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4.4 Going to a viewing:
After you send your message on daft.ie, you might be invited to go to a viewing. Some things to remember.
wall discolouration or paint and
wallpaper peeling off the walls).
● Whatisyourimpressionofthelandlord/agent?
● Doyoulikethearea?Isitconvenientforwork/educationetc?
● HAPisa2-yearcontract,sothink‘doIseemyselflivingherfor2
years?’, as it can be difficult to move.
● Ifyouwanttomoveinthefuture,youwillhaveaccesstothe
regular HAP, not homeless HAP.
4.5 Documents a landlord / agent usually asks for:
● When going to viewing you might be asked to bring the information listed below.
● You do not have to give any information you do not feel comfortable giving.
● Makesuretoviewthepropertyinperson.
● Askthelandlordoragentquestionsaboutthebills,theenergy
usage, the neighbours etc.
● Lookforsignsofmouldordamp(
● Makesureyougetalease/tenancyagreementbeforeyoupay
the deposit. Also make sure to get a receipt if you pay the deposit.
● ThelandlordmustagreetoacceptHAPitisillegalnotto.
● Landlord Reference: do not worry if you do not have a landlord
reference yet. You can ask if they will accept a reference from
your DP centre, or else a character reference from an organisation
you are involved with.
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