If you’ve rented a place to live, you’re likely familiar with the concept of security deposits. Depending on how well you take care of your rental unit, you’re entitled to receive this deposit back in full after moving out. However, there are some cases in which a tenant will only get a partial refund or no refund at all. So, if you want to guarantee your security deposit refund, read on. [Read more…]
How to Guarantee Your Apartment Security Deposit Refund
March 8, 2023 by
6 Renter-Friendly DIY Projects to Spruce Up Your Space
February 1, 2023 by
For many people, there are several perks to renting a place to live, from flexibility in moving to the lack of maintenance responsibilities. One downside to renting? Not being able to personalize the space with certain design choices due to the terms of the rental agreement. But there are ways around this. We’re sharing six renter-friendly DIY (do it yourself!) projects and renovations that can spruce up your home without violating your lease or upsetting your landlord. [Read more…]
Can a Landlord Require Renters Insurance?
November 16, 2022 by
While approximately 95% of homeowners in the U.S. have homeowners insurance, only about 57% of renters have renters insurance. Unlike car insurance, here in Massachusetts, renters insurance is not required by law. And although the benefits of having renters insurance are various, with policies starting at very low premiums, many still choose to go without in order to save a few dollars a month. But wait—not so fast. Even if it’s not a government mandate, landlords often ask that their tenants do make the investment. This begs the question: Can landlords be the ones to require renters insurance? [Read more…]
Debunking 5 Common Renters Insurance Myths
October 23, 2020 by
If your landlord doesn’t require you to have renters insurance, wouldn’t it just be better to pocket the expenses? What sense is there in investing in an insurance policy when living in an apartment, house, or duplex owned by someone else? Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about renters insurance that result in residents not obtaining proper coverage for their belongings, leaving them vulnerable to severe financial repercussions. That’s why it’s important to debunk these common renters insurance myths. [Read more…]
