Apartment Living News
A number of rental property listings in the Bay Area in California are fraudulent, according to a report by the San Jose Mercury News, which exemplifies one way in which prospective renters have been cheated in the last year. The paper states many schemes involving advertising foreclosed or vacant properties for rent have taken place… Read more >>
While many landlords and property management firms depend on market conditions to keep tenants, Home Properties has determined that a more proactive approach may have benefits, and has held events to court tenants and encourage them to stay, the Wall Street Journal reports.Home Properties operates 118 communities, mostly located between Boston and Washington, D.C., and… Read more >>
Though not all rental property management firms and landlords allow pets at their properties a number of apartments nationwide do. HGTV has some helpful ideas for renters to make their new rental unit a great place for them and their pets to reside.The most common pets in American households include dogs and cats. Each animal… Read more >>
Whether a renter has just moved into a new apartment or has lived in one for years, Fox News Channel's iMag states there are helpful ways for tenants to reduce, and possibly eliminate, clutter. The holiday season tends to create a considerable amount of clutter in one's apartment, the source notes. Sometimes, gifts never get… Read more >>
For tenants who sign a rental lease agreement for a small apartment, the interior design website Freshome has some quality advice to help them maximize the space in their units. Apartments with only a few living spaces means renters might have to use the same room for multiple purposes. For instances, some units don't come… Read more >>
Even if one's rental property management company pays their water bills, conserving water should still be a high priority, as shortages are being seen nationwide. The water conservation campaign Water Use It Wisely has some expert tips for renters regarding how to reduce water use and improve conservation measures. When washing hands, cleaning dishes or… Read more >>
The good thing about leasing an apartment from a rental property management firm is that tenants can have issues fixed for them by the company. According to MSN Real Estate, there are some definite situations in which a property manager should be contacted to settle a problem. Water leaks are common among renters throughout the… Read more >>
Whether one rents a unit in a small building or leases an apartment in a large complex, SimpliSafe says tenants should ensure their home's security by taking some helpful preventative measures. The most basic steps a renter can take to secure their unit is to invest in locks for their windows and front door. Deadbolt… Read more >>
Whether one rents a unit in a small building or leases an apartment in a large complex, SimpliSafe says tenants should ensure their home's security by taking some helpful preventative measures. The most basic steps a renter can take to secure their unit is to invest in locks for their windows and front door. Deadbolt… Read more >>
It may seem like an impossible task to organize an apartment shortly after moving in. A good place many renters may want to start organizing is their bathroom. Better Homes and Gardens states there are a number of helpful tips and tricks to keep a bathroom neat and in order. On one's bathroom countertop, BH&G… Read more >>