Renters Rights

To make rent more affordable, tenants often decide to get a roommate. Sometimes tenants may even prefer having their significant other or relative living with them. Whatever the case may be, a...

In this age of foreclosures, bankruptcies and Internet scams, you can't always know if a landlord is being honest with you. But you can identify a few warning signs of potential trouble before you...

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....

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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...

As a tenant it can be frightening to learn that the house you are renting is in foreclosure. Unfortunately, the tenants are usually the last to find out and are left with little time to make new...

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...

When looking to rent a home, it is important to find out as much information about the owner of the rental house as possible before moving in. Too many stories about foreclosure on rental units,...

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...

Yikes ! The rent is due and you don't have the money. What to do now? Take heart. This article will show you several crafty ways to avoid paying rent.

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...

There are times when you will want to leave the place that you are living. If you are living in an apartment, you may feel like you are trapped. Many apartment leases have substantial penalties...

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

Got someone who hasn't paid their rent? Getting them out may be easier than you think.

A good working relationship with your landlord is vital to renting in today's world. Without it, you can be sure that misunderstandings and problems will ensue at some point during your lease....

Leasing a residential or commercial space often requires a rental deposit. This deposit is paid to and held by the landlord until the lease expires and the amount can range from one to three...

Although not thought of as something open to negotiation, you can renegotiate tenant leases if you approach the landlord with the proper information. With a little planning, you can successfully...

Tight on cash? Paying one month's rent a little late shouldn't cost you your apartment. With some luck and tact, you can work out an agreement with your landlord.

Remember that extra cash you put up at the beginning of your lease? If you want to see that rental deposit again, make sure you leave your place in tip-top condition when you move out.