Locating a rental property in a metropolitan city
like Chennai is not that easy. Let me give you an example: a friend of
mine was going to give an interview in Mumbai. He never bothered to make
any inquiries for the accommodation where he would be staying. When the
D-day came, he packed his bags and got into the train that he had
reserved. No perplexities till then...When he alighted at Borivali, he
had no idea where to go. He ranged a numbers of a few PGs (thankfully he
had them atleast!) All booked! So, he spent 2 weeks in a lodge, paying a
good sum every single day before he found out a space to live at. He
ended up in a rickety house, paying Rs. 8000/- for it. What I am trying
to say is that if he had inquired beforehand, he would not have faced
such a situation. For those who are looking for a rent house in Chennai, it is good if you know the subtleties of the things involved.
As
a tenant, you must have a clear idea of what money you can spend per
month for the rental property you are hiring. The rental houses are
mostly preferred by those who, like my friend, have relocated from other
states and have no idea of how the things work here. You may end up
getting duped by the landlord, paying more per month in lieu of what you
get in return. Before booking a house for rent in Chennai, get to know the current rates prevalent in the locality.
Look
for the amenities that the rental property is equipped with. Discuss
beforehand with your landlord the cost involved in the total rent you
pay. Sometimes, the water and the electricity bills are included in the
rent itself, but many owners prefer to keep these two separate. Ask for
the bill papers from the last few months. See if the locality you are
going to live in has decent connectivity to schools, colleges,
hospitals, offices etc. Amenities in the form of parking lots,
playgrounds, ATM, hotels, shopping malls must also be taken into
consideration during your hunt for property in Chennai.
Another thing that you can't afford to ignore while looking for a rent house in Chennai
is scrutinizing your rent agreement before signing it. Read each and
every condition listed on it. Make sure that it is indeed a legal
document, issued by a licensed authority. Also get to know if the
property is on freehold or leasehold. It is better to leave out those
houses the lease of which is soon to expire.
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