Rent smarter.
Protect yourself.
Finding a place is only the beginning. Learn what to check before you apply, what your lease actually means, how to manage rental costs, protect your deposit, and avoid expensive mistakes.
By Chris Thompson · Book Man Publishing
Nobody really teaches you how to rent a place.
A practical starting point for first-time renters who want to understand the process before signing on the dotted line.
Find the Right Place
Know what to look for when comparing rentals, neighborhoods, amenities, costs and living arrangements.
Understand the Real Cost
Look beyond monthly rent and account for deposits, utilities, fees, insurance and other recurring expenses.
Read the Lease Smarter
Understand the important terms, responsibilities, restrictions and costs before you agree to them.
Protect Your Deposit
Document the condition of the rental, understand deductions and keep the records that can protect your money.
Handle Problems Properly
Learn how to document maintenance issues, communicate with your landlord and keep useful records.
Move Out the Right Way
Prepare for notice requirements, cleaning, inspections, keys, records and the return of your security deposit.
Free Digital Renter Companion
The book explains what to know. The Digital Renter Companion gives you reusable checklists, records and tools to put that knowledge to work.
Organize your rental search, compare properties, track application costs, review lease details, document move-in condition, keep maintenance records and prepare for move-out.
Access Your CompanionInside the Companion
- Fillable digital PDF
- Printable PDF
- Rental comparison tools
- Application and cost records
- Lease review checklists
- Move-in condition records
- Maintenance and communication logs
- Move-out and deposit checklists
Choose your format
During the current KDP Select term, the digital edition is available through Amazon Kindle. The paperback is also available on Amazon.
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