How do we know ?

jheng20
By jheng20

How do we know if the Landlord of the house is not illegal one?

Hi, I need your advise? Actually we are searching for a new flat for me & my family. Finally, we already found 1 apartment in Sofitel area for QR3,500.00 which consist of 2 Bedrooms, 1 Sitting area, kitchen & toilet (No Deposit & No Advance Payment). The caretaker of that house was asking for QR1,000.00 advance deposit for the water and electricity, which is refundable when we want to leave the flat. He gave us a receipt when we gave the money, but the thing we worried is, there are no Company Name, Address, Tel or Fax#, and CR copy on the said receipt/invoice. Tonight, we are going to meet him again to give the P3,500.00/monthly rent for March.

Before we continue to take this house, could you please share your opinion in this matter? Are we might be a victim of fraud…..I also heard that Sofitel Area might be scheduled for demolition (how true)? Thanks in advance……

By garielle• 11 Mar 2009 10:18
Rating: 5/5
garielle

if u already signed the contract for the minimum of the year i think.. they will give u the old receipt for water & electricity to transfer it to ur name and you are the one who will directly pay the bill to kahramaa.

Am not sure if it is the same procedure done by others.

But need to deposit 2000 QR.

By Kwan• 11 Mar 2009 08:55
Kwan

that area is marked for demolition.unless you get a proper printed contract, don't go for it.once you pay up his mobile will stop ringing for sure. check with others already in the building whether this fellow is authorised to rent out the apartment

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