Part III- C’est la vie
I found out that the mold wasn’t toxic but the landlords weren’t willing to make all the necessary repairs in a time that worked for me. I had a big family event approaching that was stressful enough and didn’t need the headache of a broken roof and a kitchen that was in shambles, so I decided to go. Within 48 hours I had movers set up, my bags packed and the squirrels and I had our last sunset cocktail together as I wistfully said goodbye to the house.
Thankfully my landlord understood the severity of the repairs and didn’t think twice about letting me out of my lease or refunding my security deposit. Here are a few tips when renting a new place to save you from what I had to go through:
1) If the home is older than 2000 ask for a list of repairs that have been done in the past 10-15 years
2) Go with your gut- If you see something wrong before you move in… the problem may not be that easy to fix
3) Don’t get blindsided by a deal. Yes, we all want the biggest bag for our buck but there might be a reason that your landlord is willing to lower the price.
4) Get to know your neighbors. Ask them questions about the unit or home that you’re renting and who lived there before you.
5) Google Me. Look up the address online. You never know what you may see.
6) Visit Tenants Direct.com for continued relocation tips and advice!
Happy Moving and Dream Home Finding to You All!
