Still others have none of the above. Later in this chapter you will see several checklists that will help you evaluate apartments. Be sure you know the distances to places to which you must travel everyday as well as to physicians, hospitals, public transportation and favorite pastimes. See also A Condominium Checklist in Chapter Eleven. The guidelines for choosing a condo will also work well for apartments.
Any lease is a binding contract.
Read the agreement form thoroughly, and if there is a clause that you do not understand ask the landlord to explain it, or seek legal counsel before you sign on the dotted line. Details of all agreements between you and your landlord need to be outlined in writing prior to both parties signing. Each party should have a copy of this agreement. Leases can vary for many reasons the type and location of the dwelling, the security deposits, the financial information requested, the availability of new tenants, the housing market and the season of the year. Written leases are far better for both the tenant and the landlord.