What should I pay attention to when renting a house with the second landlord? How can I meet a second landlord without spending much money?

Renting a house is an important decision, and signing a contract with a second landlord needs to be treated with caution. The following are some precautions based on personal experience to help you avoid being cheated by the second landlord and save money:

1. Understand the legal provisions:

In the process of renting a house, it is very important to know the local laws and regulations on renting a house. Master the basic requirements and rights protection of the rental contract, so that disputes may arise when renting a house, and you can safeguard your rights and interests when necessary.

It's very important to protect your rights and interests, but if you don't know in advance, you can't help it until something happens to you. In order to prevent being cheated, we must not be afraid of trouble or be lazy, and we must remember the principle of being prepared.

2. Check the housing documents:

Before signing a contract with the second landlord, you must check the relevant documents of the house, such as real estate license and lease contract. Ensure that the second landlord has the legal right to rent.

If the second landlord sublets the leased house, according to the relevant laws and regulations, it must be agreed or promised by the original owner, otherwise all contractual relationships will be invalid. If it is a partial sublease, it depends on whether the lease between the original owner and the second landlord is restricted or not, then the renter can sign a contract with the second landlord, otherwise, if the lease contract is signed, it will have no legal effect and his rights and interests will not be protected.

This is very important. If you don't look at the qualifications of the second landlord, many friends will be cheated. If you pay the money foolishly, you will find that the second landlord is not qualified to sublet the house at all. Asking him for money will be very troublesome, and it will take a lot of words, and it may not be possible to get the money back. In order to avoid these unnecessary troubles, the sublease qualification of the second landlord is very important.

3. Field trip:

Before signing the contract, it is very necessary to see the actual situation of the house in person. Check the facilities, sanitation and safety of the house, as well as the damage of the previous residents to the house, to ensure that the house meets your needs and there are no potential problems, so as to further satisfy yourself.

Because many second landlords generally use the pictures of houses released by the original owners before moving in, the actual situation is inevitable, which will be somewhat different from the pictures. Therefore, it is very necessary to conduct on-the-spot investigation. Once one or more places are found to be inconsistent with the picture, it will be a favorable condition for bargaining to prevent being cheated.

4. Contract terms:

Read the terms of the contract carefully, especially about rent, deposit, maintenance responsibility, liability for breach of contract and so on. Ensure that the terms in the contract are clear and reasonable and conform to the law.

When the tenant and the second landlord sign the agreement privately, they must clearly write down the details of the contract terms, such as whether the lease term of the house is half a year or one year, what is the payment method, whether it is necessary to pay a deposit, and at least several months' rent at a time.

There are also payment methods and conditions for utilities, internet fees, property management fees and other expenses during the lease period. And whether the water and electricity charges are for civil use or commercial use, make these terms clear and detailed, which can also be used as evidence in future contract disputes.

At the same time, make sure that you can't relax your vigilance after the above situation is clear. As long as you rent a house, you should keep relevant evidence such as payment vouchers to prevent unnecessary disputes in the future. Anything is possible. Although it seems insignificant, according to personal experience, it is really important in the case of related disputes, which will help you avoid a lot of unnecessary troubles.

5. Understand the rent payment method:

Negotiate the payment method of rent with the second landlord to ensure that the payment method is convenient and safe.

Avoid paying in cash. It is recommended to use electronic payment methods such as bank transfer or Alipay, which will leave sufficient payment evidence and transfer records. After all, Party B signed the agreement. People's quality is always uneven, and they are not afraid of 10 thousand, just in case, to prevent trouble caused by future disputes. Sufficient evidence and records should be left for each payment of rent and house payment.

6. Negotiate rent and deposit:

Negotiate the amount of rent and deposit with the second landlord. Understand the local rental market and ensure that the rent and deposit are reasonable and not overcharged.

Moreover, because it is rented in the hands of the second landlord, for the second landlord himself, this is a realization of his right to use the idle house, which is very beneficial to him, but has nothing to do with the original owner. Therefore, the price of renting a house in the hands of the second landlord is lower than that of the original owner, otherwise there is no advantage at all. Therefore, when renting a house with the second landlord, it is necessary to clearly put forward the price requirements, and the second landlord will be idle.

7. Maintenance responsibility:

Define the distribution of maintenance responsibilities in the contract. Ensure that the second landlord bears reasonable maintenance responsibilities and avoid having to bear high maintenance costs because of house damage.

8. Pay attention to hidden costs:

Confirm with the second landlord whether there are any additional fees, such as property fees, utilities, internet fees, etc. Make sure these expenses are clear and reasonable in the contract, otherwise you need to ask clearly according to point 4.

9. Term of the contract:

Negotiate the contract term with the second landlord must be clear and definite, so as to ensure that the contract term meets your own needs and will not generate additional expenses due to early termination.

For the second landlord, you must ask to see the contract signed by the second landlord and the original owner, because the termination date of the sublease contract must not exceed the termination date stipulated in the original lease contract, otherwise you will face great trouble. It may have been driven out by the original owner, and the deposit could not be collected, and so on.

I have had a similar experience before. Because I didn't know what to do at that time, the second landlord rented the house to me, but I didn't look at the lease date in his hand in detail. As a result, the date I rented it far exceeded his lease contract. Finally, I couldn't find the second landlord, and I was asked by the original owner that the rent was not enough. All kinds of problems are really troublesome. Be sure to keep your eyes open and look at the lease contract in the hands of the second landlord.

10. Preserve evidence: Before signing the contract with the second landlord, keep all communication records and exchange evidence. These evidences can be used as the basis for safeguarding one's own rights and interests in case of disputes.

Pay full attention to and understand the above point 10, and you will basically not be cheated by the second landlord. In short, renting a house with a second landlord needs to be treated with caution. By understanding the legal provisions, field visits, contract terms and other precautions, you can avoid being cheated and save money. In case of doubt or dispute, seek legal advice or help from relevant departments in time.