November 2009 / RentRodger

First Time Madison WI Apartment Renters

Renting your first Madison WI apartment can be an intimidating thing, if you are not fully aware of how the rental process works. Here are a couple basic tips to get you started in your Madison WI rental adventure!

Be prepared to have all the information on your current and previous addresses, your employer information, your current salary and other income, and personal references. All of this stuff will typically be required for a Madison WI rental lease. First time student renters, who have never rented a madison apartment previously may be required to have a co-signer on the lease.

If you find a Madison apartment you love but is a stretch financially, do not be afraid to try to negotiate rent. Ask if there are responsibilities you can take on to lower your rent, such as cutting the lawn, sweeping common areas or taking deliveries.

If you find a great Madison WI apartment but it lacks services such as utilities, laundry facilities, cable TV and Internet access, ask the landlord to throw some in at no charge, some apartment complexes may do this (i.e. such as offer free internet).

We hope these few tips will help get first time Madison renters started!






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