Rental Apartment Guide for First Time Renters in Gainesville,
Florida
When stepping into the world of apartment living for the first
time, it’s important to know the lingo. Here is our rundown
for the first time renter:
- Alcove – A separate space in a bedroom or kitchen that
can display a few pieces of furniture.
- Lease – A legal document stating cost, rules, and other
rental stipulations.
- Half-Bath – Denotes a bathroom that only holds a toilet
and sink.
- Convertible – A rental with an extra alcove or room that
may be converted into a bedroom.
- Studio Apartment – A one-room apartment with a separate
bath.
- Damage Deposit – An upfront fee that may be used to pay
for damages in your rental apartment in
Gainesville, Florida after you move out.
- Business center – A common area, usually in the Clubhouse,
where residents can use computers, a printer, a copy machine,
and a fax machine
- Pet friendly apartments – A community will allow residents
to have pets in the apartments with varying restrictions on number
of pets, breeds, pet size, etc.
- Maintenance service – A free service that repairs items
belonging to the community such as your stove, refrigerator, air
conditioner, doors, windows, etc
If you’re about to be a first-time renter in the Gainesville,
FL area, we invite you to stop by Bellamay Grand for more information
about what to look for in an apartment and community. With style
and comfort, Bellamay Grand will be proud to provide you with a
wonderful first impression of the world of renting.
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