Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you set up your appointment to sign the lease. You will want to address these issues before you head to the rental.
Ã?â‚??It might be wise to go over your rules and regulations, over the phone, with the new tenants before you set up the lease signing appointment. This way you don't meet them and find out the new tenant can't or won't live by your rules. (you can get a free copy of my rules and regulations off my forms page at )
Ã?â‚??Try to pick a convenient time so all parties signing the lease can be present for the paperwork and transferring of keys. You don't want to do this step more than once.
Ã?â‚??Allow enough time to do all needed items thoroughly. One to one and a half hours should be sufficient.
Ã?â‚??Have the tenants bring any information or proof of items you may not have verified yet. This can include meeting all family pets.
Ã?â‚??If you request that utilities are transferred to the tenants' name before lease signing (a good idea), let them know at this time and give out the utilities phone numbers if you have them.
Ã?â‚??Before you meet, explain to the tenants how you wish to collect your beginning rent, security deposit, and other monies. Let them know if you want cash, check, or cashier's check. Be prepared to give a receipt for any cash collected.
Ã?â‚??I suggest keeping a file in your briefcase labeled 'lease signing' or something to that effect. Inside of it, keep a few pens copies of the forms you'll need when you review and sign all the paperwork
Following these tips will go a long way to improving your lease signing process.
