Articles for Tenants

Checkbook, what’s a checkbook? If you rent, you probably keep one of these relics next to your rotary dial phone just to write out...

October has arrived, and you know what that means — spooky season is officially upon us! Time to break out the costumes, candy, and...

If you’re facing a choice between renting an apartment in a multi-family building or an entire single-family house, you’ve probably compiled a list of...

Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is to start. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, as you can always put something...

The legal standard says that landlords should make sure that their units have certain basic amenities and are safe and habitable for tenants to...

While not all landlords require renter’s insurance, it’s always a good idea to purchase a renter’s insurance policy as it is an excellent tool...

Okay, I guess it's time to admit fall is really coming. It's easy to focus on the negative (toting multiple sweaters to the office and...

Whether you moved a few miles away or crossed the country, getting used to a new community isn’t always easy when you feel like...

Are you a landlord or property manager constantly overwhelmed by tenant maintenance requests? If you're nodding in agreement, we understand your plight. As a fellow...

We all know that going green is in these days, and for good reasons, too: global warming, climate changes, diminishing natural resources, carbon emission and growing...

When searching for a new apartment to rent, you’ll probably run into a few listings that make you wonder if it's too good to...

Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...