Rental Guidelines
  • Go to house visit with family or friends for more opinions;
  • Visit should be held in day-time to have clear picture about the flat;
  • Before visit, tenant has to sign a document called “Estate Agency Agreement for Leasing of Residential Properties in Hong Kong” which is about the responsibility between tenant and agentp;
  • There are several advices when coming to house visit:
    Check any peeling off from external wall of the building; Any security guard station at main entrance? Any fire-safety facilities installed? Check whether the common area of the building is clean and tidy; Check the layout of the flat; Check the condition of the provided furniture and / or electrical appliances; Check if there are any seepage problem at kitchen and bathroom; Is the flat with good ventilation?

    If the tenant is satisfy with the flat, check with the agent / landlord what furniture would be included, and what expenses should be responsible for landlord / tenants other then the rental charges. With the consent from landlord, take photos for reference and record.

Last Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | Copyright HKIEd. All Rights Reserved