Articles for Tenants

If working out more in 2016 was one of your New Year's resolutions, you've probably already discovered that getting to the gym in the gray,...

For renters in densely populated areas, tandem parking can be an efficient solution for roommates or partners to save space. It means having enough...

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...

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...

TL;DR: What is a security deposit? It is a refundable payment, typically equal to one to two months of rent, that tenants pay at...

TL;DR: As of early 2026, the average rent in Chicago is about $2,450 per month, with studios around $1,700, one-bedroom apartments near $2,300, and...

Moody indoor ambiance has a time and a place, but you don't always want it to be dark when you're trying to rent to someone. If...

Discovering that your rental property has been burglarized is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, with a well-prepared plan in...

A studio apartment is many things. It can be the first taste of freedom for a post-grad or an affordable lived-in home for a...

Rental showings during the coronavirus outbreak are one more challenge for landlords and property owners. Tenants are also in a difficult position right now:...

Cost of living has been a pressure point for renters pretty much everywhere over the last few years. But the gap between the most...

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...