Posts Tagged ‘Security Deposit’

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Security Deposit Disputes

Monday, November 9th, 2009

When you move into an apartment, you usually have to hand over an extra check to your landlord: a security deposit. It may be the equivalent of a full month’s rent or it may be a little less. No matter what, though, it’s a sizable chunk of money that you’d like to get back when you move out. The problem is your landlord wants to hang on to as much of that deposit as possible when you move out. Since…

What is Normal Wear and Tear?

Monday, October 5th, 2009

As you live in an apartment, there’s a certain level of wear and tear that’s normal. Just by doing things like walking over the carpet on a daily basis or running the heater during the winter, you’re going to wear out your carpet and appliances just a little bit. It isn’t damage, because it will happen no matter who is living in the apartment — but some landlords will try to use some of that normal wear and tear to…

8 Common Mistakes by First-Time Renters

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

First-time renters are understandably excited when they move into their new apartment. It’s often a big step toward independence from their parents and a rite of passage. In the midst of that excitement and new-found freedom, they can quickly get themselves into trouble. Here are 8 common mistakes made by first-time renters.

Mistake #1: Paying Rent Late

In the hustle and bustle of their new apartment life, new renters will often make a late rent payment. Not realizing that the due date…