Renters Rights

Like with all other bills, there are consequences for neglecting to pay them. The consequences for not paying your rent are more severe. It's the possibility of getting evicted.

Renters insurance is a policy holding commitment that provides home owners coverage from any disasters, fires, theft, ice storm, floods and many other cases. The insurance provides personal...

There are several reasons that a landlord of a rental property might want to break a lease with the tenant. Perhaps, for financial reasons, the landlord needs to put the property up for sale...

Before a renter is evicted from a property, the landlord must give the renter a notice. The notice must state the date in which the renter is being evicted and the reason for the eviction. A...

Many Americans have, will, and are having to pack up and move due to a foreclosure sale of their residence. Some of these folks are Homeowners, some are renters, but they all have moving expenses....

Getting your initial security deposit back when you decide to move from an apartment or rental home can be extremely difficult but not impossible. Even if you have been very clean and caused no...

Most of us have some experience with renting or leasing apartments and houses. Many of us may also have experiences with our landlord that were not always positive. To be fair, it definitely goes...

Although the laws vary from state to state, breaking a lease may have significant financial ramifications and shouldn't be taken lightly. If you absolutely must break your lease, try to work with...

A residential lease is a binding contract between a landlord and a tenant. Everyday thousands of leases are entered into for apartments and houses all around the country. There are also many...

Living in an apartment or condo can be a rewarding experience and you can truly be happy in an apartment with a little work. The apartment lifestyle can be low maintenance compared to having a...

Having a good rental history is one of the keys to maintaining a good lifestyle. Your rental history can dictate the type of neighborhood in which you live; therefore, it is essential to treat...

Loud tenants are a nuisance to everyone around them. Landlords deplore them, and neighbors get frustrated with them. The source of a tenant’s loudness is usually music. So how, as a landlord,...

When it comes to qualifying for am apartment lease, there are a lot of factors that an apartment complex will look at. One such piece of the equation to qualify for an apartment is income level....

With the housing market being turned on its ear, more and more people are turning to living in apartments. This sudden search in apartment dwellers is leading to a shortage of available apartment...

With credit scores dipping to all time lows, it is getting harder and harder to get a approved to rent an apartment. The apartment complexes want to see that you have a great credit score before...

Unfortunately, things happen that may cause us to fall on hard times financially. Because of this, changes often have to made in order to stay afloat. Breaking a lease is often a result of this....

Apartment living is on the rise. With the cost of mortgages on the rise, more and more people are choosing to get an apartment lease. Getting an apartment lease is not as easy as it may seem....

In this time of not so nice financial downfall, people are falling behind on bills and staring eviction straight in the face. If you are being evicted, there are rights that you have to protect...

The guide I wish I had when I graduated from college. With these tips, you'll be movin' on up to your deluxe apartment...