Is Negotiating Rent a Good Idea?
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...
What should you spend on rent?
House poverty is real. If you live in a big city with skyrocketing rent (like NYC or San Francisco), chances are you know a...
Efficient Energy-Saving Tips for Lower Fall Utility Bills (infographic)
As fall approaches and temperatures start to cool, it's a great time for tenants to consider making their living spaces cozier and...
Common Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them
Renting an apartment is an exciting time, as it is often a milestone for most people. Maybe you've started your first real...
3 Ways to Avoid Bad Landlords
Once I had a landlord who was convinced that the solution to every mishap was to "tap on it". Water leaking from the apartment...
7 Things Every First-Time Apartment Renter Should Know
Congratulations! Your very first apartment! Are you excited, nervous, or even anxious?
That’s normal; there are tons of things...
Your Maintenance Request Wasn’t Completed. Now What?
The legal standard says that landlords should make sure that their units have certain basic amenities and are safe and habitable for...
5 simple steps to finding the perfect apartment
Finding the right apartment can be rough, particularly if you're moving to a new city or area for the first time. But it doesn't have...
The Buy vs Rent Dilemma
Let me guess. Commitment problems? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Or is it the significant price difference? The location? I know, I know......