This section contains useful information for people wanting to rent a vacation home….
For your next trip, skip the impersonal hotels and rent someone else’s vacation home!
Renting from an individual homeowner often means a less formal relationship than renting from a management company because you are dealing directly with the decision-maker on the property instead of a go-between.
- Get a rent guide from the supermarket, surf the Internet and check the classifieds in the local newspaper to find rentals you may be interested in.
- Drive around areas you like noting any properties with a “For Rent” sign.
- Call the number listed to discuss the property with the owner.
- Fill out the application. The application will require information about your rental history and credit references.
- Ask questions about repairs as well as emergency and routine maintenance. You want to make sure these things have been agreed to before you move in. Get whatever you and the landlord agree to in writing, preferably in the rental agreement. Verbal agreements often lead to misunderstandings, which can lead to many problems down the road including eviction.
Tips:
Avoid vacation disappointments by getting references about good vacation home rentals through friends, neighbors and family members.
Keep the relationship on a business level even though you’re only dealing with one or two people. The key way to do this is to make sure everything about the terms and conditions of the lease is in writing.
See our Frequently Asked Questions
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