Hot Rentals DO NOT LAST IN TZFAT !
5 Bedroom Furnished, Available before Pesach, 2600 nis
4 Rooms Furnished, Old City, 3000 nis
Midrahov studio, furnished, vacant now 1200 nis
Old City , 3 rooms , currently being remodeled 1600 nis
5 Rooms, Matszuda available now.
Neve Oranim several newer properties 2-4 rooms, with views and gardens 1500-2000 nis
3 Rooms, furnished, Hanassi St, with views , 1500nis
Call 050-874-4275 We speak ENGLISH !
Things you need to know !
Almost every time i speak to an American in Israel who has rented there is a story of abuse. We are taken advantage of more often than we are treated fairly. We need to know what we are doing when we enter into the rental negotiations. We need to know what is typical and local customs. And we need to understand the contract we are signing and agreeing to. How else can we feel any ability to stand strong against a landlord who will take advantage of the language barrier. We are such simple marks for there schemes to dislocate us from our money. In the end they know the laws and they know how far they can push us to try to bluff their way into our pocket books. We come here with our life savings in hand, and they know it. DO NOT THINK THAT YOUR LANDLORD, OR LAWYER , OR REAL ESTATE AGENT IS YOUR FRIEND. Let them prove by their generous, righteous actions that they are your friend.
4 rooms, usually means a 3 bedroom.
meters times 10.76 equals square footage, so you can compare to US standards
tenants pay all property taxes and all utilities, landlords pay for nothing
most all contracts are negotiated by lawyers, you need a lawyer and he will cost you
customary to move into a newly painted unit, when you leave you must paint
check out the parking, do you need a permit, do you have a reserved space ?
landlords usually do little to no maintenance, don't expect it. If something needs completion as you move in wait if possible until it is finished before moving, or hold back some money until completed.
no light fixtures, appliances, bathroom fixtures, maybe no kitchen cabinets
water/sewer charges, if you have a large family you may need to register this information with the water company, standard is based on 1 resident charges are much higher after you surpass your allotment.
Americans are not used to gas in bottles, they call them balloons. Where do they go ? How much ?
ground floor advertised units may not be at ground level, could be 1/2 floor up or down.
before renting check out if your appliances and large American furniture will fit through the doors. Both in the halls to get to your unit and inside to get that bed and dresser to the room it goes in.
just because the building has an elevator does not mean it works,, always, shabbat
be aware, that many buildings have hall lights that you must turn on, if they work and have light bulbs
theft is a problem in Israel, lock your doors, lock your cars
where does the garbage go ? Hopefully not outside anywhere you throw it
the landlord may ask for 12 post dated rent checks, YOU CANNOT STOP PAYMENT ON THESE CHECKS
mold, who cares ? not the landlord, same thing with small water and air leaks
screens on windows ? the mosquitoes will know if you have them
did you ever ask for a reference on your landlord, like name and phone of the last tenant ?????????