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When to Start Looking
Most apartment
complexes and private rentals do not usually know more
than one or two months in advance what their availability will look
like. Most rental agreements state that only one to two months
notice must be given before a renter moves out, so landlords cannot
usually take apartment reservations more than two months in advance,
unless they have open units and will hold them for you.
That being said,
it's never too early to scope out the places that you
might like to live. A good time to start is in March or April, if
you are planning an August or September move in.
Make a list of
20 - 25 properties to visit. Rule out ones that
are too far, too expensive, or ones you just don't like for whatever
reason.
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You should leave yourself about 8 - 12
properties for final
consideration.
Around the middle of July, begin to call these apartment
complexes. See what their availabilities are for August/September.
Once you have secured an open apartment, don't forget to follow through
with the requirements for the security deposit, first and last month's
rent (if applicable), and necessary credit checks and application fees.
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