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'''Do''' make sure the plumbing, electrical and appliances work, and check for mold in bathrooms and around windows, in closets and under carpets. '''Don't''' sign a tenancy agreement that you do not understand or have fully read. | |||
==Protect Yourself== | ==Protect Yourself== | ||
The Residential Tenancy Act requires that your landlord provide you with a written tenancy agreement. The reason for this is that when an agreement is written, you have proof of what you and your landlord agreed to. This proof can come in handy if you have problems later on. Tenancy agreements tend to protect landlord’s interests, but may not protect yours. Before signing make sure you can live with the terms of the agreement. | The Residential Tenancy Act requires that your landlord provide you with a written tenancy agreement. The reason for this is that when an agreement is written, you have proof of what you and your landlord agreed to. This proof can come in handy if you have problems later on. Tenancy agreements tend to protect landlord’s interests, but may not protect yours. Before signing make sure you can live with the terms of the agreement. | ||
