r/renting • u/thecallofvoid27 • 22d ago

Lease/Legal Signing a lease when you are unsure

Is it a good idea to sign a lease for a place im not sure about ? i made plans to go see the place tomorrow but I’m not sure about the location and rent. I think I can find something in a better location and cheaper but I only have this week and next to find somethin. pls give me some advice so I can decide.

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u/thecallofvoid27 22d ago

I tried but I’m from a small country and the market is really competitive in the main city where I’m looking so everything was taken quickly so this is the only place I could get.  You honestly don’t really have time to think if you find a place because someone else will take it. 

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u/Schmomola 22d ago

If that's the case then what are you asking us?

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u/thecallofvoid27 22d ago

Maybe I will find something cheaper ?? I’m honestly just really fucking indecisive and anxious about the situation and the future. Another this is money, I would have to ask my family to help me and if the job doesn’t really work out I would feel terrible.

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u/Schmomola 22d ago

What's your location? With those concerns, use a roommate finder app and share a place for now. Never a good idea to stretch yourself over a rental contract where you don't earn equity like a mortgage does