This Move-Out Checklist Will Help You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Depending on how long you’ve lived in your rental property before it’s time for you to move on, you may not even remember how much you put down in a…
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…
How to Rent an Apartment When Your Credit Is in the Toilet
Photo: Ryan DeBerardinis (Shutterstock) There was a time when renting an apartment involved walking around the place for a few minutes, deciding you wanted it, then signing a lease and…
How to Spot a Shady Landlord (Before It’s Too Late)
Photo: dc_slim (Shutterstock) With the new year comes a slew of freshly signed leases. No matter the market conditions, there’s always a risk that the person selling and maintaining your…
Why Move-Out Cleaners Are Worth the Cost
For renters, the worst part of moving day is deciding which matters more: Our full security deposit or our sanity. Hiring move-out cleaners is a simple way to have it…
Get Back Your Full Security Deposit With Tennis Balls and Dishwasher Tablets
What exactly is “broom-swept,” anyway? If you’re moving out of a rental at the end of the month, you obviously want to get your full security deposit back. But, as…