{"id":8434,"date":"2025-03-31T10:01:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T08:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diaklakas.hu\/?p=8434"},"modified":"2025-03-17T15:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T14:19:54","slug":"dissatisfaction-rental-student-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diaklakas.hu\/en\/blog\/dissatisfaction-rental-student-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Dissatisfaction with the Rental? What can Students Do, Useful Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The Budapest rental market is often unpredictable, and unfortunately, many landlords try to take advantage of tenants. As a result, many students face the issue that the apartment they chose does not meet their expectations. This situation is particularly unpleasant for international students in Budapest<\/a>, as they have to assert their rights in an unfamiliar environment and a completely foreign language.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students often realize they are unhappy with their rental during the first weeks of the semester when they rush to find accommodation and later discover its drawbacks. We have also noticed this trend: many students change their place of residence after their first university semester to move into a better-located and more comfortable student residence – sometimes to our Di\u00e1klak\u00e1s, as we have recently received inquiries from students in similar situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will discuss common cases where students feel disappointed in their rental, find themselves in a difficult situation, and what steps they can take in response.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

What Can a Student Be Disappointed with in a Rental?<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Loneliness and Lack of Social Life<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many students believe they can go through their university years alone in a rental apartment, but later realize that living alone is too quiet and lonely. The lack of a social life can even lead to signs of depression. This is especially true for international students, who may experience cultural shock in an unfamiliar environment, which takes time to fade. This is completely natural but unpleasant. In a good social community, this process happens much faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

The author of this article originally planned to live alone during their international university stay (but ended up with a roommate). Looking back, they can confidently say: no matter how tempting it seems, it\u2019s not worth living alone during an international semester. Moving into a student community is much more fun and mentally healthier. It\u2019s worth it!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

2. Unexpected Extra Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Landlords may unexpectedly demand additional payments. For example, due to increased electricity prices, rising elevator or waste collection fees, higher heating bills (if the contract states the tenant must pay for heating and the winter is colder than expected), or simply increased communal costs that tenants must cover.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rental contracts often specify that price increases are the tenant\u2019s responsibility, so a previously affordable rent can quickly rise to an unaffordable level for a student.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

3. Poor Location and Long Commutes<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is the most common reason students become dissatisfied with their rental. Many students rent apartments far from their university because they have to make a quick decision. Later, they realize the apartment is too far from campus or has poor transportation links.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means waking up very early to get to class on time. Or, if they need to return home during the day, they can\u2019t just “pop back” because their apartment is too far away.<\/span><\/p>\n

While this might be tolerable in the short term, long commutes mean less time for studying, socializing, exercising, or even just relaxing. Living in a centrally located apartment<\/a> close to the university saves students significant time and energy.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Di\u00e1klak\u00e1s residences<\/b> have excellent locations, within walking distance or a short public transport ride from universities and key locations in Budapest.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”8655″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

4. Technical Issues and Maintenance Problems<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some landlords shift the costs of maintenance issues onto tenants. In worse cases, they refuse to fix problems at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve heard of cases where students had to pay for repairs out of their own pocket, even though they didn\u2019t cause the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

At <\/span>Di\u00e1klak\u00e1s residences<\/b><\/a>, this cannot happen. We resolve all technical issues within <\/span>24 hours<\/b>, and students don\u2019t have to worry about anything. Just report the problem, and we\u2019ll take care of it.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

5. Misleading Advertisements and Hidden Defects<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many tenants only realize after moving in that the apartment does not match the photos in the listing. By this point, students are often trapped\u2014they have to stay, and it’s very difficult to find a new apartment quickly at the start of the semester.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, switching rentals at the start of a semester is <\/span>very expensive<\/b>\u2014landlords know this and take advantage by charging <\/span>40-60% higher<\/b> rents than usual.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”8652″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

6. Landlord\u2019s Changed Life Circumstances<\/span><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve also heard of cases where, after a student moves in, the landlord\u2019s or their family member\u2019s situation changes. For example, a relative (like a grandmother or the landlord\u2019s child) moves back into the apartment, forcing the student to <\/span>adjust to new living conditions<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, this is just a temporary inconvenience, but there is no guarantee the relative will move out quickly. In the end, the student is the one who suffers.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

7. Unpleasant Roommates<\/span><\/h3>\n

Initially, roommates might seem great, but over time, <\/span>roommate changes<\/b> can bring in new people who are not as respectful or tidy as previous tenants. If roommates are loud, messy, or disrespectful, it can significantly affect a student\u2019s university experience.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

8. External Disruptions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some students only realize after moving in that certain problems were <\/span>not apparent in the listing<\/b>. These can include <\/span>noisy neighbors, bad smells<\/b>, or, in worse cases, an <\/span>environment where sleeping and studying become impossible<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

These issues can greatly impact a student\u2019s time in the apartment and <\/span>their overall Budapest experience<\/b>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

9. Changes in Safety and Unexpectedly Poor Public Security<\/span><\/h3>\n

Finally, another concern is when the safety of the immediate area changes during a student\u2019s stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, new tenants in the building might be <\/span>unfriendly or, in the worst case, aggressive<\/b> towards the student.<\/span><\/p>\n

In some cases, a student might feel <\/span>socially excluded<\/b> by neighbors due to factors like <\/span>skin color or a lack of Hungarian language skills<\/b>. This can lead to a very <\/span>stressful and isolating<\/b> experience. Especially if the landlord <\/span>does not support or help<\/b> the tenant, leaving them to deal with the issue alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also possible that <\/span>the area\u2019s public security<\/a> is much worse than the listing described<\/b>. Even if a rental ad says the neighborhood is safe, it’s always worth <\/span>double-checking third-party sources<\/b> before signing a contract.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of these factors can lead a student to want to <\/span>move out<\/b> of their rental. But what <\/span>options do they have<\/b>? Stay tuned for the next section, where we explore potential solutions!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

What Can a Student Do If They Are Unhappy with Their Rental?<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Review the Rental Contract<\/span><\/h3>\n

If the apartment is unsuitable, the first step is to carefully review the <\/span>rental contract<\/b>. Important questions to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n