apartment living

You finally find a place that looks perfect, the landlord responds quickly, but then the pressure starts: “Other applicants are interested. If you want it, you need to pay a deposit to hold the unit.” This is exactly how rental scams work. The good news is you can protect yourself without losing every decent listing, as long as you know what to look for and how to slow the situation down.

What to do if you receive a huge increase in your utility charges with no noticeable change in your usage habits.

An apartment fire can be devastating—especially when you learn your landlord wasn’t insured. Here’s what happens next, what renter’s insurance really covers, and how tenants can protect themselves financially after a disaster.

When a tenant begins telling neighbors that he is the building owner, the real owner needs to step in and set the record straight to prevent confusion.

You signed a lease for one apartment, but when you showed up to move in you were given a different place not to your liking. Here’s what you can do.

If you break your apartment lease, you may be on the hook to pay the remainder of the rent for the lease term. We review your options.