviewing my credit report and contacting my rental references?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of supporting documents do I need to provide with my application? Bank statements? Letters of Recommendation? (<em>You may find it useful to offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/rental-resume-how-to-make-a-landlord-want-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rental Resume<\/a> that has all your relevant rental information<\/em>). <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the application fee? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If I don\u2019t get approved, is my application fee refundable? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there already a waiting list for this property? How many people have applied before me? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions about Maintenance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does management live onsite or near this rental property?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who do I contact about emergency maintenance issues? \u00a0Is there a 24-hour emergency maintenance number I can call? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I submit maintenance requests for small issues, like a dripping faucet or a broken garbage disposal? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your policy regarding emergency maintenance and non-emergency maintenance?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any issues with bugs or rodents? What are the extermination policies?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have there been any major repairs or renovations done in the past year? Are there any planned for the upcoming year?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is responsible for removing snow and ice in the winter? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who handles the landscaping of the property?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/tenant-vs-landlord-property-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Who is responsible for handling what repairs<\/a>, including small ones?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you consider offering a discount if I manage repairs myself?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions about Utilities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What utility services are included with the property? (water, electricity, gas, Internet, trash)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a list of what local companies I need to contact to set up utilities not included with rent? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the property heated with gas or with electricity?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have an estimate for what normal utility bills tend to be at this property?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Miscellaneous Question<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the policy\/cost for parking? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have guest parking?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/do-your-tenants-have-long-term-guests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">restrictions on guests visiting the property<\/a>?<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Are there common areas that can be reserved for private events?<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the pet policy? (Pet deposit? Pet fee? Pet Rent?)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the nearest grocery stores, coffeehouses, dry cleaners, health clubs, restaurants, bars, banks, gas stations, libraries, and parks?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How close is public transportation?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there additional storage space elsewhere?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you or when will you change the lock on the door from the last tenant?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if I get locked out of my apartment?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should I do if I notice another tenant violating the lease? Like smoking on the property or late-night parties that violate the noise policy?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often do you perform property inspections? What kind of notice will I receive before you enter the property for routine inspections and maintenance?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These may seem like a lot of questions to ask your future landlord. \u00a0But they address situations that are bound to come up during the course of your tenancy. \u00a0Being prepared ahead of time with the knowledge for how your landlord handles common rental tasks will save you time in the future and help when making an important housing decision &#8211; like signing a lease!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What other questions are important to ask before you start renting a new apartment? Let us know in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This article was originally published in February 2018 and has since been updated.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Related Reading For You:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 jZPuuT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/cleaning-schedule-renter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Make a Cleaning Schedule | Tips for Renters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 jZPuuT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/construction-on-rental-properties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Construction on Rental Properties: Your Rights and Your Tenants\u2019 Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"LinkSuggestion__Link-sc-1mdih4x-2 jZPuuT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/perfect-landlord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Tips for Finding the Perfect Landlord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asking the right questions when meeting your potential landlord or property manager will give you insight on relevant information relating to a future housing situation and set the framework for further interactions with management. 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