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How To Find Apartments For Rent During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Brittany Wolfe
How To Find Apartments For Rent During Coronavirus Pandemic

While all 50 states have begun reopening in some form and the pandemic has slowed down to some extent, it’s still a huge threat to everyone. So you need to be cautious even as you think about moving to a new apartment due to the lease ending or a job change. But while the pandemic has made searching for new LoDo apartments difficult, it’s not impossible.

 

You can rely on the internet, for the most part, to hunt for good apartments to avoid moving out and prevent an infection. You also need to search for contactless options to tour the building, relocate, make payments, etc.

 

Tips To Find Apts For Rent During COVID-19 Pandemic

Consult Apartment Listing Sites

You can find many good LoDo apartments by consulting apartment listing sites. They include details on the building like location, rent, amenities, etc. You can filter the list on most sites based on your needs like pet-friendliness, number of bedrooms, etc. You should check multiple sites and compare their prices and amenities.

 

Read Reviews

You should read reviews by previous and current tenants of various apartment complexes to get a balanced view of how good or bad they are. You should also look at reviews about the neighborhood to know about the crime rate, facilities nearby, etc.

 

Take Virtual Tours

Going to every building isn’t safe but you need to see the room for yourself before signing the contract. Luckily, you can rely on Zoom and Skype to get a virtual tour of apts for rent in Denver before signing anything. You can schedule a video call with the landlord and ask them for a video tour. 

 

You can also rely on a friend who lives nearby or an apartment locator to give you a tour of the place. Try to view as many spots as possible to get a feel for the place. Take note of interruptions during the call because it might be a sign that the place has a bad network.

 

Check Google Maps

When searching for apts for rent in Denver, you should check the apartment’s location on Google Maps to see what facilities are nearby. Check for the closest public transport, hospital, grocery, etc. Also, check the distance between the complex and your office or your kid’s school.

 

Make Backup Plans

If there’s anything this year has shown us, it’s that things don’t always go as planned. You might be ready to relocate only to find out that the new apartment is still not vacant or that your flight was delayed. You should make backup plans in case you aren’t able to relocate on time. You can talk to your acquaintances or current landlord to give you a place to stay until you relocate.

 

Request Monthly Lease

Before the pandemic, it’d be safer to sign a year-long lease because you’d make your choice after thorough research of LoDo apartments. But since you will be relying on virtual tours and third-parties for your research, you might end up with an apartment that doesn’t match the description. 

 

You should sign a month’s lease in case you need to look for a better place to stay in. If you like the place, then you can request a longer lease when you have to renew it. Do read the terms and conditions before signing the lease.

 

Request Contactless Payment Options

While the chances of the virus spreading through cash, card or cheque are low, they’re still there. So you need to ask landlords about contactless payment options like mobile transactions or online transactions while researching LoDo apartments.

 

Ask For Self-Guided Tours

If you want to see the apartment in real life without compromising your safety, then you should request self-guided tours. It involves you roaming the complex while observing social distancing. You can ask the landlord to leave the door unlocked for your tour. Keep your mask on and carry a hand sanitizer with you during the tour. Avoid shaking hands or touching elbows. You can ask your landlords to clarify your doubts through a phone call.

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