Expert's five key warnings to renters when moving into a new home
22.02.2023 - 13:41
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Renting a property in itself can be quite costly with rent costs and the cost of living at an all-time high. But factoring in deposits, new furniture and removal costs can make the prospect of rental even more daunting.
When moving into a new rental home, the last thing you want is to be hit with unexpected and unnecessary costs emptying your pocket. Therefore it's important to know your rights as a tenant and what you should and shouldn't be paying for in your rented property.
Personal finance expert Dan Whittaker from CashLady.com has issued some useful words of warning to renters when moving into their new home. The expert has shared his top five tips to help tenants understand their rights in order to avoid unnecessary additional costs, reports the Echo.
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Dan said: "There are costs that may be thrown your way which are not your responsibility to pay, and elements of your contract which may lead to excess spending."
Here are his five key pieces of advices:
Rented homes can either come fully-furnished, part-furnished or empty. If it is any of the former then the furniture will be provided by your landlord - but it must meet certain standards.
"This is often the case, particularly for young people who have yet to build up furniture staples and are looking to save by renting a furnished home," Dan explained.
"However, most renters may not be aware that all furniture and upholstery within a property provided by a landlord must meet certain standards and, if not, it’s the landlord's duty to replace them - not the tenant's.
"If the furniture that comes with the property is broken and unusable, be sure to