TENANT CHECKLIST

Key things to consider when looking for an apartment

LOCATION: location in the city; ease of access to workplace, school, kindergarden, and other important venues and public services; safe environment and neighbourhood.

FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES: can be provided with furniture, with some furniture, or without furniture; what household appliances (dishwasher, oven, washing machine) the property comes with?; kitchen furniture, and closets should be always provided.

HEATING: type of heating system installed in the apartment (non-adjustable district heating, adjustable central/ collector heating, other types of adjustable heating using gas or electrical power), average heating bills, etc.

IMPORTANT!

RENT AND PAYMENT PROCEDURE: ads specify rent only, with all public utility fees paid additionally based on actual consumption, unless agreed otherwise by the parties.

DEPOSIT: can be from 1 to 3 months rent depending on the level of development of the property, reputation of the tenant, and the parties’ mutual trust and arrangements.

PARKING FACILITIES: garage, underground/outdoor parking lot, yard (private vs. common, locked vs. unlocked, etc.).

RENTAL TERM: the minimum rental term is normally 6 months.

PUBLIC UTILITY FEES: water, electrical power, gas, and heating. Where, how, and when public utility fees must be paid, and their rates.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: high-speed internet, cable television, apartment cleaning, territory and/or house maintenance, security alarm system, etc. - all these services might be subjects to separate agreements.

Should you have any questions, even those you consider unusual, our experts are ready to answer them comprehensively and professionally. We value our clients and therefore wish to provide them with only the highest-quality services.

Call us on +370 5 210 97 00 or contact via e-mail: info@ober-haus.lt.