How Long Can A Tenant Stay After Lease Expires?
Some 36% percent of Americans rent their homes. Slightly more than half of these 44 million rental units are owned by independent property owners. The typical small-time landlord owns just …
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How To Insulate Your Apartment? 8 Effective Tips!
With the colder temperatures on their way, many tenants are thinking about how to keep their apartments warm, all while maintaining energy efficiency without depending on their landlord. If you’re …
What to Do When You’re Locked Out of the Apartment?
It’s a terrible feeling when you pat your pockets or dig through your purse in search of your keys and come up empty-handed. Then, the realization hits: you’re locked out …
What Happens If You Move Out Before Lease Ends?
When you sign a rental lease, you are entering into a legal contract with your landlord. In this contract, you agree to pay an already set rent each month for …
How to Get Rid of Cat Odor in Apartment?
A cat makes a wonderful pet for many reasons. Having a cat is a welcoming presence to come home to after a day at work, even if, unlike a dog, …
How to Smoke in a Non-Smoking Apartment (15 Useful Tips)
With more and more landlords restricting smoking in apartments, it can be difficult for a smoker to enjoy a cigarette in the comfort of their home. Obviously, life would be …
Why Does My Apartment Smell Like Sewage?
The last thing you would want when you come home after a long day at work is an apartment that smells of sewage. While you may be tempted to shut …
How to Cat-Proof an Apartment (10 Must-Know Things)
Bringing a new cat into your apartment is very exciting. You want to make sure that the cat stays safe and has fun. You might have a new pet, or …
How to Check Your Apartment Rental History
When you apply to rent an apartment, you should expect the property manager or landlord to do their due diligence. It helps them understand who you are as a renter …
How to Check the Air Quality in an Apartment?
Are you curious about the air quality in your apartment? According to the EPA, the air inside your home is more polluted than the outside air (it can be two …