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My roommate moved out without notice and stopped paying rent. Am I legally responsible for covering their half?

Living with a roommate is supposed to make rent more manageable—until one day they disappear and suddenly their half becomes your problem. No warning, no goodbye, just…gone. Now you’re stuck wondering if you really have to cover everything yourself, or if there’s some way out of this mess.
May 6, 2026 J. Clarke

I moved out of our shared apartment, but my name is still on the lease. Now the landlord is evicting me even though I no longer live there. What now?

You may have moved out of your apartment, but if your name is still on the lease, you could be evicted if rent isn't paid.
April 16, 2026 Quinn Mercer

I'm having electrical issues in my apartment and want to let my electrician boyfriend fix them, to save my landlord hassle. Should I?

Can your electrician boyfriend fix electrical problems in your apartment? Learn the risks, lease rules, and smart steps renters should take before attempting electrical repairs.
March 17, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My landlord installed a "new" heating system in my apartment. I checked the manufacturer and they don't exist. What can I do?

My landlord installed a “new” heating system—but the manufacturer doesn’t exist. Learn your tenant rights, how to check permits and safety certifications, and what steps to take if your heating system seems suspicious or unsafe.
February 27, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I inherited a rental property from my dad earlier this year, but the tenants refuse to pay rent and I have to cover the expenses. What now?

You inherited a rental property thinking that it would bring in income. But the tenants refuse to pay rent. We look at some steps and strategies to help you get to a solution.
September 19, 2025 Sammy Tran

My tenant moved out of his apartment but his ex-girlfriend is still staying there. She’s not on the lease and refuses to pay rent. What now?

Your tenant has moved out, but his ex-girlfriend, who isn’t listed on the lease, remains in the apartment, refusing to leave or pay rent. In this situation it’essential to proceed carefully and within the law.
October 7, 2025 Jane O'Shea