18 Things to Avoid When Renting an Apartment

Before you start searching for a place to rent, be aware of these 18 things to avoid when renting an apartment.

1. Choosing a bad roommate. 

2. Paying your rent late.

3. Not saving money for moving expenses.

4. Not adding up how much utilities and transportation will cost.

5. Living far away from work.

6. Not knowing what is in your criminal, credit, and rental history.

7. Paying an application fee without knowing 100% you will get approved.

8. Not doing a walk-through of the apartment on move-in day.

9. Not reading your lease COMPLETELY.

10. Allowing people to live in the apartment who are not on the lease.

11. Hosting loud parties, especially during quiet hours.

12. Doing illegal activities in the apartment, or having guests doing illegal things in the apartment.

13. Not communicating maintenance issues right away.

14. Co-signing on someone else’s lease.

15. Getting into conflict with other residents.

16. Making changes to the apartment without the property's permission.

17. Not providing proper notice when you want to move out.

18. Not completely cleaning your apartment when you move out.

Avoid making these mistakes and you should have a good renting experience!