Renter’s Advice and Resources

If you’re living with a roommate but don’t have a formal lease agreement, it’s essential to understand your legal rights. This article explains the key rights and responsibilities of roommates without a lease, including tenancy laws, eviction procedures, and how to protect yourself in case of disputes.

Juliette Moore

 · Apr 14, 2020

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Struggling to decide who gets the master bedroom? Here are 9 fair and creative ways to make the decision without drama.

Cassie Damewood

 · May 2, 2019

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As rent prices keep climbing, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to afford an apartment on your own — especially if you’re still in school or you just recently graduated. One of the best ways to keep your living expenses down is to have a roommate who can split the cost of the rent and utilities with […]

Ramona Branson

 · Jun 28, 2018

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It is a challenge to share a studio with a roommate or two, but it is possible. However, there are many factors that need to come into play for a successful, symbiotic relationship and/or living arrangement to occur. Friend or Faux Living with a friend or family member in a small space is often somewhat […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 17, 2010

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Paying for apartment utilities have been the cause of many conflicts and roommate splits. Many fights can be avoided in the first place, with a well thought out and negotiated roommate agreement. Even then, there are roommates who breach contracts, and refuse to pay for the utilities they agreed to pay for. It’s a touchy […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 13, 2010

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