Posts Tagged ‘Apartment Damage’

Carpet replacement is a hot button issue in a landlord and tenant relationship. Bad carpets are an eyesore, and make living in the apartment unpleasant. Replacing carpets is costly, and landlords often try to charge tenants for the expense. This causes tension, and has resulted in battles in small claims court. However, some landlords will undergo carpet replacement for these 4 reasons:

1 - Good Tenant

There’s no reason for a landlord to replace your carpets, if you’re not a good tenant…

Fixing a torn screen is an easy do-it-yourself project that can be done in no time at all. This method can be used to fix a screen on a screen door or a window. Tears in screens happen frequently between pets, children and just everyday general use. If the hole is very large you will probably have to replace the entire screen which is an easy project as well.

Measuring the Hole

Start by measuring the length and width of the hole.…

A leaky roof has the potential to cause major damage to your belongings, and it must be dealt with immediately. Homeowners have to worry about repairing the roof, but you don’t since you’re renting. However, you do have to let the landlord know there’s a problem, so that they can fix it.  You should also take steps to ensure your safety and protect your property.

Call or Leave a Message with Your Landlord

You may not be the cause of a leaky…

Lease clauses are pretty much uniform, and knowing what to expect ahead of time can help you prepare for many scenarios. Every lease agreement contains legal language that won’t come into play, until there’s a law suit. However, there are clauses that will apply as soon you sign the lease, and those are the ones you’ll want to know and understand mainly. Here are 4 lease clauses to consider:

1. Restrictions on Pets

You may not have a pet now, but you…