Carbon monoxide detectors can cost as little as $20 — a low price when you consider that it’s very difficult to tell if you have a leak without a detector. Because carbon monoxide remains the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the U.S, it’s worth the time and effort to make sure that your […]
· Jun 15, 2009
When you move in or out midway through the month, your landlord may prorate your rent: he will only charge you for the portion of your rent you’ve actually used. Since rent is generally determined on a monthly basis, this generally means diving the month’s rent by the number of days in the month, and […]
· Jun 8, 2009
If your lease is approaching its end, you may be considering whether to renew or start the search for a new place. The decision to stay or go can be a difficult one, especially when you look at the terms you’re being offered. It’s not uncommon for a lease to include a planned rent increase […]
· Jun 1, 2009
Receiving an eviction notice can be a scary situation. But, no matter what the reason for the eviction is, you do have legal rights during the eviction process. It’s up to you to make sure that your landlord follows eviction proceedings correctly. There are more than a few situations when a landlord may try to […]
· May 18, 2009
The current economic situation has had some pretty clear influences on rental rates. For the most part, the cost of renting an apartment has been dropping and, in many areas, landlords are offering incentives to new tenants. Landlords are seeing the first major declines in five years. A report from Reis Inc. points to last […]
· May 11, 2009
If you’ve been living in your current apartment for a while now, odds are that your lease has you locked in on a rent that really doesn’t reflect the market in your area. You and your landlord may have signed off on an amount much higher than the monthly price he’s offering to bring in […]
· Apr 27, 2009
You may not be able to add another room to a small apartment, but you can create the appearance of more room with a carefully placed mirror. The reflection of your room can get you thinking that you really have double the square footage than you actually do — it may not be there, but […]
· Apr 20, 2009
More than a few landlords charge an application fee for prospective tenants. If you’re looking at more than one apartment, though, those application fees can add up quickly. But you don’t have to take those fees at face value. An apartment manager uses application fees to cover the cost of making sure that a prospective […]
· Apr 13, 2009
Most people aren’t in a position to change out every stick of their furniture each year just to keep up with decorating trends. But taking a lead from those trends — especially the hot colors for the next year — can spark some great decorating ideas. Have you been considering swapping out a few of […]
· Apr 6, 2009
Deciding on just what policy offers you the right amount of coverage can be a little complicated, but there’s a surprisingly easy solution: just talk to the company you’re already insured by. Odds are you have some sort of insurance policy in place, such as auto insurance. Rob Carlson was able to get a particularly […]
· Mar 31, 2009