Renter’s Advice and Resources

Many people end up in romantic relationships with neighbors. When that romance fades and you are contemplating a breakup, it’s especially important to end it amicably so your home neighborhood doesn’t become tense and uncomfortable.  Put the Wrongs Behind You To prepare yourself for the breakup conversation, clear your mind of any bad history. He […]

Whether living alone or with roommates, there are always trade-offs. Your living space is central to your quality of life. If you’re on a budget, carefully weigh the options of privacy versus cost savings to select the best living arrangement for you. Budgeting Your budget, and how you spend your money, are key to determining […]

Loud neighbors are a fact of life for apartment dwellers. Living in close proximity to others includes hearing your neighbors’ activities. Judgment must be used to determine whether noise falls within the expected sounds of daily life or represents excessive noise, which infringes on your rights. Sounds of Daily Living Certain types of sound are […]

If your neighbor is consistently taking your parking spot, it can be frustrating. Our article offers practical steps to handle the situation calmly and effectively, from addressing the issue directly to understanding your legal rights. Learn how to resolve the conflict while maintaining good neighborly relations and ensuring you can park without stress.

Having roommates is not all that different from living with family, or even being married, you are bound to disagree and argue, making conflict resolution key to resolving roommate conflict. There are five basic strategies for conflict resolution: accommodation, avoidance, compromise, competition, or collaboration. Conflict Resolution With Accommodation Accommodation is a great way to resolve […]

While you might assume that you have the option to decide who shares your apartment, your landlord sees it differently. Any roommate that you want to move in is expected to go through the same tenant application process you did, complete with signing a lease. In fact, your lease probably says something about the fact […]

When you decide to take on a roommate, there are some things you should consider before you sign a lease. Among them are considerations as to what happens if the roommate leaves, hanging you with the responsibility of the rent. Be on the Same Page You should always spell out every detail when you are […]

Keeping your apartment clean is important to feeling comfortable in your space. The chore is often easier to control when you live alone as opposed to living with roommates. When you’re living with roommates, however, the best way to ensure a clean apartment is to create a cleaning schedule. Unfortunately, simply creating a schedule doesn’t guarantee your […]

If you’re living with a roommate in a relationship, be prepared to start sharing space with his or her significant other. Your attitude about having that person around will have a big impact on how things turn out. For the purpose of this article, we’ll call the significant other “Dave.” What to Do When Significant […]