Articles by: Oh My Apartment

Oh My Apartment

When it comes to renting an apartment, there are more than a few landlords willing to do whatever it takes to get an apartment rented — even to the point of attempting to scam unwary renters.

Brittany Espy attempted to rent an apartment in New York City and wound up in a credit card dispute. As part of her paperwork with a broker, Espy was asked for her credit card information: “They told me nothing would be charged to me. They just needed the info to do my credit checks.” The broker went ahead and charged her card, though, telling her that she had the apartment and had to take it.

Oh My Apartment

 · Oct 20, 2008

There are more than a few apartment landlords who really seem to think that two square feet are more than ample when it comes to bathroom space. You’ve probably seen plenty of apartments with bathrooms where you can’t really even be sure how they shoehorned a shower into the room.

Oh My Apartment

 · Oct 13, 2008

During an emergency, it can be hard to figure out which exit to take or what to grab. Living in an apartment can make it even harder: there might be more than one exit to choose from, or perhaps you live on an upper floor. But you can reduce the potential for problems if you create a safety escape plan.

Oh My Apartment

 · Oct 6, 2008

Many landlords put strict limitations on the types of animals who can live in their apartments: some have a flat ‘no pets’ policy, while others are okay with animals who live in aquariums, or who are within certain weight limitations (e.g., dogs under 50 pounds).

Oh My Apartment

 · Sep 29, 2008

When you move into a new apartment, it’s up to you to inspect your new home. When you do an inspection, you’re looking for specifics:

  • Is there any damage to the apartment that is there before you move in? You don’t want to get penalized for something you didn’t do.
Oh My Apartment

 · Sep 22, 2008

Mice don’t make the best roommates. Unlike bigger roommates, though, they tend not to take hints that it’s time to move along. If you need to get a mouse out of your apartment, you may have to do more than mention that it’s time to move along.

Oh My Apartment

 · Sep 15, 2008

If you’re decorating your apartment, consider skipping the furniture stores. Garage sales offer some great opportunities to find good furniture at low costs. And while you can find some amazing pieces that just need a little repair work, you can also find furniture, art and other decorative items that are practically new.

Oh My Apartment

 · Sep 8, 2008

Your new apartment can be perfect: great location, all the space you need and more. But then you go to make a phone call and you discover: no service. Your apartment may be a cell phone dead zone. That situation is bad enough if you also have a landline, but if you rely primarily on your cell phone, no reception can be a major issue.

Oh My Apartment

 · Sep 1, 2008

It’s the worst thing that can happen when you’re living in an apartment: the landlord — the person you pay for shelter — is responsible for damage to your possessions. Maybe the management is at fault for a burst pipe, or perhaps for a fire. If you don’t have renter’s insurance, it may seem as if you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Oh My Apartment

 · Aug 25, 2008

It’s a horrible situation–you’ve lost your keys. You’ve got to get into your apartment, but there are other things to worry about as well. Will your keys show up? Do you need to have a new key made? Do you need to have your apartment re-keyed?

Oh My Apartment

 · Aug 18, 2008