Is Renting a House in Makati a Good Idea?
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Renting a house in Makati, which is also known as hiring or letting, is an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a house owned by the owner. There are many various reasons why people choose to rent. Maybe it is because of financial inadequacy, need of a cheaper alternative, and don’t like to worry about maintenance or anything we could think of under the sun.
If you are one of the many who did a choice to rent, here are couples of tips you must know.
Learn that paper
Make sure that you read those documents before moving into your newly rented house in Makati. See to it that you clearly understand what kind of agreement you are signing. Check the agreement includes all the relevant information like what the rent covers, does the rent include bills, if you can leave before the end of the tenancy and any rules on things like pets and smoking.
Let’s keep this simple, read and understand those papers before signing and moving.
Talk to your Landlord
Keep communication lines always open with your landlord. Remember, this is his property and talking to him openly will make a good relation for both of you which is essential in renting. If there will be a problem, like the landlord is slow in making repairs, talk it over and see to it if the issue can be resolved short of a nasty battle in court. We don’t want to go this far, so talk to him and settle things out as soon as possible.
Safety, Your top concern
Hmmm…not everyone take safety seriously. If you are to rent, take this “safety” thing your top priority! Learn whether your house, unit and the neighborhood are safe. Know also what you can expect your landlord to do about it if they are not. It might be good if you can have copies of local laws (if there is any) that require safety devices like deadbolts and window locks. Ask the community officers whether there are recent criminal incidents occurred near the property you are to rent. Be sure you know the history of the community. If the place is crime prone, you landlord should have a plan on how to protect you.
Your privacy
One of the most common and emotion-filled misunderstandings arises over the tension between a landlord’s right to enter a rental unit and a tenant’s right to be left alone. Make sure that you understand your privacy rights and your landlord understand it too!
Know your rights
I think that every house for rent in Makati have a tenants’ rights handbook. Generally it is not too long and it is written in a way that everyone can easily understand. It is good to know your rights when renting so you don’t make any avoidable mistakes during the process. This will help you to be a smart tenant.
