How to rent an apartment - advice to the tenant. How to look at suitable options. What to write in the contract

Even before you start the hassle of renting a room that suits your needs, you should be aware that this will be a difficult task. First of all, you need to clearly understand that rooms of equal size are not at all equal in payment if one of them is located in the center of the capital, and it will take several hours to get to the second one from the Kremlin.

But you should not despair, there are always chances, you must not miss them.

When choosing a room to rent, you need to look for something specific

The room can be rented in three versions. It can be a separate room in a communal apartment. You can live in a separate room, and the owners of the apartment will be the neighbors. You can find friends who will agree to rent an apartment with several rooms together with you.

What should you immediately pay attention to

A communal apartment is terrible for its tenants, they will be your neighbors, find out more about these people, and only then move in. In a communal apartment, life is built according to the rules of a hostel, so it's best to learn how to diplomatically get around problems without leading to a scandal about an open tap or smoking in the kitchen.

There is the concept of a “dead communal apartment”, this is not uncommon. It is important that you are not later presented with a claim that it was you who "killed" her. You need to inspect everything, take a photo of the “amenities”, the kitchen, walls, balcony on a smartphone before the start of your stay, then you will not regret it.

The owner who rents a room can also prove himself not with better side- make inquiries with neighbors on the site. There are owners who sharply oppose guests, friends, animals, increased consumption of water and electricity. There are many things that the owners oppose, but nothing can be said - this is their apartment.

Most best option- this is when several young people agree to pool finances to rent a large apartment and live each in a separate room. In this case, cohabitation begins with the development of a kind of charter, living standards. Such a kind of communal apartment, the neighbors in which you can pre-select, and approve their composition only after that.

Where can I find an apartment for rent?

by the most the best option searches have long been recognized as the one when you rent a room from your relatives, friends or co-workers. First of all, you avoid paying commissions to the rental agency. An added benefit is that you will not be evicted due to a late payment. rent, you can arrange for a cup of tea or other drink.

Relatives, friends and colleagues did not help - place ads of appropriate content on social networks, this will help to cover a significant circle of previously unfamiliar apartment owners. Those who will soon move out of the rented room will also respond. Residents of the apartment will also call, picking up their neighbors for a joint apartment rental.

“Looking for a neighbor” is how potential neighbors are addressed, and such ads should be considered urgently. After all, we will be talking specifically about renting a room, and there is a possibility that it is you who are not enough to completely fill the intended apartment.

Help from a special agency

Contacting a real estate agency is a very popular way to solve a housing problem. It is important not to fall for the bait of scammers, which means that you should choose an agency with a spotless reputation. This is a reliable way to find the necessary housing.

In addition to agencies, brokers work with homeowners, you can contact them if you have recommendations from friends and good acquaintances. The services of intermediaries must be paid, sometimes very generously.

The first installment includes, in addition to rent for a certain period (sometimes 6 months), a commission to an intermediary, a deposit for saving the living space in good condition.

Monthly accommodation cost

How much you have to pay monthly depends on many factors. First of all, there is a direct dependence on remoteness. The farther from the center, the cheaper the room. The area of ​​​​the room, the number of neighbors, the distance from transport interchanges and other housing options.

Speaking about specific prices, it is necessary to indicate the average cost of an average room: 12-25,000 rubles. In any case, you need to understand that a room in the center of Moscow cannot be cheap, and at a low price you can only rent a “killed” room or move in with problematic neighbors.

What to look for when choosing a room

You will have to live in a rented room, so it is better to give up uncomfortable housing, look for something else. After all, the first impression is always the best.

Make the final decision only after getting to know the owners and neighbors.
Be sure to check after meeting. technical condition plumbing, plumbing, heating. If the neighbors flooded the room, it will be seen immediately. Otherwise, there will be a chance that you will be forced to pay for repairs.

An important part is the verification of documents

You need to start the final conversation only after checking the documents, otherwise you risk paying someone who just waters the flowers at the request of the owners.

It is necessary to check: a passport, a certificate of ownership, title documents - a contract for the sale of a room, a document on inheritance, donation.

Copies or documents on film may be counterfeit, please check the originals.
Check if the passport of the one who identified himself as the owner is original, do not trust copies. If they say they forgot the original, repeat the meeting.

Keep in mind that if there are several owners of the apartment, they all must agree to your residence, otherwise you can be evicted at the request of one of the apartment owners.

How are simpletons deceived?

The easiest and most effective way is to trade information about the base of free housing. For a small amount, scammers sell a database hosted by other agencies in free classified newspapers. It is impossible to get through on the phones from this database or the room has already been rented out. Contacting the police will not give anything - the signed contract states that the money is charged for "information", and not for a specific phone number, the address of a free room.

Sometimes several people come to the meeting who want to rent a room, these are figureheads, depicting the rush demand for a room. They take an advance from the applicant in order to “hold” the room, and disappear. Demand from the person "renting his room", first of all, documents with a residence permit, documents on the right of ownership.

If you believed the photocopies of title documents and paid the money, then the "owners" will offer to move in a couple of days, until they take out their furniture and personal belongings. In the meantime, they themselves will disappear with the money. These scammers rent an apartment for a short period (a day or two), receive keys from the owners, and place an advertisement for renting a room. They make false copies of title documents in advance and rent a room, it seems, in their apartment.

Fraudsters can sign a contract, take an advance payment and begin to deliberately mock the tenant - change the lock, prohibit the use of household appliances, etc. If you move out, they will give you only part of the money, they will take the advance payment, this is indicated in the contract. And there are no other rules.

Read carefully everything that you are going to sign!

How often do we hear stories when someone, trying to rent an apartment, finds an excellent option with colorful photographs, but, upon arriving at the place, finds shabby walls and a “killed” bathroom in a house located half an hour from the metro.

Many have friends or friends of friends who were simply "thrown" with the rent: they showed the apartment, took a deposit and payment for the first and last month, even gave the keys. However, upon returning to the apartment, it was discovered that the key no longer fit, and the door was tightly closed. The owner with the money evaporates, and the tenant remains almost literally with nothing.

Often we hear from TV screens and stories about unscrupulous realtors who, promising to find an apartment, take an advance payment from the client, show him several options that absolutely do not correspond to the description and then declare that the terms of the contract have been met and continue to search for a suitable apartment, and even more so, return no one is collecting money.

No matter how much about the standard schemes of deceit and fraud, Russians continue to get into trouble with enviable constancy. AiF.ru is once again trying to help its readers with advice on how not to get into an unpleasant story by renting an apartment. For help, we turned to experts from companies that have been faithfully helping tenants and landlords to find each other for several years now.

Treaty as a panacea

All experts noted the importance of the apartment lease agreement, which is often drawn up incorrectly, and in some cases it is even neglected, hoping for the conscientiousness of the owner of the living space.

On the Internet you can find a large number of standard contracts renting an apartment, which is often used by the tenant and the owner of the apartment when concluding a transaction. Experts advise in any case to check such an agreement. About what must be reflected in the document, AiF.ru readers told Kirill Kokorin, legal adviser of the apartment rental department, INCOM-Nedvizhimost:

“In order for the contract of employment signed by the parties to be recognized as valid, the essential conditions must be indicated in it:

1. The name of the rented premises, its characteristics and the exact address.

2. Exact passport details of the employer and landlord.

3. Data of documents confirming the ownership rights of the landlord.

4. The amount of payment for renting an apartment, the procedure and terms of payment.

5. Duration of the contract of employment. In the absence of an indication of the term of employment, the contract will be considered concluded for 5 years.

6. Data of citizens who will live together with the employer.

7. Signatures of the parties to the contract of employment.

However, it is necessary to provide for other equally important conditions of this document, such as the procedure and grounds for early termination agreements on the initiative or fault of any of the parties; rights and obligations of the parties; responsibility of the parties both for shortcomings and for the damage caused; penalties for the tenant and landlord; the procedure and grounds for settling damage caused to the property of the owner; payments and procedure for payment of housing and communal services; guarantees of the parties; the procedure for notifying the parties, indicating the addresses for notification; the possibility of keeping pets; responsibility and procedure for settling damage caused to neighbors; prohibition or right for the tenant to rent an apartment under a sublease agreement to third parties; dispute settlement procedure and some others”.

Cheap means angry

Also at independent search apartments for rent experts advise paying attention to the cost of rent. Most of the time it's unreasonable low price hides some trick.

“If you choose an apartment on your own, carefully study the price situation on the market. The attractive cheapness of the offer is usually just a lure. While viewing the apartment and closing the deal, relax, do not be nervous, focus as much as possible on the documents and the lease agreement, and carefully inspect the apartment for any shortcomings. Do not react to the state of nervousness artificially created by many owners and unscrupulous agents, thanks to which the client will quickly inspect everything and return the money, ”advises Managing Director of MIEL-Arenda Natalia Sivko.

“Obviously, housing that is rented at low rates has certain disadvantages. For example, a low quality object ( an old house, lack of repair, furniture or household appliances) or poor location (far from the metro station, near the station or the market). Also, the condition of prepayment for a long term (six months, a year) or a short term of employment (often housing is rented out for the summer) contributes to a decrease in the cost. You need to focus on average rates, the description of the object in the ad, try to find out the details in a telephone conversation, and only then go for viewing, ”confirms Galina Kiseleva, director of the apartment rental department at INCOM-Nedvizhimost.

Keys in the morning, money in the evening

Experts advise not to pay realtors in advance, but to pay the owner of the apartment only after the apartment is carefully inspected and all the minuses are recorded on paper and signed by the owner.

“There are cases when a tenant looks at an apartment, pays a deposit to book an apartment, and sets a date for the transaction, and the landlord disappears or refuses to return the deposit, but does not enter into a deal. But by working with an agent, you can save yourself from similar situations: the company takes care of all the trouble. It is best to contact large agencies that have successfully established themselves in the market and can offer a full range of services,” explains Svetlana Birina.

The safest, according to all experts, is to work with a realtor. But even among them there are unscrupulous.

“The main rule that a tenant must remember when working with a realtor is not to pay money up front. Payment for the services of a realtor for a completed transaction always occurs after, and not before, the start of work, that is, when he has fulfilled his obligations to the client, ”advises Natalia Sivko.

What do you need to know in order to avoid unpleasant situations, quickly find affordable and at the same time decent housing, and rent it correctly for a long time?

What is more important, to analyze the information and ask the right questions? Or the ability to avoid pitfalls? This will be discussed in detail below.

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Search through real estate agencies

People who are faced with the need to rent an apartment for the first time usually turn to an agency. It is advisable to find a trusted organization, ideally - on the recommendation of friends. The duties of a real estate agent are as follows:

• Find an apartment according to the client's requirements;
• Designate a viewing time with the landlord;
• Accompany you on viewings of selected apartments;
• When drawing up a contract of employment, conduct all negotiations;
• Advise the client on contract issues;
• Carry out verification of the owner's documents on the ownership of housing;
• Directly, as well as draw up an act of acceptance and transfer, which will contain an inventory of the property of the apartment.

The cost of specialist services is 50-100% of the cost of renting housing per month.

Demand creates supply, and these offers are not always fair. We invite you to watch a video about new methods of fraud when renting an apartment.

How to rent an apartment on your own?

With an independent search, you will need to find an ad from the owner, and not a real estate company, set the time yourself and go around the apartments you like. Of course, in such a situation there are pitfalls, but many people prefer. Region Hotel is a convenient, proven service for selecting apartments for short-term stays or long-term rentals in many regions of Russia.

What do you need to consider when doing your own research?

Verification of the landlord

In order to make sure that the property is legally clean, ask its owner to provide you with the following documents:

• Evidence of ownership of it;
• An agreement confirming the ownership of the apartment (for example, a contract of sale);
• Passport.
• In the event that the landlord is the representative of the owner, he must provide a notarized power of attorney confirming the right to manage.

Make sure there are no utility bills. It is necessary to check payment receipts and meters for electricity and water before you conclude a contract.

Consent of all owners

If the apartment has several owners, that is, it belongs to them in shares, then consent is required from all of them (upon reaching the age of 14). The lease agreement must contain the signatures of all owners or the signature of an authorized person who has a power of attorney from them.

If you would like to rent a room in communal apartment then you will need the consent of the neighbors. The landlord must take care of this. He is also obliged to provide a document that spells out the procedure for using this apartment - that is, which room is assigned to one or another owner, which will save you from possible conflicts.

Correct lease agreement

A competently and legally correct drafted contract contains:

• Full name and passport details of the owner of the property and the tenant;
• Monthly rent amount;,
• Conditions for reviewing housing fees;
• The largest number of visits by the owner of the apartment to check it, as well as the conditions of checks;
• Persons who are entitled to cohabitation with the tenant;
• The term for renting out the apartment;
• Conditions under which the contract will be terminated.
• The contract must contain detailed description housing: address of the apartment, area and number of rooms, number of storeys of the house.

Moreover, each contract is individual - there is no standard form.

We invite you to download the apartment rental agreement form: Download.

Inventory of property

The inventory of property is an annex to the main lease agreement. The inventory indicates the property that is transferred to the tenant for temporary use.

The homeowner may include in the inventory: furniture, household appliances, linen, kitchen utensils and utensils, carpets, etc. If the tenant loses or damages items not included in the inventory, then the owner will not be able to return them.

Rules for renting an apartment

Check with the owner of the apartment his right to rent out the premises, examine the documents for the apartment.

Find out where it can be found, and check the contact details (phone, address).

Check the conditions for connecting to the Internet or, if it is already held, find out the payment procedure.

When inspecting the apartment check the condition of plumbing, electrical wiring. It is important that the plugs are not knocked out when connecting a minimum number of appliances (electric kettle, computer, washing machine). Also make sure that there are no ants, cockroaches, bedbugs and other insects.

If during the inspection there were any problems, check with the owner of the property, at whose expense the repair and elimination will be carried out.

If you rent a room that is not locked with a key, or a bed, then you do not need to pay a deposit.

The windows of the apartment must be in good condition, otherwise in the cold months you will be blown through, and in the warm months the air conditioner will be difficult.

Write down emergency numbers for emergency services.

On the copy of the agreement, note the monthly rent payment and ask for the owner's signature.

Decide on the furniture, whether you will use the owner's furniture or bring your own.

Since prices in the rental market are unstable, it is not recommended to draw up a contract for a long-term rental of housing for a fixed price. If prices drop, you can choose a cheaper rental option or ask the landlord for a discount.

When signing the contract, the owner of the apartment must give you a set of keys. Check them out. Remember that it is illegal to charge for keys.

Usually the term of the contract is a year without one day. This is in the interests of the apartment owner, since such contracts are called short-term and reduce the tenant's ability to illegally share co-tenants. If you wish to renew the contract, sign the relevant agreement one month before the expiration date.

Try to find mutual language with the landlord and neighbors, maintain good relations with them.

The choice of apartment location should be based on convenience.

It is logical that it should be close to the place of work, and there should also be good infrastructure nearby.

If you have children, it is important to pay attention to the presence of kindergartens and schools in the vicinity. It is also worth remembering that it is not always central regions city ​​you can get to the very center of the city, as in such places there are usually traffic jams.

Sometimes you can get faster from the outskirts, because the road is free for the route.

Attention! If it doesn’t matter where you live, it’s better to choose housing on the periphery, and not in the center - it will turn out much cheaper. Usually in cities in areas far from the center, new houses are being built, so you can move into a newly built house.

So, where to rent an apartment? You can search for housing the old fashioned way - with the help of ads on porches, poles, fences, in newspaper ads and through friends. In this case, the search may take a long time.

The most profitable and easiest option is to search through the Internet.

It's easy to find on bulletin boards here. in social networks housing option. It is also convenient that the search can be conducted by districts, prices and other parameters.

But there is a catch here too - almost all ads on the Internet are posted by realtors and other second parties. Finding the owner is quite difficult, but possible.

What to look for when renting an apartment?

Everyone thought about how to properly rent an apartment. In order to avoid unpleasant situations, you need to look at some points.

You need to pay attention to all the things that will later come in handy for life. If something does not suit you and it is not possible to fix the problem soon, it is better to find another option.

Why is it not profitable to work with realtors?

As already mentioned, the real estate market is flooded with intermediaries who want to receive their percentage for the selection of housing, which can range from 50 to 100 percent of the cost of renting an apartment for a month.

If there is no extra money to give to realtors, or just out of principle, you can try to find housing directly. This may take longer. Where can I rent an apartment?

As you can see, with a little effort and patience, you can find good housing without paying additional funds to intermediaries.

What problems might arise?

Of course, all conditions must be specified in the contract.. If you do not prescribe something, problems may arise when renting an apartment.

For example, if the tenant is going to make repairs, this must be spelled out in the contract. If this repair will go towards paying rent for a month or several, you also need to register.

The owner must report the increase in rent in writing one month before the increase in rent. If he fails to do so, tenants can file a claim for compensation.

Important! Prescribe the terms of the contract - from several weeks to several years. If this is not done, and the contract needs to be extended, the owner can change the rules of residence, for example, increase the rent for an apartment.

Also, in the contract, you need to describe as accurately as possible everything that is in the apartment, as well as the condition of the furniture and appliances. In this case, when leaving the rented housing, the owner will not have any questions.

How to rent an apartment so as not to be deceived?

If you don't have experience with renting a home, you need to learn rules that can save you money and prevent you from suddenly being out on the street. Consider the step-by-step procedure for renting an apartment:

Even compliance with all these rules does not guarantee complete security Therefore, you always need to be careful and attentive.

Renting a house is quite simple, especially if this is not the first time. You just need to remember that:

• good housing does not come cheap;
• you need to check all the data on the apartment and the data of the owner's passport;
• before signing the contract, you need to inspect the apartment.