Community living
Media room etiquette: A renter’s guide to sharing the big screen
Media rooms are one of many rental apartment amenities that make daily life easier. If you’re planning a movie night…
What is a media room in an apartment building? A first-time renter’s guide
When you’re touring your first rental apartment, it’s easy to focus on square footage, rent price, and whether there’s in-unit…
What is an apartment clubhouse? A first-time renter’s guide to this popular amenity
When you’re touring rental apartments, it’s easy to focus only on the unit itself, especially if this is your first…
Shared laundry room rules: The unspoken etiquette every renter should know
If you’re a seasoned renter or preparing to move into your first apartment with shared laundry room, you’ve probably wondered…
What to expect after an apartment building renovation
When an apartment building renovation finally wraps up, many renters are left wondering what the “new normal” will look like. You might’ve experienced…
Apartment etiquette for Thanksgiving hosts: How to celebrate in shared spaces
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, gratitude, and food and laughter. But for those who live in apartment buildings, hosting…
Understanding Shared Responsibility in Common Areas
If you’ve ever lived in a rental with shared spaces — like a lobby, laundry room, courtyard or rooftop deck…
A Practical Guide to Understanding Common Area Maintenance Fees
Renting an apartment in a well-kept residential building has its perks: a clean lobby, secure entryways, neatly trimmed landscaping, and…
How to handle disputes with neighbors like a pro
Almost every renter deals with disputes with neighbors at some point. It might be excessive noise, parking issues or unpleasant…
Decorating for Halloween in Build-to-Rent Communities: Fun Ideas for Renters
Boo! Happy Halloween! It’s the spookiest time of the year, and everyone’s excited to show off their scary decorations. If…
Tandem Parking: What Is It & How Do You Manage It?
If you and your roommate are searching for a new rental place and you both have cars, there’s a good…
Swimming Among Skyscrapers: 6 Stunning Apartment Community Pools Around the U.S. [Editor’s Picks]
Imagine diving in the pool on a bright weekend morning or a warm afternoon, after a week or a day’s…