A short list of points to agree in writing before you move in.
The contract should state the term, the rent and payment dates, the deposit and the conditions for its return, and who pays for electricity, water, internet and the management fee.
Photograph the condition of the home and its contents at handover and keep a signed copy of the contract. For complex terms, ask a lawyer.
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