Before you can sign your contract you must get an English translation done so you fully understand the terms of your contract. Make sure you check your contract to see if A/Cs are included or not. There is usually a deposit to be paid as security against damage to property or furniture provided. Check if your sponsor or you will have to cover this charge. The government imposes a local tax on property to cover expenses such as refuse collection and road maintenance. This is normally paid by the landlord but make sure of this on your contract. There are also six moth contracts on offer which enable landlords to frequent rent hikes. Make sure of the time period of your contract. Some rentals for stand alone villas with private pools included may not bear any expenses for the upkeep of the pool. Make sure phone lines are already installed, if not bear in mind the time that it will take for it to be installed as well as the installment fee of QR 200 for a permanent line. There is a security deposit of 1200 for electricity and 800 for water when applying for supply. Not all rentals come with 24 hour maintenance so make sure you are provided with a list of maintenance numbers in case of an emergency. [ Top ] |
