Trying to find property to rent can be frustrating. You have to identify a price range, find a neighborhood, negotiate a lease, move in and hope your neighbors are friendly. Trinity Illinois Real Estate can help you with all of your rental needs.

General Tips. Rentals Online, Nolo and eHow provide general tips for renters. Potential renters and lessees should identify the areas where they want to live and determine an adequate price range.

Trinity Illinois Real Estate  can work with you to identify these criteria.

 Negotiating a Lease. There are many things you should to when negotiating your lease.  Always watch for any and all fees and penalties in the lease prior to signing it. 

Additionally, get any promises that the landlord makes in writing, otherwise it will be difficult to enforce those promises.

 A serious landlord should have no problem with writing any promises into the lease agreement. It is very important that you inspect the property prior to your signing the lease and taking pictures of any defects in the property that a landlord can potentially hold you liable for after you move out. 

Take pictures of broken windows, cracks in the paint, stains on the carpet, scratches on hardwood floors, etc.

There are many items that can go wrong so find out what you need to watch out for in an apartment lease. Make sure you are familiar with lease agreements and lease issues that commonly arise. 

The lease should identify the length of the contract, the price and other basic provisions.

 Landlord and Tenant Disputes. If you are a landlord or a tenant and face a problem, there are protections for both landlords and renters in both State and local law. 

Please contact your municipality to find out what specific protections are available to you. 

There are many landlord and tenant groups that can offer advice. You should always contact a licensed attorney with any questions or issues you are facing.

The City of Chicago has the Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, which offers basic protections for all parties to a lease.  Additionally, the Metropolitan Tenants Organization can help you resolve disputes with your landlord.