What Every First Time Renter Should Know

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What every first time renter should know before getting an apartment. A first apartment is like a first relationship, a pretty big personal step that can be exciting, thrilling, and somewhat terrifying.

You’ve come of age, saved up some money and gotten a secured source of income. Now you’re ready to secure an apartment and move out of your relatives’ home. If you want to leave the nest on strong footing, here are a few things that can make your life much easier.

Have A Budget
Keep in mind that getting an apartment of your own means learning to pay bills, and the rent bill should be your highest priority when it comes to your expenses. Know what you can afford to pay for rent up front. Ideally, rent should make up less than 30% of your income. Being certain you can afford the rent is important.

Read the Rules
Be certain that you understand what’s covered in the residential lease agreement. Ask your landlord, agent or a lawyer any questions before signing a lease. Never let a structural defect, health hazard, or community concern just sit. Telling your landlord about problems immediately can protect you from liability when you move out.

Moving In
Inspect your new apartment very well before moving in. Make your concerns or any necessary repairs known to the agent or property owner. This increases your chances of getting them fixed right away. As a tenant, it’s your right to live in a safe and habitable environment.

Clean First
Chances are, the first apartment you move into isn’t going to be sparkling. Upon moving in, make sure to clean the floors, bathtub, sinks and toilet. Floors, for example, will be much easier to clean when you’re not maneuvering around rugs, tables, chairs and couches. Once everything has been disinfected and wiped clean, then you can start filling your apartment with all of its furnishings.

Just tackle one task at a time, and you’ll have a fully habitable, beautiful apartment in no time.

Ayodeji
 

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    • Hello Yusuf,
      When you say ‘been here,’ we take it that you mean ‘reading this blog post.’ If this is correct, then we are delighted to tell you that there are several opportunities and benefits and as stated within this article, this post is to ensure that you enjoy a beautiful transition in your first attachment on a solid footing. Kindly let us know if this answers your question.

    • Hello Ibrahim,
      We advise that you take a closer look at the tips shared in this article and apply them. It’s even more applicable if you are renting an apartment for the first time. Hope this helps? We wish you a wonderful week.

  1. Hi, reading through ur write ups, I want clarity on Wat I read in this article, that states, ur annual house rent, shld be less or about 30% of one’s income! Is it monthly or annual income?

    • Hello Sally,
      Thanks for reading the question. You have asked a really important question. What we mean when we say your rent should be less or about 30% of one’s income is that to pay your rent, saving 30% or less of your salary every month should be able to cover it. For example, if your salary is N100,000 monthly and your annual rent is N300,000, saving N30,000 every month would be a perfect saving plan for you. Feel free to reach out to us if you have more questions. Do enjoy the rest of the day.

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