Yes—often, but not always, and the answer depends on the landlord’s written screening policy, the lease, and fair-housing rules. In…
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Rental Application Screening and Move-In Costs
Rental Application Screening and Move-In Costs — The Complete Guide: For most renters, the first move-in bill can easily be…
Who Pays for Tenant-Caused Repairs?
The topic, Who Pays for Repairs Caused by a Tenant or Guest?, usually turns on who caused the damage and…
When Is a Repair an Emergency in a Rental Unit?
When Is a Repair an Emergency in a Rental Unit?: In 0 to 24 hours , a rental repair is…
What Happens to a Security Deposit If You Break a Lease?
What Happens to a Security Deposit If You Break Your Lease?: If you break a lease, your security deposit can…
Security Deposits and Move-In Costs — The Complete Guide
For many renters, the first-day cash requirement can be more than one month of rent, and a common move-in total…
Move-In Fees vs. Security Deposits: What’s the Difference?
Move-In Fees vs. Security Deposits: What’s the Difference?: Move-in charges are not all the same, and that difference decides whether…
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back After Moving Out
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back After Moving Out: In many cases, the fastest path to getting your security…
How to Get a Landlord to Fix a Broken Heater in Winter
How to Get a Landlord to Fix a Broken Heater in Winter: within 24 to 48 hours, you should document…
How to Document Rental Condition Before You Move In
A move-in condition report is often the fastest way to protect your deposit when you move into a rental. This…