Ready to sign a lease for Ohio University Campus Housing
Be prepared
Landlords ask for personal information and also other info to lease Ohio University Campus Housing. This info includes your social security number, vehicle info, rental history and others. They use the info to assure themselves that you can pay the rent. Usually, they will not sign a lease without it. But preparing the most common items ahead of time will save some hassle and also speed up the process. Moreover, the application fee might be higher or lower than you thought. This can depend on if you’re applying through an agency or directly with an owner. The application at Bobcat Rentals is often FREE!
Deposits
Most landlords near Ohio University require you to submit an amount of about one month’s rent upfront. This security deposit guarantees your faithful completion of your lease. Some companies require the first month’s rent with the deposit when signing the lease. Others require the security deposit, first month’s rent, and also last month’s rent. Don’t be surprised as all landlords with Ohio University Campus Housing use different policies.
Make sure you read the Ohio University Campus Housing contract!
You have almost rented an apartment by now! But, you don’t want to skip past reading the contract. This legal document binds both parties to follow through on an agreement. For this reason, the lease must include everything you’ve talked about with your landlord. Both of you promise to keep your word. We bring a sample lease to each and every one of our showings. This way you grasp the entire lease before coming to our office to sign with us. Don’t forget to ask questions! Even if you left already, call the landlord so you have all the answers. All questions are good questions!
