When You Should Use a Lease Guarantor Company (and When You Shouldn’t)
It’s getting hard out there for a tenant. Rents are high—even in North Dakota, where the nation’s lowest average rent sits at about $835. Rents are so high most people…
What to Consider Before Selling Your Parents’ House
After inheriting your parents’ home, the prospect of selling that house can seem overwhelming. It’s a whirlwind—mentally, physically, and of course, financially. Although emotional attachments to your parents’ home may…
10 Unexpected Benefits to Negotiate When You Sign a New Lease (Besides Rent)
Buying a home has consistently trended toward unaffordable in the last few years, but so has renting: The median rent across the U.S. in January 2020 sat at $1,585 and…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Applying to Rent an Apartment
The ongoing shortage of affordable housing has some people who planned on buying a home considering renting instead—at least temporarily. And while there are some real estate markets where buying…
Repairs That Aren’t Actually Your Landlord’s Responsibility
Photo: Mark Herreid (Shutterstock) There are a lot of laws that govern the rights you have when you’re renting your home, but landlords are also pretty well-protected. You might think…
Here’s When You Need to Form a Tenant Association
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) Renting a place to live has become increasingly fraught in this country. Long-term renting is often paradoxically more expensive on a monthly basis than paying down a…
Can Right To Information Help Track Tenants Who Fled Without Paying Rent?
RTI filed for tenant’s address who vacated without paying rent, but…When a person rents a property to a tenant, an agreement is signed between the two, which states the terms…
How Rent-to-Own Can Scam You Out of Your Money and Time
Photo: ilikeyellow (Shutterstock) You’ve probably heard or seen the rent-to-own advertisements online as a potential solution to not being able to afford buying a home—but you probably haven’t heard how…
How to Stay Safe When Renting a Room From a Stranger
Photo: Madhourse (Shutterstock) Given a large swath Americans have been dubbed “Generation Rent” due to the dwindling chances they’ll ever own a home, the recent economic turmoil—with interest rates, inflation,…
How to Legally Ensure You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Photo: Vitpho (Shutterstock) Security deposits are one of the many annoying things about renting a home or apartment. You have to fork over a lot of extra money upfront before…