NJ New Home Renter’s Guide | 📲 908-874-5798 | TangGroupRealEstate.com

🚨If you’re looking to purchase within 0-12 months, instead of leasing and paying a lease break penalty, you could lease a furnished rental from NJShortTermRentals.com and work with us, Holly Tang and Steven Hou, to help you find a home in the meantime! Just text or call us at 908-874-5798 anytime!

✅Before Move-In Checklist:

[ ] ⚙️ Utility Setup: Ensure that all utilities are properly set up before your move-in date. A list of utility providers in your area can be found at NJPropertyRecords.com.
- DIY or Assisted Setup: You have the option to set up utilities yourself or leverage our move-in concierge service, Citizen Home Solutions, for assistance.
- Complimentary Concierge Service: Citizen Home Solutions offers a FREE service to help you with the seamless setup of water, gas, electricity, cable, internet, and other essential services based on your location.
- Your Responsibility: It's crucial to have all utilities, including power, gas, and water, transferred into your name by your lease start date. Failing to do so could result in service interruptions.
- Immediate Activation: To expedite your utility setup, schedule a call with Citizen Home Solutions. Click the following link to choose a specific date and time for the call. 👇
📅Schedule my appointment now: https://myfreeconnection.com/newjerseypm
[ ] 🛡️Make sure you have renter’s insurance by the start of the lease (see your lease agreement for details)

Lemonade is a popular option that offers
1. Renters Insurance
2. Car Insurance
3. Pet Insurance

✅After Move-In Checklist:

[ ] Take a picture of your keys/garage door openers and email/text to your landlord or us, if we manage your property, to prevent any disputes on move-out.
[ ] 📸Use Getrentcheck.com/residents (optional, but highly recommended!) to take photos/document the condition of the property to minimize disputes and so you can get your security deposit back by the end of the lease. Just download RentCheck Mobile App which is completely free for tenants.

You can share completed inspection reports with your landlord or us at [email protected] (if we manage your property).

👉Here’s a useful Resident Guide: https://help.getrentcheck.com/en/articles/6888566-resident-guide
[ ] 💨Change your Air Filters at least every 3 months. For a convenient delivery service, consider using SecondNature.com. Just go to 👉 https://filters.secondnature.com/products/air-filters

If you have allergies or asthma, more frequent changes can offer relief.

🚨 Why change Air Filters?
1. A clogged air filter can lead to HVAC system failure by restricting air flow and putting strain on the fan motor. This could eventually cause your system to overheat and fail, necessitating costly repairs or replacements.
2. Replacing a dirty filter can reduce your energy bill by up to 15%, as a clean filter allows the fan motor to operate more efficiently.
3. Keeping a clean filter also reduces the need for costly HVAC cleaning and extends the lifespan of your unit.
4. Dirty coils, often a result of clogged filters, make the system work harder and can lead to mechanical failures.
🌞 Summer Advisory: During summer, HVAC technicians are often overbooked, leading to long waits for repairs. We've seen tenants endure up to a month without A/C during hot New Jersey summers. Regular filter changes can help you avoid this inconvenience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj4W-jXlPsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED3bfesbE_Y
[ ] 🚰Make sure to change your Refrigerator Water Filters if you’re using them. SecondNature.com offers a great water filter service for tenants. Go to: https://filters.secondnature.com/try/fridge-filters
[ ] 💦If you use your underground sprinklers, make sure to winterize them to prevent freezing and damage. If you need assistance, you can try RR Irrigation Company or another company you find. Here’s some tips.
[ ] Optional: We highly recommend installing a home security system, if not already present. The Ring system is popular on Amazon, for example.
[ ] Appliance Questions:

If you have any questions or trouble with your appliances, call the manufacturer first or go to their website chat/phone support; normally they offer free troubleshooting consulting/advice.

Example:
[ ] Washing Machine Tip: Make sure to leave the washing machine door open to let the inside dry and avoid mold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_-hZa-DYU

Miscellaneous Resources:

Gas Fireplaces

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Welcome to Tang Group Real Estate! We're a Central New Jersey-based real estate brokerage and property management company, founded by a dynamic mother-son team. With over 25 years of combined experience, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive real estate services across NJ. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or managing, we've got you covered.

Hongyu “Holly” Tang

Broker of Record

Cell: 908-874-5798

[email protected]