7 Things You MUST DO BEFORE Leasing Your First Apartment | Tips We've Learned from Years of Renting
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0:35 tour the apartment
2:56 See apartment at a good time
6:00 smell everything
7:20 choose right floor
7:51 read the online reviews
9:07 ask for copy of lease agreement
10:10 inquire about previous tenant complaints
11:23 Respect those around you
A legend walks among us
Bless this man
people like you will have a blessed afterlife
God bless you. Thank you!
thank you
- See the place before you sign the contract
- Schedule an afternoon or evening time to see apartment, then you can see what the neighbors are like when they are home, and what outside is like in the evening
- Smell around kitchen cabinets, laundry room for weird smells
- Determine if you’re a light or heavy sleeper, if you’re a light sleeper move to a top floor for less noise
- Check reviews
- Get copy of lease agreement
- Ask about complaints of previous tenant
- Treat management with respect
Thanks a million. My service is so slow I could only watch 4 seconds at a time. Im like this is not going to work. 👉👍😎😏
What do you do when you decide on a space and they say you can’t view prior to signing lease due to covid but you get a 14 day guarantee? Why would I go through process of moving in and then have to worry that it may not then be up to par?? Are companies obligated to share the prior tenant’s complaints? Most will act as if there are never complaints only good things. Thanks
@@t.terrell7037 I would say honestly if you like the location and you know you'd get all your money back if something happened. If you sign the lease, look around and don't move everything in. Only small things that are needed. You can take a few days to view and listen out for anything unusual. I personally would not sign anything without being 100% sure that you are getting everything back so read the agreement carefully. It's too much hassle though if I'm being honest.
ADHD gang is here 😎
Thank you.
I’m at the point where I don’t care what it looks like, I just need a place to accept me!
May I ask why you’re having a hard time getting accepted? Just started looking and wondering what might make things difficult for me . Thank you
Jessica C I have the same question
@@JC-hy9gy could be many things. bad credit. Moving out before the lease is up. If you were evicted before for not paying rent it all shows up on the report. Some people burn bridges and they have a hard time later on getting approved.
Jessica C low income, they wont accept you if you dont make enough money..like mentioned earlier bad credit too
money talks
Here's another thing you guys might want to consider make sure the property is not going to be sold out from under you after a couple of years this has happened to me and they changed the rent everything luckily I was able to make a deal and everything was okay but you could be in a situation where you may not be allowed to renew your lease and your homeless so I would take a look how old is the landlord and doesn't look like it's not going to be sold out from under you
i’ve grown up in apartment complexes my whole life - ALL OF THESE ARE TRUE!!!
This video is so helpful! I’m 71 years old and have owned houses and lived in a lot of apartments, yet I still learned so much from this video!
Thank you so much! It is very nice that you want us to avoid as many mistakes as possible. I had no one to give me advice, but I feel calmer now in this process.
Can't believe people would rent/buy do anything before actually seeing the place first
I feel like an apartment can still change the unit on you. For example, they show you apartment A, then write your lease up for apartment B, with apartment B having a bunch of issues and apartment A being a "show apartment"
The lease agreement should have a unit number on it, make sure that number matches.
This was amazing! Just got my first post-college job and need to move into my first apartment. Many thanks!
Thank you for sharing this information! Not only looking at things before you sign the contract, keeping up with your bills already because if you are late then it doubles. If you are making car payments that is another bill too. It might be free to move in if your car is finally paid off. You can play music as long as it’s not too loud because like we said you have to respect the people around you.
Keep in mind some landlords are hustling that application fee. Not renting out because app fees run $100 per application
Having worked in property management, I would definitely agree - it's so important to visit the home before you decide to rent. Folks would be surprised how the online photos differ from real life.
that should be common sense lol my brother an i are looking a apartment now that looks very nice online but we're not dumb enough sign the lease before the looking at it in person first
So if you see a model but they say you can’t see actual apartment should you automatically decline? I haven’t signed lease yet but I was told due to covid and maintenance having to fix/repair prior to move in date that I can’t see it but they are offering a 14 day guarantee. I’ve lived in the complex twice before in the past so this is a new policy but I feel like it’s a red flag but it’s hard to find amenities I’m looking for within a certain price range. Thanks
If you’ve lived in that complex before, then I’m more likely to say it’s safer to lease having seen a model. But it’s different if folks seeing photos on Craigslist haven’t ever visited the apartment
Isn’t that just false advertising? 🤨
That’s so smart! The afternoon visit is clever. I too am sensitive to noise and definitely will do that!
Tip #2 🤯 I NEVER thought of doing that. Thanks for sharing!
Love the blessed positive energy!
Looking at potentially getting my first apartment soon, this vid was so helpful thanks!
yes this sounds great! i am glad i watched it. I am glad i didn't just skip over it
My neighbor fight and scream at each other all the time. It’s terrifying and I’m moving out☹️
😿
Seconding checking out the exact unit or at least a similar unit in the same building (you can still get a sense of your prospective neighbors and views) before signing a lease. The model unit some apartment complexes have are useful for gauging like how much space you'll have and visualizing but they're almost always bait-y; basically better features that you may or may not have in your actual unit.
Thank you for all the tips. You guys seem like lovely considerate people :)
Really appreciate the heads up on heavy walkers 4:10
2nd floor it is for me, plus climbing the steps is good cardio 👍
Great tips. I move out my moms house for the first time in a long time. You brought a good point about touring and smell. My mom had an issue with neighbors who loved to smoke.
The scent test, among all the other GREAT advice, was 👏 😄
Thank you for this!!! Also I love your guys' vibes you seem so nice and happy
Awe thanks Evangeline!
Great video and very informative. Thank you and subscribed
That's for this brilliant consumer report 👍🏾
Good advice, thanks for making the video.
I appreciate this video. Very informative. Great work!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! We totally were sold on a place until we watched the video and maaan the reviews were all the same. We dodged a bullet for sure!
This was really helpful thank you.
Thinking of getting my first place. This was very helpful
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
Good luck 😀
Nice work you two! 👍🏼
This is definitely my new favorite example of a first-world problem: "Our Hawaiin apartment got too much natural sunlight" Haha kidding! I appreciate all the information.
😂😂
Lol A first world that turned into a 3rd world it’s crazy to think they moved for jobs but couldn’t even have an A C unit
This is so helpful thank you so very much for the advise 😭😭
Glad the video helped!!
Thanks for the tips Mike and Brit!
Of course! Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel and you guys are so charming. Thanks for making me chuckle and great video thanks!
Thank you for the advice. Sincerely.
Just got approved for my first apt. My background took almost three weeks which pushed back my move-in date. They increased my rental quote by 200$ from the original date. I would think the holding few would hold the rent.
I sunbathe in my apartment from 11am to 1pm daily, because of the sun. I have large window for balcony door. In summer i put the blinds down. Getting blinds would have been cheaper than air con or fans. Blinds are great for cooling the apartment so IT'S not a sauna.
The place my husband just looked at was advertised as brand new ... He went to view it and he said it was like they played jigsaw puzzle with the carpet and the mirrors were shattered in both bathrooms. Haha lesson learned...do not trust the advertisement!!!
All great points!
Thanks for the info
thanks for your review
A lot of times the model apartments they show you are remolded. You have to ask if the one you are renting is also remolded. Are the appliances like the one in the model? The last apartment I looked at they showed me the newly renovated model. It was beautiful. I ask if they all looked like the model. She said 10% were remolded. So out of the 100 apartment complex only 10 apartments were like the model. The rest were old and very outdated. You have to ask because they usually do not tell you.
I'm looking for an apartment right and hope to use all your advice. thanks, guys.
Happy to help! Best of luck to you!
I sign my first lease tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tips
it’s been 6 months since your comment, how’s it going for you? 😎
@@naudiamilan not well
Good point about the doing the tour around 5pm when most people are home.
Any other teenagers or preteens watching because they hate it at home? Or you just want your own freedom? I kinda wanna move in with my friends when I get older in a small apartment or hotel and then we can all eventually get our own place but idk
Do it
ive been hating my life for the past few years now, im 19 and a few days away from finally moving out. hang in there, work hard
@@brookewilliams3110 good luck bro
@@thatsfknsiicck moving into a hotel with your friends is not a plan you want to have
@@Koicee8 getting a apt with a close friend is .
you guys are awesome. Just what I needed! Thanks!
Glad the video helped!!
With the rent prices people pay, there should be much better building codes. To minimize noise and smells etc. from other units and tenants. Thanks for sharing. I was looking to see if it's best to get a Realtor or search on your own. And if it's a site where you can speak directly to the Landlord. I'm so undecided, if I want to rent from a Landlord again or company. Bc Landlords ( in my case ) are evicting long-time tenants saying "they are selling" just to go up on rent $1000- $2000 more. New Subbie 🤗 💟🙏
Thank you for this !!!
As I just started apartment searching for my own recently (trying to get out of roommate situation), I started calculating my budget amongst other further planning. I knew that there would be other recommendations and suggestions from people, so thought of going here on TH-cam for insight. I am so glad to have came across your video because there were lots of pointers that I didn’t think of. I am going to note each of these down and use them during any first few potential apartment tour viewings. I thank you both a lot for this.
So glad this video was helpful!
Best of luck to you.
great tips thanks for the vid
Appreciate the help.
Thank you that was a great video. 👍⭐😊
Yes! This is the video I needed to see, I cannot stand noisy neighbors
Looking for apartments now this is helpful
Thanks for the vid.
Hope it was helpful!
I feel like asking them if the last tenants complained about anything they'll just say no so their's no chance you wont sign.
I think you can also read there reaction, maybe they will lie but some people might get caught off guard by that question and you can see how professionally they handle it
@@clairbear1234 100%
Great video!
Thank you for making this video!! My fiance and I are getting married in March and starting to look at different apartments. This will be both of our first times renting something out and this content has been super helpful! Thank you so much!
Glad to help!! Congratulations on getting married!
@@MikeandBrit Thank you!! Subscribed to your channel - you guys are awesome!
Helpful video. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Thanks 4 da advice. Nice couple.....
Thank you so much for the info! I would look into a candle warmer so you can still use your candles 😊
Had no idea those were even a thing, thanks!
An underrated video. I like it. 👍👍👍
much appreciated!
Needed this
Most of these are about noise, fortunately the place I'm moving into has a storage unit below it (no tenants.) And no floor above it, and there are no tenants on the right or left because it's an independent building, so my sounds shouldn't bother anyone and their sounds shouldn't bother them, I don't smoke or burn candles and the apartment seems lovely aside from that
1= don't just ask your landlord how much consumers runs= call the power company yourself and check the history of the bill =at that address and I say this because I'm in a one-bedroom very very small apartment and I pay over $400 a month with no air conditioners nothing running= that is the history of my bill!
I didnt know you can do this
That's a good suggestion about seeing the unit 1st before signing the lease. However, our leasing agent show us a model of apartment not the actual place. Pretty sneaky strategy for an apartment place. The actual apartment had an ac panel that nearly fell apart when i wanted to clean it & some cabinets were crooked. Lots of hidden fees just to live downtown.
The lease agreement should have a unit number on it. Definitely keep track of that and don't sign it if it's different
First time renting an apartment this week. This video is everything I need
same here mah boi
Same, wish me luck
@@louiepop21 i hope things are going well for you and the other two commenters
I'm watching this early and got any advice for Me? Besides this?
How’d it go?
That's why I liveaboard a Sailboat! No noisy neighbors!
You guys had some greats tips and I am very sensitive to noise. I think all new tenants should visit the complex in the evening, to observe the noise and parking. I love my complex but the parking is really bad. My bedroom is next to the stairs and it sounds like people are stomping up the stairs. I love the square footage, but will give it up for a much quieter unit.
Hey we appreciate it! We were fortunate to have good parking in our complex but faced the same issue you're having being next to the stairs. And we 100% agree..peace and quiet beats square footage every day of the week
How do you measure noise in a potential townhome since you can’t just enter the home of current tenant? Thanks
Great tips, thanks
glad they helped!
My apartment has great insulation, compared to some housing i was share house living with other people, or say if you have a family with teenagers, houses can be cheaply built too not just apartments. Currently Im in low income housing, by a nonprofit and i believe it's all cement or something, good insulation except the sound of traffic comes in from the glass windows. But I'M used to it now, also some people are just more sensitive to traffic sounds than others. Ofcourse it helps to block it out with youtube videos, a sound machine or bluetooth headphones, or even earmuffs or earplugs.
those were good advices 👍
OMG what is the camera you used? The quality is supreme!!! Great content, thanks guys!
Sony a6500 with a Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens👍
Thank you for your time and information.
Where are you guys now? Is everything good? Just wondering how you both are.
The cheaper the rent the faster you should run away from that apartment complex
Turn the water on, if it smells and tastes like rotten eggs then I would reject the slumplex
Save your rental receipts or the manager may try and make you pay double.
What does the property look like? Do some of the tenants keep their windows open on hot days or were they forced to buy a window A/C?
Does the circuit breaker buzz loudly when the fan is used constantly because the A/C doesnt work ? Apartments managers at slumplexes love your money and hate their tenants
Look for stains around the sides of the walls near the floor in the bathroom, That unit has a problem with flooding and the manager doesnt care to fix it.
Is there black mold on the walls ?
Do all of l theights and appliances work properly? and is there a working smoke/ fire detector in the apartment?
Does the mailboxes look secure?
Does the slumplex have free security in the form of police officers being called there every week?
Is there a laundry room but no access to it? There is 99.99% chance the apartment manager has no desire to fix it and you will have to go to a laundry mat.
Everyone on the lease is supposed to get a key to the outside door.
The 1rst floor unit is subject to occasional flooding from the second floor tenant directly above the 1rst floor unit
slumplex managers will lie to your face, telling you what you want hear to get you into 1 year lease.
(They dont have the love of the holy spirit in them)
Good tips, God bless
Thank you
Thank you!!!!
My family has always lived in apartments, and our current place is incredibly noisy. My neighbors yell a lot and run up and down the stairs, there are always loud cars, and on top of that my parents work at night so when they're off they make a ton of noise. I've found that getting one of those headbands with earphones in them helps a ton, because I just play fan noises all night to drown out the outside sounds! It may not work for everyone but it's been a huge help for me.
i am 17 and im moving out when i turn 18. i have a part time job and i am looking for absolutely ANY tips i can get to make sure i am as prepared as i can be. much love❤️
Don't be in such a rush to move out at 18. Give yourself until your at least 21. And depending on how much your making your probably won't be able to afford a super nice place.
@@thearcadegamer8128 ive been told this by everyone except the group of people im moving with i have a super toxic and draining family and ive been getting kicked out off and on since i was 12 i need out and everything what would be your opinion
@@runawayfrm17 me too babe
Part time job is not enough depending on where you live like me which I live in Georgia I need to make at least 1k a week to be able to afford rent, bills, food, and insurance
@@thearcadegamer8128 I disagree, I think people should move out as soon as they somewhat comfortably can because they will evolve much quicker and become the best version of themselves once they leave the nest (parents' house)
Me and my fiancee recently leased an apartment three months ago, and we absolutely regret it. The noisy upstairs neighbors, the rent is extremely high, we're not even in there most of the time, it's just not worth it anymore. I'm terrified of breaking the lease 😭
8 months later what’s the update?
I liked a lot of these tips.. although there seemed to be an overemphasis on personal preference rather than realistic expectation. For a lot of people who don't have a lot of expendable income, such as myself, a lot of these tips should be secondary when compared to more practical matters such as finding an apartment that may or may not have in unit laundry, covers utilities, is in a nondangerous area, has basic amenities, no hidden or extravagant fees. Those are some of the kinds of things that are typically most overlooked when people are searching for a new apartment, and even more especially when one is searching for their first apartment.
@Blake Taylor I'd personally say that it would depend on A. Your budget, B. How much free time you have, and C. The area you'll be living in. Of course there's other factors, but I personally tend to look at those three first. If you know that you'll be incredibly busy with your job, kids, etc and will have limited, to no, free time to be able to make the longer trips to the community laundromat then I'd say try to find a place with in-unit laundry. As long as the budget allows for it. Which next to safety needs to be your number one focus. Following a budget that is. Although that brings me to my next factor, the area. If you're going to be in a high crime area, that will almost always have cheaper rent costs, then I personally wouldn't recommend going with a community laundromat. For obvious reasons of course. You don't want to put yourself anymore at risk then you would be by living in such a dangerous area. And trust me.. I've seen some apartment complexes that you'd be wise to never enter, or at the very least never leave your room. So I'd say you have a few scenarios here to look at; if your budget allows for it then I'd always recommend in-unit, if you're budget is a little tight but you are in a safer area and will have some extra time on your hands then I'd recommend community, though if your budget is tight and you are limited to high crime areas then I'd definitely try to locate an apartment with in-unit laundry. But ultimately it should all come down to cost, safety, and time availability. Personal preference should be taking a backseat to both safety and affordability in this situation.
Is it suspicious that the apartment leaser didn't want to set up a time with me on a weekday in the evening? It was so I could go see it at 5:30 after work and they kept trying to throw earlier times at me. I'm seeing my first apartment tomorrow at 12 noon.
You can buy sound absorbing decorative panels
That sounds insane, how can the apartment turn into a sauna, and you couldn't get an AC, that sounds like hell!
THANKS
What bothers me is I read reviews about places that look nice being roach infested and property is dirty. I don't want to move to places like that but how can we tell if the issue is right or just a person being pissed off. How do I know what is true?
very helpful
Glad it helped!
I’ve never rent a apartment before this will be my first and that’s would I would do first check the apartment check if anything damage and check reviews and pricing and make sure if anything is included asked questions to least person
I got at least 3 years before I get booted out so I'm getting a head start
I’m totally overpaying for a studio right now. My rent is going up to $833. I’m considering moving about 20 minutes more into the south part of the city since I’m in the suburban county area now and apartments there are going for a bit less but for one bedrooms. However, my current complex is responsive, has a pool and other amenities and is by 3 highways to get me anywhere quick. It’s just feeling expensive for the space, although I can afford it. Ugh renting can lead to so many pros and cons lists being made.
my brother an i are looking for place now an its nerve wrecking smh ,
Where is this at? Wish I could pay that much 😂
Hi I’m looking to move into a studio , do they make you pay 2-4 times the rent to move in to a studio?
Great tips! I've lived in many apartments over the years and I've learned a lot! Depending on where you live you may not be able to see the apartment before you move in. Most places in my area rent the apartments as soon as the tenet gives notice. I wasn't able to see my current apartment or even see a model before moving in. I did see pictures of a similar unit though. I've learned to be on the top floor whenever possible, never be near the pool and go for a corner unit when possible. I've noticed that many of the reviews complain about the office people a lot. I usually rule those reviews out. I have very little contact with the office. I pay my rent online and can even request mantaince online. I've had good neighbors and bad neighbors. You never know what and who you're gonna get!
When you say top floor you mean in reference to garden style apartments with yo and downstairs right? Also have you ever rented a townhome and if so what would you say are pros and cons to regular apartments? Thanks
Hey Guys Another This I live In Michigan But In South Gate As Soon as You enter their city smells cause it’s full of factories don’t forget the smell of the area who want to smell bs when they wake up or open a window
Friendly reminder; when you see tracks of something, that thing goes through there. Sometimes it's just a silent stray.. sometimes it's a train every night at 3 am. Know the area.
Good advice. ALWAYS see the actual apartment before signing the lease. That's like buying a car before seeing it or a test drive. I was shown a model apt that was nice and clean. The actual unit stunk. 🤬😡 Don't trust them.
Exactly ✅
If you ask management about prior complaints are they obligated to tell your or can they just lie?
I have not lived in an apartment since 2012 but tomorrow I'm going to sign a lease. The unit is on the middle floor so I asked a tenant that was walking his dog if he could hear footsteps above his unit and he said he hardly ever hears Neighbors at all maybe if someone drops something in the kitchen is the only time he hears something so that was really great news
Beautiful
If you don’t mind me asking did they check your credit? If so did they send you a link to the website or did the landlord look up your credit score himself or herself?
Congratulations on the apartment ^^
unfortunately there are many places that do not let you see the apartment first. So I am guessing that would be a red flag. I have done this twice in my life, and just happen to get lucky with both I suppose. I am a light sleeper and the current situation is on the bottom floor, and they ASSURED me there would be no noise from the upstairs.. ha well I do hear some things but it's not when I need to sleep. I lived in my 3/2 brick home for over 9 years so I am not really a happy apartment dweller but it will have to do for now. There are some great amenities here.