# Renting for the 1st time; what should I know?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renting-for-the-1st-time-what-should-i-know/352089>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [April 10, 2006, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renting-for-the-1st-time-what-should-i-know/352089 "2006-04-10T15:24:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2006, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renting-for-the-1st-time-what-should-i-know/352089/21 "2006-04-14T04:32:01Z")

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Wow, I’m going to have to carry a big honkin’ list around with me when I look at places. Thanks all for the replies. Sorry I vanished; work has been hellish this week.

I’ve taken note of all you’ve said. One thing I don’t think I saw: how negotiable are leases (pre-signing)? Are they typically “take it or leave it,” or is it common to ask for changes? I guess it depends on the location and the landlord.

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