What bad things have you encountered when renting an apartment? How to avoid pitfalls?

We all encounter all kinds of troubles when renting a house, such as landlords not keeping their promises, building facilities damaged, rents too high, etc. So how to avoid pitfalls? Here are some practical suggestions:

1. Understand the market conditions and don’t be attracted by low prices. Before renting a house, you can learn about local rent prices through various channels to avoid being attracted by excessively low rents. At the same time, be careful not to be deceived by false advertising.

2. Read the terms of the contract carefully before signing the contract. Before signing a lease contract, be sure to read the terms of the contract carefully, especially the provisions regarding deposit, lease period, liability for breach of contract, etc. If there is anything you don’t understand, you can consult a professional or lawyer.

3. Confirm whether the house facilities are complete. When viewing a house, carefully check whether the house facilities are complete, such as water, electricity, gas, bathroom, kitchen, etc. If there are any problems, communicate with the landlord promptly to resolve them.

4. Pay attention to safety issues. When renting a house, you should pay attention to safety issues, such as whether the doors and windows are firm and whether the anti-theft measures are complete. If problems are discovered, communicate with the landlord promptly to resolve them.

5. Maintain good communication and relationships. While renting, maintain good communication and relationship with the landlord. If you have any problems or dissatisfaction, please communicate with the landlord promptly to resolve them.

6. Maintain the house environment. During the period of renting, you must take good care of the environment of the house and do not damage public facilities or personal belongings at will. If you find someone deliberately damaging public facilities or private belongings, call the police immediately.

7. Follow community rules. While renting, you must abide by community regulations and do not affect the normal life order of other residents. If you find someone violating community regulations, report it to the property management in a timely manner.

8. Pay rent, utility bills and other expenses in a timely manner. During the period of renting a house, you must pay rent, water and electricity bills and other fees in a timely manner, and keep relevant vouchers for inspection.

9. Clean up before checking out. When checking out, clean up and return the property to its original condition. If you find any damage or loss, please communicate with the landlord promptly to resolve the issue.

10. If you encounter a dispute that cannot be resolved, you can seek help from a legal aid agency to resolve the dispute.