Red Flags for Renters to Watch Out For

12. Be aware of deals with “free months” of rent.

Renting a home or apartment can be stressful, especially when, in the beginning, you need to figure out costs for the first month’s rent and deposit upfront. Instead of lowering the rent price for the first couple of months, some landlords offer up to 4 months of “free” rent when signing a new lease. This is, of course, to help attract and get new tenants to go with them. Although it may sound like a steal for you, it’s more like a steal for the landlords themselves in the end.