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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…
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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 -… |
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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
Tags: security deposit refund, security deposit return, security deposit return letter, security deposits
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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…
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Find an Apartment,
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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…
Tags: 1200 Post Oak, best Houston apartments, Fox Hall, Great Uptown, Montecito Apartments, Three Fountains III, Verde Chateau Dijon
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