The issue of rental housing, probably the first vital problem which will have to decide moving to a new location. Settling to start with, the hotel (which is expensive), the Motel (at least include a bed and a shower) or with friends (lucky you, but you cannot abuse the hospitality «receiving party»), the need to own, though, and rented the living space rises to his full height.
What is housing in the US
Americans believe not the number of rooms and number of bedrooms. In the studios (apartments without separate bedrooms) usually no dishes in the usual form. Kitchen table, sink and stove placed along one wall of the room. These apartments are rented to young childless couples or those living alone. The Studio is often rented furnished, with kitchenware, a TV, and sometimes, as with the bedding.
Apartment with a bedroom and more like the usual housing. But here, the kitchen is often separated from the room by only a counter (traditionally used for Breakfast or snack in a hurry) or a wall with a large opening. American apartments are always rented with a fully equipped kitchen. New equipped with dishwasher, grinders (food waste disposers), and often microwaves. There is always a possibility for washing and drying clothes: or washing machine and dryer in the apartment, or shared house Laundry.
What to look for
Unfortunately, part of the opportunities closed to newcomers due to the lack of credit history, social security number and permanent place of work. Particularly strict requirements for new residents impose condominiums – residential complexes, including the infrastructure: swimming pools, gyms, private grounds with a barbecue area. Sometimes to help a capable guarantor, or a decent account in the us (this is important!) the Bank, significantly more than the value of the alleged contract for the year. But in this case you have to be prepared for the fact that the scanning takes some time (2-3 weeks).
Loyal to new tenants in conventional apartment buildings. The smaller they are the easier it is to negotiate «on a personal contact». In the end, because you bring the money to the owner. If the tenant will make a positive impression on the Manager, he can go forward in the formal questions. However, do not fall into the other extreme – the house in which they Lodge indiscriminately, is unlikely to be a good starting platform for new life.
In the absence of credit history, renter will be charged for the first and last months of residence and insurance Deposit property and equipment, which amount is usually equal to one month’s rent. On these terms you can navigate like on a standard, although in different homes may vary.
How to find
Universal ad site craigslist.org help to find offers from real estate agencies, real estate agents and private individuals wishing to rent housing. Here you, if necessary, will be able to buy all the necessary furniture or household items. From sites that specialize in real estate, merit hotpads.com and zillow.com. In addition to descriptions and photographs of surrendering apartments here you can find information about the school, which will go to the children living at this address. Even if the family has no pupils, information will affect demand and, consequently, the cost of housing – apartments are located on different sides of the street, and «assigned» to different schools, can be rented at different prices. Well, if you guys will learn, that on this question it is necessary to pay close attention.
If the English language is yet difficult, you can look for housing on Russian-speaking resources on the Internet (a lot of them) or free newspaper ads, which are laid out on racks in Russian stores. Selection there is, of course, less, but to completely dismiss such an option is not worth it.
Look and choose
First, you have to Orient yourself and figure out what are the different areas of the city. The way of life in some quarters will suit not all, but barred Windows and iron doors characteristic of dysfunctional streets.
Inside the apartment it is necessary to pay attention to the efficiency of household appliances and engineering systems, document any existing damage to the furniture and dirt on the walls, floor and even the ceiling.
Don’t be afraid to look too fussy or boring. Keep in mind that when you return the apartment to owner, all of these defects will eliminate at your expense, made from the security Deposit. Also it is necessary to carefully check the list of kitchenware, appliances and decor – by signing the agreement the tenant is solely responsible for the safety of these things.
Additional payments
Planning housing budget, it is necessary to take into account utilitiesthat are not included in the rent: almost certainly it will be electricity, Internet and TV. If the apartment is gasified, the payment for the gas, too, will go on a separate line. These costs amount to 10-20% of the rents, so that to clarify all the details necessary. For this and other additional fees – tenant need to know exactly what, when and to whom he must pay, not to be one in a quandary.
