Renter's Guide

Before Moving In:

• Make sure to budget.
  
  • Save for the security deposit and aim to spend no more than 30% of your income on rent.
• Check out the place.
  
  • Walk through with your landlord.
  • Ask for any repairs you deem necessary.
  • Take pictures of how the home looks.
  • Get a copy of the lease. 

While Living There:

• Pay your rent on time.
• Ask for repairs in writing.

When Moving Out:

• Review your lease at least three months before it ends.
• Notify your landlord in writing that you’ll be moving out at the end of the lease and keep a copy of the notice.   
• Remove all your belongings from the unit and make sure everything is broom clean.
• Schedule a walk-through with your landlord.
  
  • Take pictures of how you’re leaving the unit.
  • Make a list of things that need to be repaired.    
  • Sign the walk-through list only if you agree with your landlord.
• Ask for your security deposit in writing and make sure your landlord knows where to send it.