Actually, I think June/July/August is a good time. A lot of students graduated so they are leaving, or they move out of their rental place. There will be a lot of vacancies. Once the school starts, they will be less likely to move...
Always ask if the landlord has any special rules. It is better to ask advance before than after you move in. Like Patrick said, newer house is always better, but a well-keep place is nice too, even if it is old.
Try not to live with the landlord. For example, if you rent a room, prefer the room is separate from the landlord's area (like basement, or detached unit).
I totally agree with sunmax's comments. I would like to rent an apartment and share with my friends. sometime, renting a house will give me a lots troubles with landlord.
[quote:188c5ff3ae="leyefe"]I totally agree with sunmax's comments. I would like to rent an apartment and share with my friends. sometime, renting a house will give me a lots troubles with landlord.[/quote:188c5ff3ae]
Actually, I never have any problems with all my landlords, and I have been renting rooms for ~12 years, back to my college years.
I guess since I have a lot of experiences with renting, I have a higher chance to spot a good/bad landlord. Renting an apartment is good, and more freedom, but then there are other downsides, like higher rent, limit to lease... etc.
Also, for those who complain about landlords (or tenants), please think about yourself as well. There is an old phrase, "It takes two to tangle." I believe 90% of the times it is both sides' problems. A picky-landlord plus a neglect-tenant equal problems.
For my previous landlord, I never had problem with them, and as a matter of fact, I think they are great landlords. But then I see quite a few tenants had complain toward them. Why? Because those tenants think they have all the rights to do whatever they want after renting the place.
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