Renter University is a helpful toolset of articles focused on helping renters understand the sometimes difficult ins and outs of the entire process of leasing an apartment or home.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
Regardless of the size or location, everyone needs certain basic necessities in order to call a place home.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
If you’re considering an apartment that accepts pets, it’s wise to learn about the rules that apply to animals in apartments. Conversely, if you want a no-pets building, you should understand what “no pets” means.
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.
When you're about to sign a lease for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any important details hidden in the fine print.
When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.
Navigating the world of real estate can reveal an abundance of terminology and phrasing around the topics of renting and buying that for some may seem like a brand-new language.