This may be a fact that most people overlook. But, letting your current landlord know that you will be moving goes a long way when talking to your prospective new landlord.
If your current landlord knows you’re moving and you have given a proper notice to quit, then your new landlord can assume that when you move out of their apartment you will treat them with the same common courtesy. If you answer “No”, they do not know I am moving, then you have just sent the message that it will probably be two more months before you can move into their apartment.
When you’re talking to the landlord from the rental ad let them know you have already given a proper written notice to your current landlord. That is a really great idea. If the conversation ends up you with telling the new landlord “no, my current landlord does not know why moving yet”, or
if you tell the new landlord “no, it is not okay to call my current landlord yet”, then that is a pretty good indicator that when you move out of their new apartment you will probably repeat the same behavior. That’s not really the best way to do business with the new landlord or create a good first impression.
Any landlord is also required to give you a proper written notice to quit. They will at least expect you to give them a proper written notice to quit when you leave their apartment. Also, by having your current landlord know you’re moving you are more likely to get a better recommendation from that landlord when you ask for it.
You do not really want to burn a bridge from your current apartment or your current landlord. Your new landlord will pick up on this fact and probably be less likely to consider you as a viable candidate to rent their apartment.
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Warmest regards,
Brian Lucier
Belaire Property Management
Regional Property Manager
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