Locating Rental Property

If you decide to rent an apartment or house, it is fairly easy to locate rental property in the Baton Rouge community. Review residence hunting tips to prepare for the process. Use the Pre-Lease Condition Checklist to determine if a property meets your academic, physical, safety, affordability, and social needs.
 

Lease Information

Once you have located an ideal property and enter into an agreement, you will probably be asked to sign a lease. Remember that leases are contracts between you, possible roommates, and the landlord. Since leases can contain technical information. check out definitions and procedure descriptions.
 

Moving In & Out

Moving can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Think through your needs before you pack and load the car to move in. Use the Condition Inventory to identify any problems with your new property to avoid being charged for damages for which you are not responsible. Information about utility service providers are also noted so you don’t get caught in the dark during your first night in your new residence.
 

Repairs & Maintenance

One benefit of living in a rental property is that you can contact the landlord to make repairs and conduct maintenance on the property. Review this section to learn ways of requesting services and tips for addressing the landlord if problems arise.

NOTE:  Please be sure to check our Resources section for much more information, including additional worksheets and checklists.