UNPAID ELECTRICITY BILLS
This has become a major challenge for new homeowners who have inherited huge electricity bills from the ex tenants of the house, that have refused to pay up. Sometimes, these bills accumulate to the tune of hundreds of thousand.
PATRONISE TRUSTED AGENTS
Always patronise trusted Agents with many years of good track record.
AVOID LOUSY LANDLORDS
A landlord monitors and manages every activity and person living in the house. So it is always a good practice to indirectly interview your landlord to-be, before making any commitments.
EROSION
This is something no one is going to tell you. You will have to carry out further investigations to really know if the house or the area is prone to erosion. The easiest way to know is to look out for water marks on the wall as a result of erosion.
ILLEGAL SERVICE CHARGE
It should be a good practice to always ask from the beginning the total amount of service charges and other charges you will be paying monthly or yearly if applicable.
AGREEMENT
Read and understand the terms and agreement drafted by the landlord before going ahead to sign it. You might want to get your lawyer involved before signing any form of agreement.
KNOW THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE
Do a little research about the house you are planning to move into. Note this is where you will be spending a lot of your time, you will need to ensure the house is safe, well protected and secure.
