The Different Security Issues Concerning Living As A Tenant
Finding a good place to live as a renter is difficult because so many issues can crop up, one soon after the other. Merely deciding on a place is only the beginning! Assuming the landlord is also favorably considering your application, any number of possible deal-breakers can still exist.
For one thing, take a second, and even third, look at the apartment or house you will be renting. Go over it with a fine-tooth comb if you are not in some kind of desperate situation, for example being in need of emergency housing fast. Do not feel overly concerned about seeming picky – after all, landlords are picky, too! Unless it is a dump and you just want some cheap digs, do not feel shy about voicing your concerns. Should you plan on living there for a year or more, you truly need to “believe” in your residence!
It’s also essential to use a magnifying-glass approach, as it were, over possible living conditions in case of damage. The security deposit is normally given back to the tenant upon vacating the premises in good standing, but can still be held back in the event of damage, so take note at this time and bring it to the landlord’s attention now!
You also need to work out in advance particular details for instance whether you’re allowed to change the locks or add an additional lock and if you have to provide all copies of the keys. Many landlords like to keep a set of all keys to the locks on their premises, and yours may well be no exception.
From the landlord’s point of view, having a copy is required for emergency access. But naturally from your perspective being a tenant, this creates a potential security issue which could only be exacerbated in cases of burglary.
