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Difference between revisions of "Entering a Tenancy"
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'''Ask your landlord to cross off any parts of the agreement you want changed.''' For example, if the agreement says “no pets allowed” but your landlord says you can keep your dog, change that section or cross it off. Both you and the landlord should write your initials beside the change. | '''Ask your landlord to cross off any parts of the agreement you want changed.''' For example, if the agreement says “no pets allowed” but your landlord says you can keep your dog, change that section or cross it off. Both you and the landlord should write your initials beside the change. | ||
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Get a copy of the signed agreement and keep it in a safe place.''' If the landlord breaks a promise, it will be hard for you to prove anything without your own copy. | '''Get a copy of the signed agreement and keep it in a safe place.''' If the landlord breaks a promise, it will be hard for you to prove anything without your own copy. | ||
'''Get your landlord’s name, address and phone number.''' You need to know with whom you are dealing. Get the name and phone number of the manager or agent you talk with, too. If a landlord or property manager does notwant to provide this information, you should reconsider renting from them. | '''Get your landlord’s name, address and phone number.''' You need to know with whom you are dealing. Get the name and phone number of the manager or agent you talk with, too. If a landlord or property manager does notwant to provide this information, you should reconsider renting from them. | ||
