It is possible that a potential landlord is going to charge you a move-in fee when it is time to take over one of their new apartments. This is an additional fee that you will have to handle during the move, so it makes sense that you will want to learn more about what it is, talk to the landlord about the actual amount of that fee, and then find a way to work it into your budget as well. But what is this move-in fee and how can you prepare for it?
Your landlord is allowed to charge a move-in fee to help cover the cost for some of the light maintenance and touch-ups that they will try to make to a unit before a tenant moves in. This can include some simple things like changing the locks, cleaning the carpet, and repainting the whole area. This can ensure that the apartment is in good shape and is going to work for you for a long time.
The amount of the fee is going to depend on where you live and all the work that the landlord will need to do to get the apartment ready. It is common for this amount to fall between $150 to $350 before you move in. It is usually non-refundable once you move in, but it is possible that you can sit down and negotiate this amount with the landlord to make sure that you don’t end up paying too much. Remember as you are budgeting that the move-in fee is going to be separate from the administration fee that you can owe.
It is possible that the landlord will not charge a move-in fee at all. Some will use the move-out fee from the previous tenant to handle some of the work that needs to be done on the apartment to get it ready for you as a tenant. This puts the responsibility on the past tenant to take good care of the apartment and not leave it a mess for the landlord. But if you do pay a move-in fee, make sure to discuss that with the landlord.
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