You need to break your lease. Whether the reasons are because of a new job, or because your landlord is a nightmare, thinking about breaking a lease can bring major anxiety. You need to go but are you going to get stiffed your rent for the rest of the year? Knowing if you can break your lease […]
You just landed the perfect job, but it’s in a different city and you’re stuck in a lease. Or maybe you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go backpacking in Europe during the summer. If you find yourself needing to move before your lease is up, you may want to try to sublet your apartment. Subletting […]
Anyone who has packed up everything they own and hauled it across town, across the state or across the country knows that moving stress can be overwhelming. In fact, one study ranked moving the No. 3 most stressful activity a human can undertake, just behind divorce and death. Cable must be cancelled, mail re-routed, neighbors […]
Finding a new apartment is a giant undertaking, and you want to have everything lined up and ready to go if the perfect rental unit becomes available within your price range. But before you rush to sign on the dotted line of your lease agreement, it’s good to read the fine print on what the […]
Multiple renters in one unit is a great way for a group of friends or family members to afford a home – especially if rent is high in the area you want to live, or if your income isn’t big enough to afford to rent on your own. Before signing the lease, as a group, […]
In addition to rent, landlords do have the ability to charge certain processing fees. But what is considered the standard for landlord fees? Security deposit – Many landlords will charge for a security deposit. Sometimes it will be the total of one month’s rent, other times it will be a set dollar figure. This money […]
You want the best rental you can afford, but what if you could get a little bit more? What if the place of your dreams was just a little cheaper? Too good to be true, right? Not if you approach your next lease discussion with an eye on negotiating. Here’s how to negotiate a better […]
Sharing an apartment or a rental house with friends is a great way to save money. Plus, some people love the social connection of always having friends around. But signing a lease agreement with multiple people can also create problems – especially if the friendships fall apart. One person wants to leave prior to the […]
First-time renters often are so excited about living on their own – no parents in sight – that they often don’t carefully review the lease agreement prior to signing. What all renters should know is a rental agreement – or lease – is a contract. It specifies exactly what responsibilities the landlord has, including maintenance […]
When rules are broken in communities, fines and penalties are imposed upon the rule breaker(s) based upon the laws established in the community. But when it comes to apartment complexes overseen by a landlord or management company, conventions vary on if landlords can fine tenants. Here are some general concepts on if landlords can fine […]
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