April 26, 2021

When you move into your first rental away from home, especially if it is abroad, it can be both a daunting and exciting time. Caught up in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to make rash decisions without properly thinking things through thoroughly thus choosing price over everything else. When it comes to choosing a landlord and student rental, you want to be sure you’ve made the right choice.

Why is it Important to Have a trusting Landlord?

Choosing a Good Landlord For Your Student Accommodation In Porto – 

We’ve all heard the horror stories – spy cameras, dangerously outdated appliances, landlords  who take weeks to answer vital messages… not what you want to deal with on your first experience as a tenant especially if it is abroad. While these nightmare situations can happen, there are still things to be wary of. Tricky tenant agreements can also cause you problems in the long term, as can landlords who turn out to be less than honest and try to hand you a large bill when you move out.

Having a good landlord means you will feel safe and secure in your rented home. If anything goes wrong, you know who to call and that they’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Having a friendly, easy relationship makes communication easier, and your stay a carefree one.

A Well-Known Choice

A good way to ensure you’ve chosen a good landlord is to pick a well-known choice. If you opt for an established company that’s been around for years and you recognise the name of, the experience is far more likely to be above board than if you go for a random mom and pop owner. Knowing which  home owners are popular in a local area can be tricky if you aren’t from around there, but there are ways to find out that information. Look up local listings of landlords and see which names appear again and again to know which companies have a vibrant presence.

Responsible and Professional

You might meet a private landlord who seems very laid back and down-to-earth and view this as a good thing. Having a landlord who says ‘we don’t need to worry with all that paperwork’ might seem like a perk, but actually, avoiding vital documentation is unprofessional and could cause you trouble later on. Don’t be fooled by overly friendly landlords who promise the earth, or who flagrantly violate rules by saying you’re allowed to smoke in the house or other things that might seem like benefits. When you meet your landlord or estate agent, while they should be friendly, they should also be professional, be able to answer your questions and come across as knowledgeable, and to take your application to rent seriously.

Accredited Company

When it comes to being a landlord, there are rules and regulations that companies must adhere to. This goes for private landlords as well as big companies, and the accreditation they’ve received will be a good indicator of the quality on offer. 

Fair and Just

You want a landlord who’s going to take things seriously but not hold you accountable for things that aren’t your fault. Sometimes things go wrong in student rentals – stains on the carpet, broken furniture, etc – and you want a landlord you can trust to be fair in all their dealings with you, and not use an accident as an excuse to bill you for more than a just amount. If another tenant moves out early, some unscrupulous landlords would ask you to cover the rent, so it’s best to find a trustworthy landlord who deals with each tenant on an individual basis.

Offering Decent Properties

No good landlord would offer a rental property that was below standard. If you view a home that’s dirty, outdated, cramped or unsatisfactory to live in, you can be sure that the landlord renting it is one to avoid. All decent landlords will make sure their properties are of the best possible standard, and will certainly make sure the house is in a good condition for any viewings.

Summary

One of the best ways to tell what a landlord will truly be like is to speak to or read recommendations of the customers who’ve dealt with them before and having a good track record.   

We offer a personal and friendly service which ensures a stress-free approach to letting our outstanding value for money homes, with an immediate response to any issue.

To read recent reviews from tenants at Porto Erasmus Rooms Reviews.