Hi there - I'm looking at renting either an apartment or house in Siem Reap, and trying to educate myself on the things that are important that are not so visible. Can anyone please tell me their thoughts on:
1. Generators - I've seen the phrase "built-in". Does this mean each apartment should have its own built-in generator? Each house? If there's a standard external generator to a house, wouldn't it be stolen in a nanosecond? If an apartment doesn't have one built-in, it's not possible to purchase one's own unless there's a balcony? How do I know if it has enough power to run at least one a/c? Assume that when large apartment buildings advertise generators they mean to run the elevators and hallway lights and that's it?
2. Header water tank - Is this only available for houses? Where would I look to see if it's there in an apartment?
3. Six month or twelve month lease is better?
4. Likelihood of security deposit being returned assuming a non eventful tenancy?
5. Are there any neighbourhoods known for break-ins?
I know there's more but this is all I can think of at the moment. Please feel free to add any advisories or cautions you can think of.
Thank you!