Tips for Ensuring a Smooth and Hassle-Free Rental Process

Renting your first overseas home could be a difficult and time-consuming process; with accurate and comprehensive information, a successful outcome can be ensured. There are laws and regulations to be met, schedules and agreements to be drawn, and safeguards to consider. Here is some useful information which will help make your rental process smooth and hassle-free.

Before a Tenancy

When deciding on a place to rent, it is important to consider a number of factors, such as location of your new place to public transport, work, schools, or public facilities etc; good security; repairs required; monthly rental; rental payment methods, etc.

Ensure a tenancy agreement is drawn up and signed, which clearly states what you and your landlord agrees to do during the tenancy, and an inventory list describing the condition of the premises at the point of moving in. The agreed rent and method of payment should be written into the tenancy agreement as well. An advance one month payment is usually required, together with a security bond consisting of two months rental, a utilities deposit and stamping fees for the tenancy agreement.

A set of keys and all other lock opening devices, swipe cards, remote controls, etc for access to the premises will be included within the tenancy without any additional charge. You will however, be responsible for other one-time expenses such as setting up a gas connection, telephone and internet service provider, and on-going expenses such as monthly utility and electricity bills.

During a Tenancy

As a tenant, you have a basic right of privacy and quiet enjoyment of the premises which must be respected by the landlord. If any urgent repairs or maintenance of the premises are needed, inform the landlord immediately so that these can be organized.

Ending a Tenancy

Written notice has to be provided when ending a tenancy agreement. Breaking a tenancy agreement early will incur a penalty, which is usually indicated in the agreement. Ensure that the premises are left in the same condition as when you had first entered it, to prevent your security deposit from being forfeited for any damages or breached agreement.

Moving into your dream Mont Kiara home need no longer be a challenging and stressful process – with a clear understanding of the entire procedure, and ensuring that all terms and conditions are clearly drawn out and met, you will be able to avoid potential pitfalls and be assured of a hassle-free move into your new home.

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