Red Flags for Renters to Watch Out For

4. Renters must do a walk-through before signing anything.

Another major red flag for renters is if a landlord won’t allow them to view the rental before signing the lease. You may have seen pictures of the unit online. A landlord could even send you photos over through text or email. However, this is not the same thing as seeing it firsthand. These types of prints only show so much. This sign is a bit concerning because the landlord may be hiding something. Perhaps they don’t want you to be aware of an issue. It could be anything from lousy insulation, annoying pests, or even a mold problem. The landlord might not even be the owner or have access to the property.