I moved to this brand new city, with a lower paying job, no friends to stay with, and absolutely homeless. Honestly, I had no money to waste staying in a hotel, even if it meant for a day (I mentioned low on funds) and I had no time to waste looking for flats in the new city. The easiest solution was PG Renting – it was supposed to be a solution for my low budget and I wouldn’t have to worry about finding someone to stay with as well.

But, this is not where it all ends; Renting from PG is a big deal, and if you’re a first-time tenant, there are an extreme amount of things it’s supposed to cover.

Here’s a guide for all first-time renters, like me. Also, if you want, you can thank me later.

  1. Keep your documents ready: The first thing to do is have the necessary documents ready; be it your job offer letter or some documents related to your educational institution, make sure you are ready with the proof. This is the first step in building trust and an impression on your prospective owner. When asked to submit papers, make sure you can do everything without hesitation.
  2. At least have some idea about your workplace / institute: If you are new to a city, it can be very difficult for you to have complete information about your workplace or institution, but make sure you have an idea. This will help you rent a PG that is close to your desired destination; Also, this will help you decide your mode of transportation between the two locations.
  3. Be very clear about your requirements: It is best to mention all PG rental requirements to the owner, this will help both of you decide if this paid guest accommodation will be the perfect option for you or not. Tell them in detail everything you need and if you are open to any negotiation or not. Be very clear; Leave no room for later problems between you and the landlord.
  4. Understand policies: Each PG has its own set of policies that must be carefully considered and followed. Be it the PGs policy in time and out time or the monthly rent, electricity bills, etc. make sure you are very clear about everything from the beginning. Please understand all the policies well in advance of planning to move in as a paying guest, if you have any questions make sure you have asked well in advance.
  5. Always make a PG rental agreement: The mistake most landlords and renters tend to make is not making a PG rental agreement. This is one of the most important documents that will clearly mention all the facilities that are provided to you, as well as the terms and conditions to stay in the PG. Make sure you have this document ready before you finally move in with your luggage.

If you are a first time renter, these five points mentioned above will be of absolute help to you, regardless of your city and location. Be sure to consider all of this to find the right paying guest accommodation for you.

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