When we have visited to the doctor we never heard anything related to our health we tell them each and everything, in the same way we don't need to hide anything from landlord especially when we are living in their rental property. As Landlords allow renter's to use their precious Rental Property on behalf of trust in exchange for rent, in same manner renter's should be loyal to landlord and never hide anything from them whether it relates to moving in someone, plumbing issues, etc….
David Litt Foreclosure Specialist - Your Partner in Real Estate Success
Things that not to hide from landlord
1. THINGS THAT NOT TO
H I D E F R O M L A N D L O R D
When we have visited to the doctor we never heard anything related to our health
we tell them each and everything, in the same way we don't need to hide anything
from landlord especially when we are living in their rental property. As Landlords
allow renter's to use their precious Rental Property on behalf of trust in exchange
for rent, in same manner renter's should be loyal to landlord and never hide
anything from them whether it relates to moving in someone, plumbing issues, etc.
because if in case you caught faulty you can lose your security deposit or have to
pay some penalties or move out from rental property. So there are some secrets
that should not hide from landlords.
2. 11.. GGEETTTTIINNGG AA PPEETT
At the time of move in, you may don't have any pet, but if in case you get pet like
dogs, cat, etc. you should tell your landlord or try to convince them to allow you.
But many times landlords will not allow pets or they have their own policy related
to moving with a pet. If you will not get permission to enter the path to their rental
property and your landlord know this from unknown source then you get big
disaster, you may even lead to eviction, or pay some heavy penalties. So it is better
to inform to your landlord about your pet and get relax. You might pay some higher
rent or add some extra charge or pet deposit, but it is not higher than your pet.
22.. AADDDDIINNGG RROOOOMMMMAATTEESS
Most of the landlords conduct screen test to check renter’s backgrounds. If you
allow roommates after signing your lease or agreement, this will bring a big
disaster and may lead to eviction or penalties on you. Before adding roommate
you should know the terms and conditions. But before this you ensure that your
landlord will agree to add roommate or an extra person. As a landlord, you should
follow the screening process before getting a renter may he/she evicted by
previous landlord or a criminal, a caring person who will not take care of rental
property.
33.. PPLLUUMMBBIINNGG IISSSSUUEESS
Plumbing issues will happen once in a while when you are on rent. You should
never ignore it and use another bathroom, you have to tell this issue to your
landlord. When plumbing issues occur renters will avoid to fix the issues and don't
want to pay an extra amount to plumber. They will do it on their own risk,
sometimes they will succeed and sometimes create a major disaster. But mostly
renters forget that these issues are handled by landlords and they take care of
each & everything. Landlords will allocate home for rent to renter's who take care
3. of their rental property with some terms and conditions, but didn't give the
authority to live like an owner. So whenever these kinds of problems occur,
contact to landlord whether the problem is minor or major.
44.. WWAATTEERR SSTTAAIINN OONN CCEEIILLIINNGGSS
Water stain looks like a minor issue, but it didn't take time to convert in major once.
When water stains appear on ceilings it means there is a leakage on the roof,
which allow water to enter slightly. Water can easily damage framework,
insulation or wiring which causes a major problem and if there is a rainy season
then you need to contact landlord as soon as possible and ask them to fix the
problem soon.
55.. LLOOSSTT YYOOUURR KKEEYY
This is the girth that a landlord will charge for lost keys, but charges are not so
high that you can't afford. It is a minimal amount that you can pay easily. If you are
worried that someone found your key and use it to enter in home rental, then you
should change the lock which comes with a little higher than lost key penalty and
handover the other key to the landlord.