Renter’s Advice and Resources
9 Things Your Landlord Isn’t Telling You
· Oct 4, 2022
Renting can be a complicated process, with lots of different factors to be aware of. Your landlord will usually make you aware of most of the things you need to know upfront, like when rent is due or if you’re allowed pets in the apartment. However, they won’t always tell you everything you need to […]
Learn about the potential penalties for giving short notice to vacate a rental property. Understand your lease terms, avoid costly fees, and handle your move-out process smoothly.
· Jun 30, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held its 54th annual convention – this time completely online. In brief, CES is the biggest, most famous, and most important consumer technology show in the world. It’s held every year to showcase all the new gadgets and gizmos coming out in the year (and […]
· Feb 2, 2021
You’ve finally found the perfect apartment. Great location, the ideal number of rooms, affordable rent, and you can already picture where everything is going to go. Now what?
· Aug 13, 2020
Learn how to file a small claims lawsuit against your landlord or property manager, including the steps, documentation, and legal requirements.
· Jun 23, 2020
Discover the top 7 ways landlords may be breaking the law and violating your lease agreement. Learn your rights as a tenant and how to take action against unfair practices.
· Mar 31, 2020
Discover what happens when your landlord sells the building. Learn your rights, how it affects your lease, and what steps to take next.
· Aug 29, 2019
Whether your lease is up and you’re moving on to a nicer place or you’re breaking lease because you’re so desperate to leave behind the cockroaches and mildew of your present apartment, moving out is a major undertaking. It’s also a big personal step and can be very stressful to you as an individual. To avoid causing yourself further headaches than absolutely necessary, make sure to plan your move carefully and communicate successfully with your landlord about the moving process.
· Mar 21, 2019
Whether you can’t afford to put a down payment on a house or you simply don’t know how long you’ll be living in your current area, renting often makes more sense financially than owning a property. On top of that, there are a ton of perks that are unique to renting. For one thing, you’ll […]
· Feb 12, 2019
Getting scammed is embarrassing. Whether it’s an auction site purchase, an allegedly “free” vacation, or an apartment rental, you usually feel stupid in hindsight when all those big red flags suddenly become visible to you. Don’t be too hard on yourself, though
· Oct 2, 2018
