Renting 101

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,...

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...

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...

To achieve favorable returns, it is crucial to secure trustworthy, long-term tenants who consistently pay rent on time and maintain your property with care....

When looking for places to live, one of the biggest elements of home shopping that people take into consideration is affordability. Personal finance experts...

As a tenant, you want to make sure you are moving into a property that meets your needs and expectations. To ensure that, you...

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

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

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...

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...

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

$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...