Renting 101

So you just moved to a new place? I recently moved to a new home...odds are are that just like me, you'll have a...

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

As the temperatures begin to climb, the promise of spring is in the air, bringing with it warmer weather and the perfect opportunity for...

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

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...

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...

Once I had a landlord who was convinced that the solution to every mishap was to "tap on it". Water leaking from the apartment...

Congratulations on your new place! However, you may find yourself without a couch. Furnishing a new apartment on a budget can seem overwhelming, but...

Picking out a place to temporarily call home can bring out the inner commitment-phobe in anyone. Once you sign a lease on an apartment,...

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...

Looking at an application and a background check is the best way for a landlord to know what kind of tenant you’re going to...

If you’re looking for a new place and have your eye on a certain neighborhood, this blog post probably isn’t for you. This is...