Types of Rent Advice
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Types of Rent Advice
Hi,
I am looking to rent a house in NY and found the perfect place. But when I read the contract the landlord wanted me to sign it contains the words "Triple Net Lease" I have looked this up and it appears I would have to pay rent + taxes and other expenses.
For me I want to rent and its down to the landlord to pay taxes and repair the place if there is damage (I thought that was the point! :-)).
Anyway is this type of lease normal in the US? Or is this landlord trying something fast on me?
Any advice?
Thanks!
I am looking to rent a house in NY and found the perfect place. But when I read the contract the landlord wanted me to sign it contains the words "Triple Net Lease" I have looked this up and it appears I would have to pay rent + taxes and other expenses.
For me I want to rent and its down to the landlord to pay taxes and repair the place if there is damage (I thought that was the point! :-)).
Anyway is this type of lease normal in the US? Or is this landlord trying something fast on me?
Any advice?
Thanks!
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Re: Types of Rent Advice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_lea..._of_net_leases
You'll find this in larger cities! There are always more people wanting to rent than there are properties for rent - so the landlord can pretty much set whatever conditions he wants. If you don't like the terms, look elsewhere.
Ian
You'll find this in larger cities! There are always more people wanting to rent than there are properties for rent - so the landlord can pretty much set whatever conditions he wants. If you don't like the terms, look elsewhere.
Ian
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Re: Types of Rent Advice
Wow, I learned something new today. I've never heard of this type of lease before. Personally, unless we faced a high likelihood of homelessness, I would never sign such a lease. After we get our house sold, we plan on renting for quite awhile because we don't want to deal with the hassle of insurance and maintenance, so I can't see what advantage such a lease would have for someone.
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Re: Types of Rent Advice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_lea..._of_net_leases
You'll find this in larger cities! There are always more people wanting to rent than there are properties for rent - so the landlord can pretty much set whatever conditions he wants. If you don't like the terms, look elsewhere.
Ian
You'll find this in larger cities! There are always more people wanting to rent than there are properties for rent - so the landlord can pretty much set whatever conditions he wants. If you don't like the terms, look elsewhere.
Ian
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Re: Types of Rent Advice
It goes without saying that you need to read everything you get before your sign it!