Should you rent an apartment in Batumi through an agent or directly from the landlord?
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TL;DR
Many expats rent directly from owners — it's cheaper, though Georgian landlords usually don't sign a written contract. Working with an agent can get you a standard contract template, but not all agents actually show listings matching your request.
What the community said
Another renter reported renting two different apartments through agents, and in both cases a clear written contract was signed — which, according to them, protects both the landlord and the tenant.
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One agent provided a standard rental contract template; the apartment itself was found on Korter, but the agent handled contacting the owner, checking details, and was present at the deal — payment was first+last month in USD, with the owner paying the agent's commission on the spot.
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One traveler said none of the agents she contacted actually showed apartments matching her criteria — she ended up renting directly from the owner without any written contract, which is common practice among Georgian landlords, and it worked out cheaper.
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