The agency fee for renting a house depends on local practices. Generally speaking, both the landlord and the tenant have to charge half a month's rent. The agency fee for renting a house is generally half of the monthly rent paid by the tenant and the landlord, which means that the tenant needs to pay half a month's rent. However, it varies according to local practices and the length of the lease, and some are all borne by the tenant.

Matters needing attention in renting a house through an intermediary

1. Certificate confirmation: the real estate license and ID card need to be checked. Look at the business license approved by the intermediary industry and commerce department, tax registration certificate, qualification certificate issued by the Municipal Housing Authority, etc. Check the real estate license and sign a formal contract. Only a house with real estate license is eligible to sign a formal lease contract.

2. Early termination: During the contract period, if the rental location may be changed due to changes in work and life, the renter must agree in the contract. If the contract needs to be terminated in advance due to job transfer and other reasons, the owner shall refund the deposit and safeguard his own rights and interests. If liquidated damages are agreed, try to negotiate with the intermediary and pay less.

3. Water, electricity, gas and other expenses: water, electricity and coal handover. Some landlords may have extra bills outstanding. The lessor shall pay water, electricity, heating and gas (natural gas) before renting the house. Ask if there is any extra charge for the use of furniture, electrical appliances and other facilities in the house, and who will bear the maintenance costs. Ask about water, electricity, gas, furniture, household appliances, property fees, sanitation fees, cable TV fees (some unnecessary things are not needed, because homeowners usually want your deposit), broadband fees, etc. Generally, renters have to pay property fees and sanitation fees.

4. Maintenance cost: it should be clearly stipulated in the contract who is responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and who will pay the maintenance cost. For example, the faucet is broken, the light bulb is broken, the air conditioner is broken, and some things will age and be damaged over time during use. Whose maintenance fee is it?

5. Inspection of items in the room: Be sure to write down the items provided by the landlord to see if there are any necessary daily necessities: refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner, etc. Check whether everything can be used normally, all kinds of electrical appliances, water heaters, heating, gas, sockets, toilets, baths, faucets, cookers, range hoods, sewage, doors and windows, beds, lamps, etc. , to avoid disputes. Don't keep things that are expensive if you don't need them.

Lease process through intermediary

1. Talk to the relevant personnel of the intermediary company and tell them the general situation of the house you need, including the apartment type, floor, location, rent budget, etc. Then they will introduce the house that suits you according to your situation and make an appointment with the landlord to show you the house when you have time.

2. If you are satisfied with the house and the monthly rent, you can sign a lease contract with the landlord, and then register the items in the house and the water, electricity and coal. In order to avoid disputes over goods at the end of the lease period. Also remind everyone: when signing a rental contract, you must read the contract carefully to see if there are any omissions. Let the landlord make it up if necessary.

3. Choose an intermediary company. Looking for an intermediary to rent a house, you must first choose an intermediary company. You can search online for an intermediary company with good reputation and good service. After choosing an intermediary company, you can communicate by phone or consult at home.