May 13th 2013 3:54PM
Most renters find landlords to be a mixed blessing: great when they take care of clogged drains or leaky ceilings, abysmal when they don't. If you live in a multi-unit dwelling, your landlord will have to comply with certain regulations outlined in each state's tenants' rights code. These will include rights such as... Continue Reading »
Jan 29th 2013 3:52PM
Most renters expect a refund on their security deposit when they move out of their apartment (save for those who have completely trashed the place). But a hefty percentage of renters aren't getting their money back. More than a quarter -- 26 percent -- of renters have been denied their security deposits, a Rent.com survey... Continue Reading »
Sep 15th 2010 11:53AM
With home sales declining to record lows, many homeowners who can't sell their homes are turning to rental brokers to ease their financial burden. Instead of paying the mortgage on an empty house, they opt to rent it to help cover the mortgage until the market turns around. However, things don't always work out as... Continue Reading »
Sep 1st 2010 12:14PM
Burlesque revivalist Dita Von Teese on Monday filed a lawsuit against her former landlord, whom she says "went on Mel Gibson-like anti-Semitic tangents, personally attacking [Von Teese's] Jewish managers and business partners" when she sought the return of her $5,000 security deposit. Von Teese, who lived for four years... Continue Reading »
Mar 10th 2010 11:00AM
It's probably safe to say that majority of us find little satisfaction in paying our rent and begrudge the gaping hole in our bank account. But what if someone told you that by paying your rent online, you could simultaneously pay back your school loans? While other existing Web sites help renters pay their rent on time... Continue Reading »
