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Housing Home Finding

Apartments normally have one to three bedrooms with sizes varying depending on the neighborhood and rent cost. Houses typically have two to three bedrooms, with one bathroom per bedroom, and walk-in closets. Most houses have small gardens or patios. Four bedroom apartments are almost non-existent, but sometimes three bedroom apartments have a study or a family room that can be closed and serve as a forth bedroom. Houses with four bedrooms are also very hard to find regardless of the size or price of the property; it is just how properties in Mexico are built. Mexican families that have more than two children typically have siblings of the same gender sleep in the same room.

Most properties are unfurnished and do not include appliances. Kitchens usually include a stove and an oven and sometimes appliances can be negotiated on a case by case basis with landlords. Options are limited for furnished and/or fully equipped properties. Most properties in Mexico are not pet-friendly. Landlords are often afraid of damages to the property. If the landlord does agree to a pet, they normally require an additional clause in the lease that states that any damages caused by the pet will be the tenant’s responsibility. Renter’s Insurance is not a common practice in Mexico; however, if interested in acquiring it, your Consultant can offer a list of providers.

Understanding the Rental Contract Most Mexican property owners expect the company to sign as guarantor and the relocating employee to sign as a tenant; it does not vary for assignment type. Some owners are willing to sign a lease agreement with the guarantor as long as they have bond. Contracts are usually for 12 months and can only be broken if there is a diplomatic clause stating a penalty if the tenant is transferred to another city. Notice must be given 30 to 60 days prior to departure. A deposit of one month’s rent is required. Rent is paid at the beginning of each month; rental figures advertised do not include taxes.

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