Lease

Lease terms are of two types, fixed-term lease and month-to-month rental agreement. You can expect a landlord to offer both to you. Each has its advantages as well as disadvantages. And while one type may be favorable for you, the other may be favorable for someone else.

Usually, people looking for apartment do not have pets and do not have any idea of getting one too. In case you can be classified as such, you don't have to bother yourself about the policy your landlord holds in having a pet.

An apartment you are about to rent may be available before the first of the month. In such a case, you may concur with your landlord to start the lease period earlier. In such a situation, "prorated rent" payment is called for, since the new apartment is in your tenancy only for a portion of the first month.