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Important Questions To Ask When Leasing An Apartment In Zionsville

April 20, 2022
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You’ve discovered the ideal apartment in Zionsville, and now all you have to do is sign the rental agreement! But slow down. Before picking up the pen, double check that you understand what you’re responsibilities are. After all, you’ll enjoy apartment life more if you are ready for it. So before you sign any papers, come prepared with these questions to ask when leasing an apartment in Zionsville.

How Do I Pay Rent And Are There Fees If I Pay Late?

Gray and blue bedroom at Highpointe Apartments. 

Good Zionsville apartment communities have more than one payment option to make paying rent as convenient as possible, including electronic and auto-pay options. Ask what methods your new community offers and how your preferred option works. You might also want to ask if you’ll be charged a convenience fee for electronic payments.

You also need to understand your community’s late payment policy. Many leasing offices have a ”grace period” and then a late fee which grows with time. Find out when rent is due and who to talk to if you experience a hardship that will interfere with paying your rent on time.

What Is The Guest Policy For Your Zionsville Apartment And Can They Use The Pool?

 Red and beige recreation room at Hamilton Luxury Apartments.

If you like to host loved ones for several weeks, you should learn your apartment’s guest policy. Most leases won’t let guests stay with you for more than 3 days without clearing it with the property manager. There are also guest policies for enjoying community amenities like the swimming pool or fitness center. If you want to bring your training buddy to try the treadmills, ask if guests are allowed first. Or, if your kid wants a poolside birthday party, ask how many guests they allow and their policies and procedures.
 

What Is The Policy For Pets?

Boy and girl playing with a golden retriever puppy on a rug in a living room 

Speaking of friends, want to know about your four-legged ones? If you live in a pet-friendly apartment, make sure Max follows their requirements. Some communities have dog restrictions. You should also inquire about fees and restrictions for walking and cleaning up after your pet. The best pet-friendly Zionsville apartments offer things like bags near trash receptacles for cleaning up after them and dog runs or parks for [[exercising dogs|socialization|exercize].
 

Are There Any Parking Policies To Know About?

xterior of Riverview apartments during the daytime. 

Lots of apartment properties have parking policies to keep things fair for everyone. They may assign parking spaces, issue Resident parking permits, enforce designated guest parking, and limit how many vehicles you can keep on the property. Many apartment communities in Zionsville have shelterd parking for a price. Review your parking options and the parking policies before moving in with an extra car or inviting visitors over.
 

How Do I Contact Maintenance, And How Do They Enter My Apartment?

All apartments need repairs at times. Prior to moving in, ask how they do maintenance requests in your new community. Ask how to make a request, how soon you should expect a response, and if they have a 24/7 emergency number.

You should also find out how the maintenance staff will get into your apartment. Ask if they will notify you ahead of time and if they will leave a note that they were there once they leave. You may not own your apartment, you should always expect efficient communication with your maintenance team regarding submitted and completed service requests.

 

Bring The Questions You Want To Ask When Leasing An Apartment In Zionsville To Sylo Apartments

If you don’t care for the answers you receive at other apartment communities, come ask Sylo Apartments. We take extra care to provide an enjoyable and unique living experience for each of our valued Residents in Zionsville. We’ll help you find an apartment you’ll love calling home. Call us at (317) 209-9209 or schedule a tour to find out more.