A person who is in constant move would prefer renting a place than actually owning one. Such thought would likewise be practical for someone who is still having a problem owning his or her own house. However, before you rush into a rental agreement with a landlord make sure you've tried to examine the things outlined below. For these tips, as also discussed in citizensadvice, would be very helpful in keeping you away from serious rental concerns in the end of your stay.
Sitting Tenant
The landlord may actually sell their property while you are still living on it, thus making you a 'sitting tenant'. However, there is still no need to panic, for even though there is a new landlord the terms of your tenancy agreement would still continue. The agreement would still remain valid even though the landlord's name is out of date. And in most cases, the new landlord would let you sign a new tenancy agreement, but it is really up to you whether you agree with it or not, they cannot kick you out. However, if you have "fixed term assured shorthold tenancy," they might decide give you a notice to leave when the fixed term come to end.
Overcrowding
This is one common struggle that some soon to be tenants would miss. As a future tenant, you should try to check whether the place is over-crowded. A particular area according to citizensadvice is overcrowded if "there are more than the 'permitted number' of people living there. The 'permitted number' will depend on the size of the accommodation; or two or more people of the opposite sex aged ten or over, who are not living together as husband and wife, have to sleep in the same room." Cautiously observe this tip for it may lead to a rental concern, you can be prosecuted together with your landlord.
Inventory
If you will be occupying or renting a furnished place, then ask for the inventory of the things that are being provided. A good landlord would always be ready for his inventory list and some reminders and guidelines on how to use the items that are contained in your place. This may save you from having a rental concerns when your term of stay comes to end. And if by chance your landlord does not provide you a list, then you may make your own inventory and let your landlord sign it with a witness present.
Those are some simple tips which you should consider when renting a place in order to avoid some serious rental concerns in the end of your stay. Feel free to add more tips for I might have missed something. Share and comment below.
