September 29, 2019

Have you been on the hunt for a new place to rent? Whether you like it or not, you can get a lot of surprises when looking for an apartment to rent. Nowadays, there are lots of types of scams and you have to make sure that you don’t fall for any of them.

So if your budget isn’t ready to take in the weight of a villa or a townhouses for sale in Dubai, you should consider renting while you check some new projects by Meraas that you can invest in shortly.

Here are some red flags that you should look out for when yaou’re looking for a rental property to live in:

1. NO RECEIPT FOR A DEPOSIT

One of the biggest red flags you can think of is when a broker or management company doesn’t send or AT THE VERY LEAST offer a receipt for your deposit. You could get robbed. To avoid this, you should make sure that the company you are working with is legit.

If you know that you’re working with a serious group of people and you’re planning to take the risk, at least ask for an email receipt. This is proof of the transaction you’ve just made.

2. LISTINGS WITHOUT PICTURES

If it isn’t obvious, a listing that doesn’t have at least three to four pictures of the place is a sign that you’re being scammed and the place is a dumpster. Be especially careful if the listing details are vague and there are no pictures to prove the state of the place.

3. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

Another big red flag for you is when you get an amazing price for something that costs more or if a landlord offers you a property that comes with lots of amenities. Also, be careful with photos that look that they were taken out of a magazine (they probably were).

4. UNTIDY COMMON AREAS

If you see trash in the common areas or the landscaping of the new property you’re intending to rent, this is also a sign. If the landlord doesn’t even bother to clean up the place a little to show it off, what else could he not care about in the future?

Keep these red flags in mind and you’ll be okay! Go and hunt the place of your dreams!

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There are lots of hard moments in the life of a tenant like having to tolerate bad neighbours or a grumpy landlord, but the one experience that beats them all is being evicted from the apartment you’ve been living for the last months or even years.

Of course, an eviction makes a lot of damage to you, not only psychologically but also on your credit and rental history and it will be hard to find another place and gain the trust of a new landlord. But there are ways to get up and leave this part of your life behind you if you take the right steps so you don’t have so much rental and legal issues.

So cheer up and start checking out some rental prices on Emaar Beachfront or at Port de la Mer by Meraas, and meanwhile, you can start thinking if it’s time to invest in some off plan properties in Dubai.

Here are 6 tips to get you back on your feet after an eviction.

1. MAKE AMENDS

Rectifying the situation with the landlord who evicted you in the first place will help more than you can imagine. Remember that the point of all of this is getting the eviction removed from your rental and credit history so things are easier when you start looking for a new place. You might even consider taking the assistance of a lawyer.

2. IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT

Landlords will always pay attention to your credit history to make sure that you are a potential reliable tenant, so getting your credit report from your bank or credit agency will show you and the landlord where your credit stands.

3. SEEK OUT HOSPITABLE LANDLORDS

You should try to look for landlords who understand you and are easy to get along with. Some won’t even consider you as a tenant if you tell them that you were evicted. Others will just want a proof of employment or a security deposit.

4. LINE UP GOOD REFERENCES

Even if you were evicted, you can prove a potential landlord a good rental history and demonstrate good behavior as a tenant if you can get references from prior landlords who have a good opinion of you.

5. BE PREPARED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

The eviction topic will probably come up when you apply for a rental property, so be prepared to answer some uncomfortable questions.

6. DON’T PANIC

You’ll get on your feet again! Just be patient!

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