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by Nancy on March 18th, 2009
Make sure you save enough money during the month (take a quarter from your paycheck each week) so you can pay each and every month on time. Good credit is great to have. Good luck and congrats on your newfound freedom.
by trouble... on March 18th, 2009
Two words. Renters insurance.
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on March 18th, 2009
Take pictures of the inside of the apartment so you have proof when you're ready to move out that you didn't damage anything.
by Tweety on March 18th, 2009
Trouble gave you my advice......renters insurance. It provides coverage for your personal property AND personal liability. I am an insurance agent...it's not expensive. But, I also recommend that you video tape, or take pictures, of your major items......keep the tape or pictures off site.
by l_l on March 18th, 2009
Read the contract...! Take care as to what your legal requirements are, and what the landlords are..!
You'll need a months deposit with your 1st months payment (in advance) and electricity will want a whopping deposit too (oh - and water.!)
by Yarnlady is happy every day on March 18th, 2009
Always pay your rent in full, on time.
Don't have noisy parties.
Respect your neighbors.
Don't leave your clothes in the laundry room unattended.
by OhLook - IamNoLongerAnonymous on July 30th, 2009
You have gotten mostly good advice, but here are some common problems that you can avoid if you know about them in advance:
1) Do not make any changes to the property unless you have WRITTEN permission from the landlord. Even if you are “upgrading” something, you are responsible for returning the property in its original condition.
2) Do not pay rent in cash, or if you do, get AND KEEP receipts. Make sure the receipts are dated.
3) This was already said, but take pictures of everything before you move in, and right when you move out.
4)Remember, that we are in a renters market. There is so much inventory available, you have a lot of leverage in negotiating. With this said, remember that nothing in the rental agreement is “standard.” If you don’t like a provision, then negotiate.
by christopher on July 30th, 2009
Take Pictures of any flaws when you get in that way you can attempt to get Funds back when you make that deposit
by cdloanmod on April 20th, 2009
Yes, that's a nice question infact I would call it a intelligent question. You should have enough information about the pros and cons of giving your apartment on rent.
If a person has not paid taxes for ten years or more do they lose the home to person who did?
by Hazecat on April 12th, 2011
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what can i do get back a washer/dryer that was "sold" to a neighbor, but never paid for? i dont have receipts
by Anonymous on July 9th, 2011
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Should it be legal to kill a man for flirting with your wife, provided he's given fair warning in the form of the question "do you want to
by Have A Nice Day on August 15th, 2011
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I just received a parking ticket for parking in the handicap spaces in our apartment complex that we had permission to use. What do I do?
by elizlogan on June 26th, 2011
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Landlord has not paid $6000 judgement awarded 10 months ago. He has recently sold my equipment. What recourse can I take to get my money?
by crazylady4459 on August 28th, 2011
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thank you so much! :)
by miss skellington in mushroom land on March 18th, 2009