Understand in one minute the secrets of renting and viewing a house

After finding the property, the next step is the very important viewing stage. Whether you are renting a house on the Internet, through an intermediary introduction, or seeing a small rental advertisement on the street, no matter how the description is what you want, you still need to go to see the house in person and then decide whether to rent it. The house viewing process is also full of mysteries, and various details cannot be ignored. In addition, the house viewing process is also the best time to discuss the final rent price and payment method with the landlord. Therefore, the editor of Sohu Focus Network launches a comprehensive guide to renting a house in this issue, sorting out tips and precautions for house inspection, and helping everyone to develop a pair of "sharp eyes" for renting a house.

1. Housing selection - seeing is believing

Don’t trust the other party’s housing introduction, but conduct an on-site inspection of the housing condition, facilities and environment. If the other party is eager to sell the house, please be sure to pay attention to whether the house has problems such as poor sound insulation and poor surrounding environment. Sohu Focus Network recommends that before renting a house, you should inquire about the relevant conditions of the house to make sure you know the situation well. If appropriate, go to see the house in person to make sure you are well-informed. Don't blindly pursue a low price or a good description, and rush to view the house, which will lead to disappointment and unsuitability when you actually see the house, and a waste of time and energy.

2. On-site inspection of the house - first look at the environment

First, check whether the house is suitable for living. Whether the basic information of the house is consistent with the information obtained in advance, and whether the surrounding environment, property security, traffic conditions, supporting facilities, etc. are suitable. Second, check whether the landlord or co-tenant is easy to get along with.

3. Information verification - document confirmation

It is necessary to check the property ownership certificate of the rented house, the landlord's identity certificate, etc. to confirm that the rental house has the right to rent the house. If you sign a rental contract with an intermediary, you should check the agency agreement between the intermediary and the landlord, understand the agency's agency hours, and determine whether the intermediary has the right to sign the contract.

4. Sharp eyes - see the details of the house clearly

Sohu Focus reminds tenants that when viewing a house, they must pay attention to every corner of the house. The main items include whether the rent, water, electricity, gas, telephone, cable TV, and garbage removal fees have been paid; the quantity and newness of the equipment in the house; before renting, you should carefully check daily facilities such as water, electricity, and toilets. Whether they are in good condition; try all the appliances to check whether the plugs are leaking, whether the gas is leaking, etc. Be sure to verify the facilities, furniture, appliances, etc. in the room with the landlord in person. If you need to add any additions, be sure to tell him in advance. If there are any problems, there is room for negotiation on the price. After confirming that everything is correct, you can decide whether to sign a contract.

5. Be wary of second landlords

If the second landlord sublets the rental house, it must obtain the consent or commitment of the "original landlord", otherwise it will be invalid. If it is a partial sublet, it depends on the lease between the original landlord and the second landlord. Whether there are restrictions that do not allow subletting. If there are no restrictions, then the renter can sign a contract with the second landlord.

Therefore, in order to protect their legitimate rights and interests, Sohu Focus Network warmly reminds that when viewing a house, renters can ask to see the lease contract signed by the second landlord and the "original landlord" because, subletting The termination date of the contract shall not exceed the termination date stipulated in the original lease contract, otherwise, it will create greater risks for the renter. And the renter must make a copy of the lease contract signed by the second landlord and the "original owner", just like the second landlord must make a copy of the original owner's property certificate, which is part of the house rental contract.

(The above answer was published on 2015-10-23, please refer to the actual current relevant home purchase policies)

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