If you’re considering subletting your apartment, the first question to ask is Am I even allowed to sublet? Not every property manager allows subleasing. Where subleasing is allowed, the lease will typically spell out the process a tenant must follow. If your lease allows for subletting, the next thing you need to know is exactly …
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If I Sublet My Apartment, Who is Responsible?
September 14th, 2012 | Posted by in Landlord & Lease Issues - (0 Comments)Everything You Need to Know about Your Security Deposit
September 10th, 2012 | Posted by in Landlord & Lease Issues - (5 Comments)Typically, when you decide to put money down on a new apartment, more than the first month’s rent is required. Many landlords want either a “security deposit” or “damage deposit” upfront. While most of us immediately begin writing the check when asked, do you really know what that money is for? Are you ever going …
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Living With Roommates: Part One
September 23rd, 2008 | Posted by in Roommates & Neighbors - (24 Comments)According to the 2007 National Multi-Housing Council tabulations in the Annual Social and Economic Supplement from the U.S. Census Bureau, the 32 percent of Americans who rent — whether they are young, old, married or divorced — are probably going to be looking for a roommate. Ahh, roommates. Can’t live with ‘em and you can’t …
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Tips for First Time Renters
October 25th, 2006 | Posted by in Apartment Hunting & Moving - (82 Comments)You’ve made up your mind – you’re finally going to move into your first apartment. Before you get too comfortable with your new-found freedom, beware. This is real life: A couple of late rent payments can damage your credit significantly and if you have a huge party the police will come. Make sure that your first …
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Questions to Ask When you Rent
October 25th, 2006 | Posted by in Apartment Hunting & Moving - (125 Comments)Even though the ad made it sound a dream come, your instincts tell you that your dream pad isn’t as perfect as it seems. But how can you uncover hidden problems before signing the lease? Twelve months is too long to live with leaky plumbing, a ferocious dog next dog and a refrigerator that won’t stop running. The perfect …
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Rental Questions Answered!
September 20th, 2006 | Posted by in Landlord & Lease Issues - (253 Comments)When living in a rental apartment, you will often end up with questions about apartment living, landlords, leases or roommates. To help you get answers to your most important rental questions, our team of experts took questions regarding what to do if you have problems paying rent, need to break your lease or issues with …
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