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5 Housing Costs College Students Should Make Note Of

Applying to college is a stressful time as it is. The experience can be made even more stressful when you aren’t prepared for the costs that can pile up! That’s why we’ve put together a list of unexpected housing costs that all prospective and current students should budget for. Security Deposit As a private renter, […]

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Rental Application Fees: What You Should Know

When it comes to rental application fees, there are a few things that both tenants and landlords should know! Landlords usually charge rental application fees that go towards running background and credit checks on applicants. How much are rental application fees? Rental application fees are to cover the cost of screening a tenant, so the […]

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How to Deal With Rental Property Damage

Rental property damage is arguable every landlord’s worst nightmare and rightly so. Fixing damages can cost a lot of money over time, which is why it’s important to implement preventative measures in your rental to lessen future damages. Remember who is responsible The tenant would be responsible for damages that happen during their tenancy most […]

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Using Facebook Marketplace to Find a Rental

Facebook Marketplace has grown in popularity quite significantly since its launch in 2016. It is now used by one in three people in the United States! Not only can you find everyday items on there for sale, but it’s also a great place to find a rental. Due to the popularity of social media, landlords […]

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How to Be a Good Tenant

Renting can be quite an experience! It’s important to ensure that the relationship you have with your landlord is a good one, to ensure a smooth sailing rental experience over time. So here are some of our suggestions on how to be a good tenant! Know & Understand Your Lease Obligations You can’t be a […]

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Rental Housing Discrimination: What is It?

Despite there being clear laws that prohibit housing discrimination, it unfortunately still occurs. Bias and discrimination throughout the rental process are still quite difficult to prove, putting victims in a hard situation. Here are some ways to identify different types of discrimination, how to protect yourself from it and take action if it happens to […]

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5 Red Flags for Tenants

Identifying red flags can sometimes be difficult, especially if you’re renting for the first time! That’s why we’ve done the hard work and compiled a list of red flags that tenants should look out for in landlords. We want to ensure that you have done your due diligence and spotted signs of foul play before […]

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4 Questions to Ask When Viewing a Rental

Viewing rentals can be a lengthy experience, so it’s best to be prepared! Depending on the property, either the landlord themselves or an agent may be hosting the viewing – we have put together a few key questions to ask when viewing a rental for the first time: What are the total costs for renting […]

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Saving for a House While Renting

Renting offers a great amount of freedom and generally, you’d have a lot of things taken care of for you. But for many people, renting isn’t the most sustainable option in the long term. Renting isn’t cheap, especially if you’re living in a major city and saving for a house while renting isn’t cheap either! […]

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Ways to Improve Your Credit

Renting with bad credit isn’t the easiest of tasks, but it’s certainly not impossible! During the rental process, landlords will look at your credit file to assess your financial history. So, it’s important to make sure that your credit is in good standing. We have put together a few tips to help you improve your […]