Renting For Dummies

Untangle the renting process and find your perfect place Renting For Dummies explains everything you, as a renter, need to know. Search for the ideal home, put in your application, and get yourself moved in. You’ll learn how to effectively hunt for rentals, figure out what you can afford, and how to find the neighborhood that’s best for you. Want to find a roommate? Need help with your application? Not sure whether your lease allows you to keep your beloved pet goldfish? This Dummies guide has you covered, with all the renting advice, and none of the confusing babble. Streamline the renting process with tips on finding good rentals Read real-life scenarios to help you navigate roommates, pets, applications, and beyond Ask the right questions and negotiate a lease that’s fair to everyone Get tips for maintaining your place, setting up utilities, and handling repairs If you want to get up to speed on today’s rental landscape, Renting For Dummies is the jargon-free resource for you.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Renting 5 Chapter 1: Understanding the Truths of Renting 7 Chapter 2: Evaluating Your Rental Hopes and Realities 21 Chapter 3: Considering Types of Buildings and Neighborhoods 35 Part 2: Hunting Down the Perfect Housing 45 Chapter 4: Let the Search Begin! 47 Chapter 5: Application Time 59 Chapter 6: Signing the Lease 73 Part 3: Settling In to Your New Home 83 Chapter 7: Congratulations! You’re Moving In 85 Chapter 8: Footing Expenses Beyond Rent 97 Chapter 9: Living with Humans and Other Creatures 109 Chapter 10: Drip, Drip: Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 127 Chapter 11: Renewing Your Lease 139 Part 4: Enjoying Life in Your Own Place 153 Chapter 12: Following the Rules and Staying Safe 155 Chapter 13: Decorating Do’s and Don’ts 169 Part 5: The Part of Tens 183 Chapter 14: Ten Things That Occur When Your Rental Is Sold 185 Chapter 15: Nearly Ten Questions About Government Subsidies and Your Rent 193 Chapter 16: Almost Ten Things a Rental Agent Can Do for You 201 Index 207