| There are mainly two types of rental agreements | | | | tenants have an easy of mobility, and it's great |
| you can expect an owner to offer you - a full | | | | for those who seek flexibility. Many residents in |
| lease or a month-by-month lease. These leases | | | | larger cities, like Des Moines, take advantage of a |
| vary by city and as a rule, full leases are much | | | | month-by-month lease during internships or while |
| easier to find. Month-by-month leases are popular | | | | taking classes at area colleges. |
| in bigger cities and during the summer season | | | | Des Moines' insurance industry, for example, |
| when many people travel to another city to | | | | draws several students each year to complete |
| complete an internship or work-study program. | | | | 3-month internships during the summer months. |
| Full leases, also known as fixed-term leases, are | | | | When this happens, the individual won't want to |
| the most common rental arrangements in which | | | | be tied into a full lease, so they often opt for a |
| the lease states the duration of the tenancy. This | | | | month-by-month lease in Des Moines Iowa |
| is normally anywhere from 9 to 12 | | | | apartments. This is also common for places like |
| months. When the time is up, the only way to | | | | Johnston Iowa apartments, as the nearby area is |
| continue to occupy your apartment is by | | | | home to several well-known companies and |
| renewing your lease. In a fixed-term lease, neither | | | | headquarters. |
| the tenant nor the owner can modify or end a | | | | The disadvantage to tenants is that owners can |
| lease agreement before the end of the term | | | | change the rental conditions or raise the rent on a |
| without the permission of the other party. Full | | | | monthly basis as they wish. This type of lease is |
| leases are also a great way to protect tenants | | | | hard to come by and they are affected by many |
| from rent increases during the term of | | | | factors such as the time already spent living in an |
| agreement and protect owners from the | | | | apartment, current market demand for other |
| consequences should their tenant decide to move. | | | | apartments in the area of an apartment, and |
| Renting an apartment on a month-by-month basis | | | | whether or not previous payments were |
| is ideal for those who may need to remain in their | | | | delivered on time every month. |
| current apartment for a few extra months or | | | | It is also important to keep in your mind that |
| need an apartment for a short period of time. | | | | some apartment complexes may charge a slightly |
| One of the most common reasons for a | | | | higher monthly rate on month-by-month lease |
| month-by-month lease is that tenants have signed | | | | agreements. Also, if you are a first-time renter at |
| a new lease agreement at another apartment and | | | | a particular complex, you may have to sign an |
| they have to move after one month or so, after | | | | agreement with the management that guarantees |
| their current lease expires. With most leases of | | | | the apartment complex at least a few months |
| this type, the tenant should notify their landlord | | | | rent. |
| within 30 - 60 days of deciding to move so they | | | | Keep the above factors in mind as you're |
| will have enough time to find another tenant. | | | | searching for an apartment and choosing between |
| The advantage of a month-by-month lease is that | | | | a full- or month-by-month lease. |