There are many reasons why a person may be interested in a short-term lease. Whether you are in college for a short time, house hunting, or planning on another move in the near future, a short term lease definitely has its place in today’s rental market.

Unfortunately, landlords are not as flexible as tenant s would want them to be when it comes to these kinds of leases. The explanation is quite obvious, as they want to have steady incomes and fewer expenses on tenant screening.

So how can both the tenant and the landlord be satisfied with the terms of a short-term lease? The tenant has to carefully revise some aspects and make some proposals the landlord cannot refuse.

First of all, as a tenant, you should know short-term leases usually mean higher rent and limited deposits. So you should first find a property with low occupancy rates, so that the landlord will be more willing to accept your terms.

A landlord may be more willing to consider you for a short-term rental if you offer to rent the property as-is and prepay two or three months of rent. Be prepared to move in immediately as well.

Landlords often will repaint an entire apartment prior to renting the unit out; by offering to accept the apartment as-is, the landlord can delay that expense, at least until the end of your short-term lease. Likewise, not having to repair or replace window coverings and appliances helps the landlords’ more immediate cash flow. Sweetening the deal by prepaying rent for two or more months will also entice the landlord to accepting your offer.

But don’t negotiate your way into something you will be unhappy with. It is good to make sure that you are only paying for what you need. As the tenant, you do not want to pay for amenities that you do not even use.

By wisely using the above advice, you can find good apartments that may be available for short-term lease. Work with the landlord to develop an offer that is agreeable to both you and the landlord, and both of you will be pleased with results of your efforts.

This author has been providing advice with respect to rental homes for the past three years. Moreover, this writer is fond of writing with respect to New York City neighborhoods, including Williamsburg homes for sale and Dumbo condos.

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