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15 questions to ask your LA leasing agent

Welcome to the wild world of Los Angeles apartment hunting! You’re in for quite a ride as you look for the apartment of your dreams. While your initial focus may be just on finding an apartment in the right part of the city and meeting all of your requirements for size, price, and quality of [...]

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Before you sign your first lease, read this

Why does signing your first least seem so terrifying? Maybe it’s the tiny print, the complete overuse of legal mumbo-jumbo, or an awareness to the fact that once you’ve put pen to paper on that lease agreement, there’s no going back? Typically you will be committing yourself to successfully having the ability to pay a [...]

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What if you have to break a lease?

If you’ve ever been faced with the need to break a lease on a rented apartment, then you probably know that it’s not a decision you should enter into lightly. Apartment leases hold you accountable for the rent on the apartment for the duration of the lease term, so should you walk away from the [...]

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Things you don’t know about your lease

Getting ready to rent a new apartment? In addition to the preparations you’re making for your big move, it’s important to make sure you’ve fully familiarized yourself with the terms of your apartment lease. While most lease documents are straightforward and won’t contain any unexpected surprises, it’s still vital to make sure you know exactly [...]

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Think before you lease

Finding your next apartment can be a daunting and stressful task, and it is very important to consider all the angles of a new living situation before signing on for that expensive monthly commitment.  Taking a bit of extra time during the process can mean the difference between misery and contentment for the next year [...]

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Your roommate is leaving before the lease is up… now what?

Probably you’re gonna have to do some quick thinking, that’s what. Ultimately your real options depend on your lease, but here are some ideas to keep in mind: If you want to stick around You’re gonna need a new roommate, and that will most likely require your landlord’s approval. Avoid the temptation to bring someone [...]

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Make the most of your new apartment with move-in specials

If you’re in the market for a new apartment, keep your eyes peeled. You are looking not only for a great place that meets your specific needs, but also the best deal on leasing that you can find. It may be a home buyers’ market right now, but lots of movement in the rental environment [...]

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How to determine if a “special” is a good deal

Rent specials, car specials, specials on home furnishings: every day we encounter plenty of advertised specials that are accompanied by fine print and tricky wording. Learn to really save money by distinguishing a “special” gimmick and a real good deal. One thing will always help you spot a good deal: literacy. Read fine print. Get [...]

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Kicking your roommate to the curb — legally

Your roomie seemed like a good choice at first, and then she began spitting up pea soup while doing 360 rotations with her head. Don’t call the exorcist. Kick the heffa’ the curb! But before you haul all of her (or his) crap to the parking lot of your Atlanta apartment, there are a few [...]

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The dos and don’ts of subleasing your apartment

So let’s say you have the greatest apartment ever, but due to a work, family or personal commitment, you need to leave it behind for a few months. You might be traveling to an exciting place, helping your family out during a difficult time, or taking a temporary job assignment in another city. You have [...]