Apartment hunting in itself isn’t an easy task – you head on into Missouri’s “City of Fountains” and look for the best place that has the best amenities and the best transportation options. While looking for all these ‘best’ things though, many potential apartment tenants forget to thoroughly read and understand the provisions of their lease contract. To avoid getting into any misunderstanding with your landlord, here are some queries you should make when looking up excellent apartments in Kansas City:
Painting Options
If you want to put as much of your personality and taste in your new living space, then surely you don’t want to pass up the opportunity to paint your own apartment – just take note that your prospective landlord might not allow it, though. Some lease contracts may completely ban you from doing any renovations on the place, whereas there are those that will allow you to do so, as long as you agree to restore everything back to their original state by the time you leave.
Pets
Even if you don’t have a pet right now, as long as you love cats and dogs, and are open to having some at home, you should definitely ask about the pet policies in the apartments you’re considering. Bear in mind that a number of apartment owners refuse to allow pets in their units as your furry pal can damage flooring, scratch walls, and disturb other tenants. If you do find a pet-friendly place, expect to pay an extra pet security deposit.
Quiet Hours
You should also be mindful about apartment rules on noise, as this Huffington Post article by Ann Brenoff states:
“An apartment building is a community onto itself. There will be a mix of ages and demographics, all trying to co-exist peaceably under the same common roof. In order to do that successfully and with a minimal amount of bloodshed, there are rules in your lease that you — and your neighbors — will be expected to abide by. The one you might find most intrusive to your night owl propensities is the residential quiet hours. 2 Chainz at full volume at 2 a.m. is a no-no.”
For excellent options in lovely Kansas City apartments, you can turn to reputable real estate companies like LeasingKC. For the more personal side of the apartment hunt on the other hand, no other person can help you pick the right place apart from yourself. Ask relevant questions, look for what you need, and give yourself enough time before making a decision and closing the deal with your landlord or agent.
(Source: 13 Things You Didn’t Know You Should Ask When Renting An Apartment, Huffington Post)