Description
Book SynopsisUntangle 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 rentalsRead real-life scenarios to help you navigate roommates, pets, applications, and beyondAsk the right questions and negotiate a lease that's fair to everyoneGet tips for maintaining your place, setting up utilities, and handling repairsIf you want to get up to speed on today's rental landscape, Renting For Dummies is the jargon-free resource for you.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
