Posts tagged with : apartment lease

• Compare the Pros and Cons of Longer or Shorter Leases

  Once you’ve decided on an apartment to rent, you’ll have to consider the terms of the lease. Depending on where you live, you may have an opportunity to choose to rent month-to-month as opposed to the more typical one- or two-year rental period.

• What to Think About Before You Break a Lease

  If you’re thinking about breaking a lease, hopefully you’ll take some time to sit and consider your options.  Breaking a lease will likely have significant repercussions and should not be done impulsively. Here are some factors to consider in deciding whether or not you should break your apartment lease.

• Reasons Your Rent Might Increase

  If you’ve recently received a rent increase notice, don’t be too surprised. While you might be experiencing sticker shock, rent increases are a regular part of life as an apartment dweller. There are a few common reasons why landlords raise rent.

• Know Who Should Sign an Apartment Lease

  Do you know who should sign your apartment lease before you move in?  Your lease agreement may require more signatures than just your own.  Protect your legal rights by making sure that all responsible parties sign their names on the dotted line.

• Do You Need an Apartment Co-signer?

  You’ve found the apartment you want; now it’s time to sign the lease. One factor to consider is whether you will need a co-signer to qualify for that lease. Here are some suggestions to help you determine whether sealing the deal on your apartment choice will require some outside help. What is a co-signer?

• A Glossary of Terms Found in Your Apartment Lease

  You want to make sure you understand your apartment lease before you sign it.  Here is a glossary of terms you can expect to see in your apartment lease. Note that this is a very general glossary, and not legal advice!

• Decisions to Make at the End of Your Apartment Lease

  Is your apartment lease about to come to an end?  If it is, you’ve got some important decisions to make about your apartment options. Learn your apartment lease options and follow these tips to help you decide what to do next.

• Apartment Lease Details to Check Before You Sign

  You’re about to put your John Hancock on your new apartment lease, but be sure to review the details one more time before you commit.

• How to Care for Your Apartment

  Part of the charm of apartment living is not being responsible for structural repairs to your domicile, such as the roof, exterior painting or tree removal. However, being a renter doesn’t absolve you of all your maintenance responsibilities. Here are some guidelines to keep your rented nest ship-shape.

• Finding a Pet-Friendly Apartment

  Whether you’re a long-time pet owner or a potential owner planning ahead, you want to make sure your apartment is pet-friendly. With just a little extra attention you can make sure both you and your pets will be happy in your new home.

Readers Poll

Where do you get ideas on how to decorate your apartment?

• The Internet (40%, 8 Votes)
• Magazines (25%, 5 Votes)
• My friends or family (25%, 5 Votes)
• Television (10%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 20

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