Renter’s Advice and Resources

Health & Safety

What to Do When Your Landlord Won’t Help You Get Rid of Mold

Staff Writer

 · Dec 15, 2010

Your landlord may not be responsible to help you get rid of mold, but if he is, then you have legal remedies at your disposal. The presence of mold in an apartment that is not removed poses a serious health risk, especially for children. You should work with your landlord to resolve the problem, but […]

Feces smell in an apartment can be difficult to remove. Even after you’ve cleaned up your pet’s or child’s mess, the odor can still linger, making it uncomfortable to entertain or even just relax at home yourself. The sooner you address the problem, the better. Identify the Source of the Feces Smell First, you’ll need […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 15, 2010

The apartment you want may only offer street parking, which can be a pain. It’s easier to manage when the streets are cleared of snow, but when snowfall hits, it can be become even more of a hassle. The streets have to be plowed, and you may have to move your car often for street […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 14, 2010

A sting with the poison piperidine is what you may encounter when getting rid of fire ants. They are sometimes called tropical fire or ginger ants and make up almost three hundred species found on almost every continent. They burrow into the ground, mostly near water such as rivers, ponds and well kept, hydrated lawns […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 14, 2010

Sometimes the perfect apartment has one drawback: street parking. Sometimes having more cars than allotted parking spots may mean you have to park on the street, but other times your apartment offers no parking whatsoever than the space you can find on the side of the street. Adjusting to an apartment with street parking only […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 10, 2010

Ants are a nuisance in an apartment, because they can tear up fabric and will eat food that has been left out. There are several things that cause ants to be attracted to your apartment. Limiting those causes can help prevent them from even wanting to come in. Here are the top three causes of […]

Daphne Mallory

 · Dec 9, 2010

Carpenter ants are a very destructive pest in an apartment. They like to make their nests after hollowing out pieces of wood, and they can be very hard to deal with. It will take time, effort and money to do the job, but here are a few tips for getting rid of carpenter ants. Prevent […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 8, 2010

Once found inside your home, ants are almost impossible to get eliminate. Because of this, it is extremely important to be proactive and keep out ants before they invade. Below are tips for how to keep ants out of your residence. Where Ants Commonly Appear Ants commonly enter in a home through water pipes and […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 2, 2010

An apartment parking garage offers the benefits of convenience and protection of your vehicle against nature’s elements, but it can also be a potentially dangerous environment if not properly secured. Before choosing an apartment complex, you should always be sure that the parking area is safe and secure. Here are some ways to determine if […]

Staff Writer

 · Nov 23, 2010

Apartment break-ins can make you feel vulnerable and confused. Knowing how to deal with a break-in before one happens, just in case the worst comes to pass, can help you take quick and decisive action. First Make Sure It’s Safe If when you approach your apartment, you immediately notice that the door has been literally […]

Staff Writer

 · Nov 19, 2010