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Is it Safe to Leave Your Pets with Neighbors?

in Neighbors

May 13th, 2011

Deciding whether to leave your pets with neighbors requires a serious assessment of both your neighbors and your pet. Not all neighbors are responsible enough to property care for your beloved animal, and some pets may prefer to board at your veterinarian’s office or at another facility.

Consider Your Neighbor, and Your Relationship

The primary consideration when deciding if you should leave your pet with neighbors is your relationship with them. Having more than a passing acquaintance with your neighbors makes it…

Notice Requirements for Landlords Entering Rented Property - By State

in Legal Issues

February 6th, 2012

Below are the notice requirements for the amount of notice landlords must give tenants before they enter a rented property (in non-emergency situations). For more details, see your state’s landlord-tenant statutes.

Source - Nolo.com

State - Amount of Notice Required

Alabama - Two days
Alaska - 24 hours
Arizona - Two days
Arkansas - No statute
California - 24 hours; 48 hours for initial move-out inspection
Colorado - No statute
Connecticut - reasonable notice
Delaware - Two days
District of Columbia - No statute
Florida - 12 hours
Georgia - No statute
Hawaii -…

Security Deposit Return Laws: Landlord Deadlines By State

in Legal Issues

January 30th, 2012

There are laws on security deposit return, particularly on the amount of time a landlord has to return a tenant’s security deposit after vacating a property. For details on your state’s specific procedures for returning security deposits, see your state’s landlord-tenant statutes.

Source: Nolo.com

Moving Tips: How to Pack for a Move

in Moving

January 23rd, 2012

Packing typically isn’t a chore people enjoy, but it is something most of us have or will have to do at some point. While packing before a move isn’t necessarily enjoyable (or easy), it is a necessity. Learning how to properly pack and transport your furniture, appliances, household goods, and electronics it critical to ensuring that the contents of your home be protected while in transit. Read our tips below to reduce of the chance of damage during your upcoming…

Best Houston Apartments - Great Uptown Area

in Find an Apartment, Moving

January 16th, 2012

The Great Uptown neighborhood of Houston, Texas is one of the most highly sought after locations on ApartmentRatings.com and now we’ve made finding your dream apartment even easier. Check out the top five apartment complexes in the area, each of which has glowing recommendations by over 75% of ApartmentRatings.com users. Listed in descending order, each complex has been reviewed by at least 10 ApartmentRatings.com users; key amenities and resident comments are highlighted.

1. Three Fountains III
Recommended by 94% of users; 4.5 overall rating

This…