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Renter University

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.

  • When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

    When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

    Written by Christine Leonard, Esq.
    07/31/2025

    When searching for a new rental property, you may be focused on your immediate needs and timeline. Of course, when signing a lease, it's important to review the length of the lease.

  • The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

    The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

    Written by Christine Leonard, Esq.
    07/30/2025

    Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

  • Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

    Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

    Written by Christine Leonard, Esq.
    07/29/2025

    Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

  • Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

    Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

    Written by Cheryl Bowman
    06/04/2025

    A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

  • The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

    The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

    Written by Marie Brown
    05/21/2025

    You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

  • Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

    Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

    Written by Lauren Harrington
    05/09/2025

    Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

  • The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

    The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

    Written by Bobbi Jackson
    05/05/2025

    If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

  • Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

    Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

    Written by Sandy Baker
    04/30/2025

    Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

  • Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

    Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

    Written by Brandie Parton
    04/25/2025

    As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

  • Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

    Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

    Written by Christine Leonard, Esq.
    04/15/2025

    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.

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