Articles for Tenants

I could dream about having a garden all day long (especially when I'm watching the Netflix series Cooked and listening to Michael Pollan tell...

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

For many people, the summer is the most anticipated time of the year. With summer comes warm weather, more opportunities for outdoor activities and...

Are you planning an upcoming vacation? Nice, everyone deserves a break once in awhile. Before you pack your bags and hit the road, there...

Decorating a rented home is never an easy task. Part of your budget goes to regular monthly rent payments and there are always a...

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...

Whether or not you believe in making resolutions at the start of a new year, sometimes it just feels good to sit down and set...

If working out more in 2016 was one of your New Year's resolutions, you've probably already discovered that getting to the gym in the gray,...

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) play a crucial role in the lives of many people with emotional or psychological disabilities. The rental industry often grapples...

As a tenant, it can be easy to forget that your landlord is also a human being who appreciates feeling appreciated. Building a good...

You did it! You found your dream apartment in the perfect location. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer downsizing or a Millennial moving for the...

For our new "Ask a Landlord" series we'll be asking real property owners for their advice about your burning questions. This time we asked Cynthia...