Renting 101

Navigating the rental market can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but doing so while unemployed adds another layer of complexity. With the...

You’ve decided to venture out and rent a place of your own, and you finally feel as though you’ve arrived. You’re ready to embrace...

Let's say you're the living personification of what a perfect tenant should be: you pay your rent on time, you keep the noise levels...

Your home is your safe haven, your refuge, your little corner of peace and privacy in a chaotic world, or at least that's how...

Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real job or...

When I moved into my first apartment, I had no idea what to expect. I was excited to live on my own, but soon...

Finding your next apartment doesn't have to be stressful, as long as you plan ahead. You should know your budget and desired features or...

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

The greatest advantage of not owning a property of your own is that you can always move when your financial situation changes. In these...

It was a challenge, but somehow we found a way to make renting even easier. Use this magic quiz to narrow down your apartment...

For our new "Ask a Landlord" series we'll be asking real property owners for their advice about your burning questions. This time we asked Cynthia...

$100. It doesn’t seem like much, but for many, it’s the difference between love and hate when it comes to your apartment. There are many...