Whether you’re a long-time renter looking for a new living space, a first-time renter unsure of where to start, or a current renter considering extending your stay, negotiating your apartment lease can feel daunting. But the fact of the matter is that you’ll never know if and where the landlord or property manager is willing to budge if you don’t bother to ask. Today, we’ll share seven lease negotiation tips with you. [Read more…]
7 Tips for Negotiating Your Apartment Lease
May 17, 2023 by
Who’s Responsible for Rental Repairs—the Landlord or Tenant?
October 12, 2022 by
If you’re renting a place to live rather than buying the home, you may be enjoying the benefit of not having to perform the maintenance and repairs since it’s not your property. Sure, if a lightbulb’s burnt out or the smoke detector needs new batteries, you can and will handle it. But when it comes to larger projects and more serious issues, who’s physically and financially responsible for the rental repairs—you or your landlord? Well, it depends on the issue and who or what caused it. Let’s take a closer look at key distinctions.
