Okay we are going saturday to look at a place we both like a lot and i talked to the leasing office n asked if we could wait to move in in july (like we want) and be able to put a security deposit down so we will have the place n they said yeah. Well he thinks we should wait till we get everything we need before we put a deposit down and i think we should just do it saturday if we like it when we apply for it. what do you think? go with him n wait or me n do it saturday
We have looked at a few and the other 2 we liked dont have anything avaliable and this one does and we both really like the looks of it online we are just gonna look for the first time saturday. We do have the money for the application fee and security deposit. that is why i say we do it then so we know we have it when the time comes to move
Yeah I am sure we wont hold it unles we dont have to pay rent for june and if we do then we will pass on it and hope its still there when we are ready to move
If you have the money for the deposit, and you KNOW that that is the place you want, then I would put the money down now. Just make sure that they don't expect you to pay the June payment since they are holding it for you.
M.
Make sure you read the Security Deposit agreement. Here at my place If an applicant give me a deposit I have them leave the money order blank so if they change their mind I can give it back to them, but that is not always the case, some places will keep it, especially if they have worked up all of your paperwork, its a way of getting paid. I usually ask for a 100 dollar holding deposit that is NOT refundable, this way I know the applicant is serious enough to move in and I will proceed with the massive amount of government paperworkk to make it happen. If they change their mind, I keep the money.
First of all, the apartment you looked at isn't going to be the only one to rent.
Secondly, I think you should get what you need before you move in together. Is he committed to you? Are you committed to him or are you just going to "play house" until he gets tired of you or you get tired of him? If he is really committed to you and you are really committed to him, then get married first. Prove the committment.
Get what you need first. Its much easier to afford when you aren't paying rent, and utilities. Save one months rent besides what you need to get in. The one month's rent is an emergency fun for just-in-case something unforseen happens. AND having lived on my own for 40+ years, I can assure you something unforseen will happen, especially the way unemployment and job problems are plaguing Ohio.
Get ready and be prepared for the unforseen to happen, then look for an apartment.
Good luck to you and yours.
Get it all in writing. And as Megan States, make sure you understand what "Holding the Apt. " Means to them..
You may want to apply and be approved and then commit after that.
I agree that you need to get everything you need before you put a deposit down. You'll lose your money if you're not ready to move by July. Can you afford that?
What does he mean by everything you need? Have you make a list? I'm thinking of financial needs. Have secure jobs, first and last months rent, deposits for utilities and a cushion for unexpected events. I'd include some basic living needs such as a bed, dishes, pots and pans, towels, bedding, food.
That said, it would be unusual for them to hold the apartment for you without you also paying June's rent. There are probably others who would rent it starting in June. What would the advantage be for the landlord to hold it for you?
