renting an apt. in a house

what is the usual procedure?

what can i expect?

Re: renting an apt. in a house

We have an apt in our house which we rent (it's a legal 2) and i had the tenant fill out an application, we did a credit check, employment check and prior landlord check. We also had a lease drawn up which he has a copy and so do.

It all depends on who you rent from. Some people are not as particular while others go the whole length when renting out.

Re: renting an apt. in a house

We rent the 2nd floor of a legal 2 family & the landlord was very laid back...he just asked for a month's security; didn't even ask for references & we moved in 2 weeks later. He even let us pick out the new carpet color (it was a new apt). Very laid back & easy. He got us an AC & we don't even pay extra in the summer. He let us make up our rent sked (pay all at once or twice a month, cash or check).

Message edited 6/27/2007 10:16:05 AM.

Re: renting an apt. in a house

As the OP said, it completely depends on your landlord. Our landlady is COMPLETELY laid back. When it started getting really hot in the apt, I asked her what we could do to keep it cool...and she allowed us to bring in a portable a/c and didn't charge us extra for electric. I think the only thing I didn't like is that we weren't allowed to have pets. I've always had cats and missed having them around. But we're moving out in 3 days, and have plans to go to the animal shelter next week!