You’re all moved out of your old apartment and are settling into your new place. Suddenly, you get a phone call from your old landlord, informing you that he found damage to the apartment that you never reported. It may even be enough damage that he is asking for money beyond your security deposit to make repairs. Worse yet, he is threatening to sue. Depending on the situation, you may not be responsible for this problem.

It’s not uncommon for a…

The economy still isn’t in the best shape, and this has made it very difficult for some to make their monthly rent payment. No matter what the circumstances are, it’s a problem if you just don’t have the money to pay rent. Not paying it can mean late fees that get you even deeper into trouble or even eviction if the problem continues. What it comes down to is a situation where you may need to borrow money to pay…

Depending on where you live, the odds of your landlord being required to provide a carbon monoxide detector are going up. Many states, as well as individual cities, are passing new laws that require the detectors in rental units. On the state level, Maine, Washington and New Hampshire are among the most recent to create new laws.

Your apartment may have come with a carbon monoxide detector already installed. You may need to check with your landlord on whether you’re responsible…

Sometimes you find yourself with junk you just can’t get rid of. You are stuck with some items that you can’t sell on Craigslist, can’t donate to Goodwill, and can’t even give away on Freecycle. But that junk doesn’t have to sit around your apartment forever. Here are some ideas on ways to dispose of it properly.

Donna Lindley, a professional organizer, has had to help her clients get rid of plenty of junk during apartment clean outs. She recommends 1-800-GOT-JUNK…