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Many renters looking for more space and privacy often consider rental homes over apartment or duplex living. There are many benefits to renting a detached home, but before signing any contract or lease it is important to ask certain questions. Knowing what to ask ahead of time, will better prepare you to find the right rental house to fit your needs and give you leverage for negotiating the best deal. Who owns and manages the property? This may seems like a simple question, but it is vital. Units owned and managed by a private individual may not offer as many amenities, but they are more willing to negotiate rates unlike corporate management companies. Often managers of a property are not allowed to negotiate rental prices without permission of the owner, which makes the process more difficult. Also, working with an individual over a management firm may also be more personable because the individual/owner may be more vested in the day to day upkeep of the home. Who is in charge of the upkeep (including yard and repairs) of the property? Even if you are renting a home from an agency, the upkeep of the property may fall on the renter (you). However, this may also be negotiable. It is possible that an owner or manager will include yard service in the price. If not, and you are not a gardener, you may want to consider local yard services in order to maintain the property as outlined in your lease agreement. Are any modifications allowed? Everyone wants to make their living space their own, but some landlords are more flexible on what types of changes are allowed. For your protection, it would be ideal to specific modifications that you are interested in outlined within the leasing agreement before anything is signed. This protects you from a landlord or manager who decides to change her mind later. When the property last updated and what was was upgraded? Some owners and managers are just interested in giving their properties a facelift to make them more appealing. Other landlords actually upgrade the units over time by replacing plumbing, installing new fixtures and storage. A unit that has not been updated in a while may be a sign of a property just barely being maintained. What type of pest problems does the unit have? There is nothing worse than renting a property only to find out that there is a horrible cockroach or rodent infestation. The owners are responsible for providing a sanitary, pest-free rental. However, each property has its recurring problems whether they be ants or bats. So, it is important to know what the house rental is prone to and if you are able to deal with the infestation until pest control arrives. These are just a few of many questions that can be asked, but they can help you decide which rental house is right for you. Before signing any document, you should be well informed about the living situation, especially if you are agreeing to a yearly lease that is not easily broken. In Asheville, real estate agents can help you identify good rental homes. Before you take the decision there a few questions you need to ask. Visit http://www.preferredrealestatecenter.com
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