Renter’s Advice and Resources

Apartment safety is important if you live in the part of the country where hurricane season is a yearly danger. Prepare your apartment with items that will help you ride out the storm in safety. Many of these items become hot commodities once a hurricane is on its way, so instead of battling it out […]

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are important in a home, but what if you have a flood? Unless it is an obvious threat, floods do not usually come under the heading of apartment safety. However, many apartments have been flood damaged due to faulty roofs or broken pipes. Storing some simple items to handle a flood threat […]

A leaky roof has the potential to cause major damage to your belongings, and it must be dealt with immediately. Homeowners have to worry about repairing the roof, but you don’t since you’re renting. However, you do have to let the landlord know there’s a problem, so that they can fix it.  You should also […]

Knowing what to do if your apartment is robbed can protect you against future theft, protect others in your community and ensure that you receive insurance payments. No one likes to think about this as a possibility, but all renters in all neighborhoods are vulnerable to burglars, though some much more than others. If your […]

Apartment safety is a priority, for emergency preparedness and every day living. In the case of a tsunami, there are some items you’ll want to have “ready to go”. Staying in your apartment is not an option when one of these is headed towards you. A tsunami is the result of a large amount of […]

When spring time rolls around, you can’t control the bad weather. For apartment safety, there are a certain number of items needed in case of a tornado. 1. Weather Radio A weather radio is necessary to have in case of electricity being lost. Severe thunderstorms can cause power outages and are known to produce tornadoes. […]

When it comes to apartment shopping, sometimes considering an expensive apartment is necessary. As with anything in life, you get what you pay for, and opting for the cheapest possible option could lead to future frustrations with your personal surroundings. There are legitimate reasons to consider forking over extra money in rent each month for […]

When searching for the best beach apartment, there are a few key elements to look for. Location, easy access, and safety are all important factors to keep in mind when locating the best beach apartment. Location When choosing a location to rent, keep in mind that location is everything. You would want something that is […]

Mountain biking and street biking enthusiasts who live in apartment complexes have to consider keeping their bike safe between uses, when it is in storage. Those who have had to make these kinds of decisions know that bike security can be tricky in a multi-tenant building. Here are some of the top suggestions for keeping […]