Articles for Tenants

It’s easy to ignore your credit score if you’re not currently in the midst of a big life event like buying a house or...

Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...

When you’re moving into a new place, it can feel like unexpected fees and costs pop up all the time. One relatively low fee...

Figuring out where you want to live - city, suburb, country, etc. - can be a tough decision. Not only do you have to...

The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates. Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...

If you're an avid reader, having a space to curl up with a book can bring an extra boost of happiness — and right...

As the years go by, more people are starting to watch the news and face the facts that it's time to live a more sustainable...

Discovering that your rental property has been burglarized is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, with a well-prepared plan in...

House poverty is real. If you live in a big city with skyrocketing rent (like NYC or San Francisco), chances are you know a...

You deserve to live in a safe home. Even though landlord/tenant responsibilities regarding maintenance vary greatly by region, there are a few basic standards...

Rental showings during the coronavirus outbreak are one more challenge for landlords and property owners. Tenants are also in a difficult position right now:...

Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is to start. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, as you can always put something...