USA Guide: Housing & Rentals
Finding the right place to live is always difficult. The housing market in the USA has a wide range of accommodation to choose from but finding the right place and price can be tricky. How tough your search is also depends on where you are looking and this is especially true in the big cities like New York or Los Angeles. Check out our guide to room and apartment rental, scan the classifieds for available property or find other people looking to share an apartment.
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Introduction
The search for accommodation in the USA
In America, finding reasonably priced accommodation to rent can be difficult depending on the area in which you are looking. This section gives you information about the American housing market, as well as some tips and tricks to help your search.
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Getting started
How to prepare your accommodation search
Looking for an apartment in the US is generally quite easy, but in the big cities it can become a time-consuming and nerve-wracking experience. Whatever you do, give yourself plenty of time as you will be much more likely to find what you are looking for.
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Rental Contracts
Everything you need to know before signing a lease
When an apartment is rented, a rental contract is signed. This contract contains details about the apartment, in addition to the rights and obligations of tenant and landlord. A lease is a written agreement between you and your landlord
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