Many tenant vs. landlord disputes occur from misunderstandings in Philadelphia. The easiest way to avoid many of these is by reading your rental contract and riders before signing on the bottom line. This is extremely important; your signature on the contract indicates that you have read and agree to everything listed within the contract. If you don’t actually read it, then you can’t say that you truly understand everything that’s covered within it.Ask for clarification on any items that you don’t understand. If it can’t be sufficiently explained, don’t sign the contract. The landlord has a legal obligation to make sure you know and understand what you’re signing, hold them to it. Unscrupulous landlords will gloss over areas, telling you that it’s not necessary information. Get that explanation or walk away from the lease. This is a legally binding contract and knowing what you’re signing is the best way to avoid landlord conflict.
Read and understand all the riders that are attached to the contract. These are just as legally binding as the items within the contract and the spell out additional obligations on the part of each party, as well as additional policies and procedures that need to be followed. Reading and understanding these is vital before you sign your name.
If the landlord makes and guarantees or promises during this time, get them in writing. This is your only defense on that score. If they’re not in writing, there’s no proof that they were ever made.
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