Posts Tagged ‘Repairs’

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6 New Year’s Resolutions Every Renter Can Get Behind

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The new year is always a time to reflect on and refresh your life. While many concentrate on health and fitness goals (particularly after a busy season of eating and drinking during the holidays), there are plenty of other resolutions you can commit to in order to make your life more enjoyable, more organized, and […] read more

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The Pros and Cons of an Individually-Owned Apartment Building

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When you’re a renter and looking for a place to live, you may know exactly what you want in an apartment, like hardwood floors, two bedrooms, and a place that’s close to public transportation. What you may not know, however, is what type of landlord you prefer: a large property management company or an individual […] read more

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Tenant Rights for Water-Damaged Apartments

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Living in a rental has its perks. One of those perks is not being responsible for the big renovations to and expensive upkeep of the property — but what happens if an unexpected flood renders your apartment unlivable or ruins your personal belongings? read more

How to Repair Drywall

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Figuring out how to repair drywall can save you money while renting. You can offer to barter a lower rent payment in exchange for the repairs you make. If you damaged the drywall, you can repair it before moving out, so that you don’t lose any of your security deposit over it. Having the tools and supplies […] read more

What to Do if Landlord Ignores Your Requests for Repairs

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Landlords are required to keep your home in a habitable living condition but what may seem habitable to them, you may differ on opinion on. If your home needs repairs and your landlord has refused or ignored your requests, here are some rules to follow to handle the situation properly. Review Your Contract and Local […] read more

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How to Protect Yourself from Shady Apartment Management Companies

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A little foresight can go a long way toward avoiding costly, protracted battles with an unscrupulous apartment management company. Although most management companies are honest and fair, some are looking out for their own interests first, not yours. Follow a few simple guidelines to protect yourself from the most common potential problems. Get It in […] read more

5 Tips to Fix a Squeaky Door

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A squeaky door is a source of stress to many renters, but it’s a problem that is easily solved when you know what to do. You can fix it yourself in most cases, without help from your landlord or service professional. Try these 5 tips to fix a squeaky door: 1. WD-40 This product is […] read more

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How to Ask Your Landlord to Make Repairs

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When it comes to asking your landlord to make repairs, the success of the request depends on how it is made. If a landlord thinks that you are not going to stand up for yourself and cause a fuss, you may end up last on the list. In that scenario, other, more demanding tenants may […] read more

Tips for Handling Landlord Disputes

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Your living situation is a disaster: the sink has been leaking for months and nobody will repair it, and the heater is on the fritz, so you spend your days alternating between blankets and bikinis. Your landlord has been totally unresponsive to your verbal and written requests for repairs. Or maybe your landlord has served you with an eviction notice even though you don't think you deserve it, since you pay your rent on time and keep things reasonably clean. What can you do? This article covers some of the ways in which you can legally dispute your landlord's actions (or failure to act). read more