Renter’s Advice and Resources

Air conditioning can make an unbearably hot day much more comfortable, but getting the hefty electricity bill at the end of the month can make you wish you had toughed it out and gone without manufactured cold air. As part of your plan to start saving money, learn a few tips to help keep yourself […]

The best way to save money when you need a cell phone is to buy a prepaid cell phone. You don’t have to sign a contract; you pay as you go, and in some places, you can get rewarded with extra minutes just for buying groceries. Here’s how you can save money: Prepaid Cell Phones […]

With so much to think about as you plan your apartment search, there are a myriad of details that can be overlooked. It may help to sit down and answer a few questions or to make a list of things to remember during your search. 1. What Kind of Features Will You Need? Jot down […]

Learn about landlord responsibilities for clean drinking water, tenants’ rights, and steps to resolve water issues in rental properties.

When your search for an apartment, it’s easy to be swayed by the obvious things we all look for during an apartment hunt–cheap rent, big bedrooms, a great view and, if you live in a real concrete jungle, a roof deck. Finding an apartment with any one of these great features might tempt you to sign the lease as quickly as you can, before it gets snapped up by someone else. But before you sign anything, there are some things you should think about first. Here are five important apartment hunting tips that can help you make sure some trivial issues don’t turn into big problems.