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 […] read more

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 […] read more

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 […] read more

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 […] read more

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 […] read more

As a pet owner, you understand that your dog will cause the occasional accident around the house. But, you also worked hard for that suede sofa sectional and that grand oak dining room set. Your goal is to protect your furniture from the chewing that your beloved dog is notorious for. Being a dog owner does not mean you have […] read more

In the previous article you received some tips on hanging artwork when you move into an apartment. When you’re moving out of an apartment, you may find a few holes in the walls behind the artwork and family photos you’ve had hanging up that need to be taken care of. Depending on your lease, those […] read more

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 […] read more

Moves can be tough, even if you bring in movers and packers to help you with the process. Even with careful packing, there’s always a chance that a piece of glassware will be broken or a table will get scratched. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to prevent such incidents — but you can always protect […] read more