What bad things have you encountered when renting an apartment? How to avoid the pitfalls?

When renting an apartment we all encounter a variety of bad things, such as landlords do not keep their word, housing facilities damaged, rent is too high and so on. So how do you avoid the pitfalls? Here are some practical suggestions:

1. Know the market and don't be attracted by low prices. Before renting an apartment, you can learn about local rental prices through various channels to avoid being attracted by excessively low rents. Also, be careful not to be deceived by false advertisements.

2. Read the terms of the contract carefully before signing it. Before signing the lease contract, be sure to read the terms of the contract carefully, especially the provisions on the deposit, rental period, breach of contract liability and so on. If there is something you do not understand, you can consult a professional or a lawyer.

3. Confirm whether the housing facilities are complete. When you look at the house, you should carefully check whether the housing facilities are complete, such as water, electricity, gas, bathroom, kitchen and so on. If there are problems, communicate with the landlord to solve them.

4. Pay attention to safety issues. When renting a room, pay attention to safety issues, such as whether the doors and windows are solid, and whether the anti-theft measures are perfect. If you find problems, you should communicate with the landlord to solve them in time.

5. Maintain good communication and relationship. During the rental period, to maintain good communication and relationship with the landlord. If there is any problem or dissatisfaction, communicate with the landlord in time to solve the problem.

6. Maintain the housing environment. During the rental period, you should take care of the housing environment, do not arbitrarily damage the public **** facilities or personal belongings. If you find someone intentionally damaging public **** facilities or personal belongings, you should call the police in time to deal with it.

7. Respect the rules of the community. During the rental period, you should comply with the community regulations and not affect the normal living order of other residents. If you find someone violating the community rules, reflect them to the property in a timely manner.

8. Pay your rent and utility bills in a timely manner. During the rental period, you should pay your rent and utility bills in a timely manner, and keep the relevant vouchers for inspection.

9. Clean up when you check out. When checking out, clean up and restore the house to its original condition. If you find any damage or loss, communicate with the landlord to solve the problem.

10. If there is a dispute that cannot be resolved, you can seek the help of a legal aid organization to resolve the dispute.