Rental at 390 Old Montauk Hwy

Some advice to those who are interested in renting this property: On the first day, take photos of every room. Make a list of any scratches, broken objects, and items which don't work, get it acknowledged and signed by the owner and keep a copy. Make sure that all appliances are in full working order, and are clean. Ask that all major projects, such as the main landscaping cleanup, replacement of... [more]

Some advice to those who are interested in renting this property: On the first day, take photos of every room. Make a list of any scratches, broken objects, and items which don't work, get it acknowledged and signed by the owner and keep a copy. Make sure that all appliances are in full working order, and are clean. Ask that all major projects, such as the main landscaping cleanup, replacement of tiles in the pool, or plumbing problems, be completed before moving in. If an appliance or utility such as air conditioning or pool heater is not working, request a repair by date, and if it's not fixed before that date, determine a fair monetary compensation for the inconvenience. Request copies of past bills for services so that costs are known ahead of time. If the pool is to remain heated at 80 degrees, specifically ask the cost of oil and maintenance during the rental period. I hope these provisions might help to protect future renters, as most contracts protect landlords, not tenants. [less]