Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Protecting Apartment Renters: How the FTC’s New Rule on Fake Reviews Affects Your Search for a Home

Jessica Lee

 · Aug 27, 2024

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Finding the perfect apartment can be a daunting task. Between comparing amenities, calculating rent affordability, and visiting potential homes, renters rely heavily on online reviews to make informed decisions. But what happens when those reviews are misleading, purchased, or outright fake? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a significant step to protect consumers, including […]

Managing rental properties involves more than just signing lease agreements and collecting rent. It’s also about fostering and maintaining a positive relationship with your residents. Here are some key points to consider from the perspective of property managers: Effective Communication: Building a good rapport with your residents starts with clear and open communication. Establishing a […]

Jessica Lee

 · Aug 1, 2024

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On ApartmentRatings, real renters have the ability to rate and review their apartment communities based on their experience touring and or living in the communities. ApartmentRatings offers renters the ability to see what life is like at a community through a report card grade style format called epIQ. Every month we highlight apartment communities whose […]

Jessica Lee

 · Jul 30, 2024

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Renting an apartment involves more than just signing a lease and paying rent. It’s also about establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with your landlord or property manager. Here are some key points to consider: Effective Communication: Building a good rapport with your community management starts with clear and open communication. Establishing a positive relationship […]

Jessica Lee

 · Jun 26, 2024

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