Before renting your first apartment, you need a thorough understanding of what you are getting and what will be required of you. This means reading the apartment lease agreement before you sign it.
When looking at an agreement for ASU off-campus housing or any apartment, you should know what is provided in the unit. For example, some places come with furniture and appliances. If these items are damaged, the landlord will take the cost of repairing them or replacing them out of your security deposit. Be sure that you check for pre-existing damage. Items included in the apartment and their condition should be listed on the agreement.
Living in ASU off-campus housing gives students more freedom in comparison to living in a dorm. However, it would be unwise of you to think that you can do anything you want in a rented apartment. For example, you may not be able to sublet it. Make sure you read the lease agreement before renting out the apartment for a short amount of time. Also, you may not be able to have roommates or long-term guests. You need to aware of what it says about these matters.
Other things to consider when looking at the lease for ASU off-campus housing or any apartment, include decorating and painting, pets, how many copies of keys can be given to other people, utilities, and renter’s insurance. Ask the landlord how often management staff can enter the apartment and under what circumstances.
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