Renting your first apartment is exciting — and full of traps for the unprepared. Here is the checklist we give every tenant who rents through LetMeFind.
Before you commit: verify the owner's title (ask for the sale deed or a management company's authorisation letter), photograph every existing defect during the walkthrough, and confirm exactly what the maintenance charge includes.
On the agreement: check the notice period (one month is standard), the escalation clause, and the deposit refund timeline. In Hyderabad, 6 months' rent as deposit is common but negotiable — professionally managed properties often accept 3 months.
Finally, insist on a registered or notarised agreement and a proper receipt for every payment. A good landlord or manager will never hesitate on paperwork — hesitation is your red flag.
