Generally speaking, the landlord—as owner of the building—bears the responsibility for damage to the property as the result of a break-in. Typically, the landlord will have insurance that covers the structure of the building, while renter’s insurance covers only personal property of the resident. Thus, the landlord will normally submit a claim for any damage …
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It’s always best to resolve problems directly with your landlord or management company when possible—just like it’s best to work out conflicts with your neighbors rather than escalating the issues to management or legal action. Unfortunately, not every situation you encounter as a renter will be easily resolved. For example, some landlords may be slow …
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Moving to a new apartment is expensive enough without losing the security deposit on your old place. Luckily, a few quick steps before you move in and some elbow grease on that grout in the bathroom on your way out and you’ll be in great shape to hit the road with your money back in …
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Apartment living can be tricky, and being that you’re in close proximity to other people, it’s an arrangement that’s not without compromise. If you share a paper-thin wall with your neighbor, then noise is going to be a factor. Arguments, music, a blaring TV, they can all have the tendency to disrupt your sleeping patterns, …
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Hopefully you’ll never have to deal with your apartment being broken into. However, it can happen to anyone living in any type of neighborhood or apartment complex. Hopefully you will already be prepared for the financial aspect of a break-in by having a renters insurance policy to cover any damaged or stolen items. Beyond that, …
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Some renters who run into issues or disputes with their landlord might consider withholding rent in an effort to address these issues. For example, withholding rent could be a tactic used to force the landlord to make needed repairs, such as fixing a water leak or a problem with the furnace. This most commonly happens …
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Making the move into a new apartment can get expensive. Between coming up with first and last months rent, extra deposits and utility hook up charges, it all can be quite a chunk of change. And now, there’s a good chance your prospective landlord could require one more charge onto the list. Renters insurance. While …
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When you move into an apartment, you know what the rent will cost you. The utility bills can be more difficult to figure. Depending on where you are moving, and the terms of your lease, there are different possibilities of what utilities you’ll have to pay separately, and which will be included in your rent. …
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Renting an apartment is supposed to be an experience that is pretty straightforward, and normally it is, especially if you sign a lease for a set length of time. The amount of rent you pay is likely something that you carefully considered to make sure you could afford it, so when the landlord suddenly tells …
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Maybe you’ve found yourself in this situation: A friend or family member is in a bad place and needs somewhere to stay. Or they are looking for a place near you, but need a job to come through first. You’re a kind person, you care about your friends and family and you have an extra room or …
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