Dont wait until the last day of your rental lease to start packing. Moving is a big project, so break it up into small tasks. Three weeks before moving day, get a supply of boxes, rolls of box tape and a big marking pen. Choose a wall in one of your rooms and clear everything […]

If you are looking for a place to rent and have a pet, you may encounter apartment managers and rental owners who have a €œno pets€? policy.  Persuading the property management company for an apartment community to change its rules is difficult. You may have better luck with an owner of a rental home, duplex […]

Most rental owners and property managers will conduct an inspection of your rental unit before allowing you to move in. This €œmove-in inspection€? determines the condition of the rental property at beginning of your tenancy.  Avoid disputes regarding deductions from your security deposit when you eventually move out by following these tips:

The move-in inspection […]

Renters usually are the first to know when something needs to be fixed in their rental unit. However, renters may hesitate to report maintenance problems. Some don’t want to bother the property manager with things that seem small or unimportant. Others may be afraid their rent might be raised if they submit a maintenance request.
 
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 When hunting for your next rental home, make sure it has enough bedrooms to accommodate the number of people who will live there. Almost every rental owner and manager limits the number of residents who may live in a home or apartment. There are several good reasons, including ones that affect renters living next door.
 
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When moving out of your current rental, dont leave behind any personal belongings. If you do, contact your former rental manager immediately and arrange to pick them up.
 
          If you left something of value, your former manager is obligated by state law to attempt to contact you. Thats one reason why you should provide a […]