I’m considering moving apartments this year, but I’m unsure what the best course of action would be in my case. My current apartment contract ends in late June, so I’ll have to decide whether to renew here or move elsewhere by May at the latest.
The thing is, my visa expires in September this year. Although I’m obviously planning to renew it, I can’t apply for renewal until June at the earliest, so I’ll be stuck with my soon-to-expire visa during my apartment hunt. This might raise a red flag with landlords of apartments I might apply for, and negatively impact the screening.
On the other hand, if I decide to renew the contract for my current apartment and wait until I finish my visa renewal, I’ll be stuck here for 2 more years, unless the contract allows for early termination with little to no financial penalties.
What do you think I should do?