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Are Carpets the Landlord’s Responsibility?
You are probably curious as to whether carpets are your (tenant) or landlord's responsibility. Fortunately, you've come to the right place. While the specifics can depend on your lease, generally speaking, the landlord is responsible for ensuring the carpets are in...
Where Should I Live Near the University of Pennsylvania?
If you are thinking of studying at the University of Penn (UPenn) or have been accepted, you are probably wondering where you should live. In this guide, we'll look at where UPenn students typically live when they are allowed to live off-campus in Philadelphia. Where...
Where Do Students Live in Philadelphia?
Are you a student and thinking of being close to your university? It's worth looking at the map above to see where the main universities in Philadelphia are and neighborhoods that are close by. Of course, in addition to just location, you should consider other things...
What Does Package Service Mean in Apartments?
The term ‘package service’ on an apartment listing can mean several things – ranging from a professionally installed package-locker system, front desk acceptance of packages, concierge delivery of packages (rare), to simply an empty storage room that can accept...
What does Apartment Maintenance Include?
As a prospective apartment tenant, you are probably wondering who is responsible for apartment maintenance. Apartment maintenance refers to reasonable upkeep and services to keep the property and your apartment in functional and quality condition. What Maintenance...
What Apartment Features Should I Look For?
Prospective renters tend to focus too much on "tangible in-unit features" such as does the apartment have washer/dryers, does it have 2 bedrooms, does it have 2 bathrooms, but this is just the start. There are several other important, often-missed apartment features...
Is a Duplex Better Than an Apartment?
In the market to rent an apartment or duplex and not sure what to pick? You’ve come to the right place. What is the Difference Between a Duplex and an Apartment? Duplexes and apartments are fairly similar but there are a few distinct differences. Duplex A duplex...
Do People Commute from Philadelphia to New York?
In 2018, almost double the amount of people (4,500) moved from New York to Philadelphia. In 2020, 216,000 New York City residents moved out of NYC.¹ With the increase in flexible work schedules, lower cost of living, and more space, the trend of people moving to...
How Do I Know if my Apartment is Internet Ready?
When you move into an apartment, you're probably wondering whether it is internet-ready. An internet-ready apartment is particularly important for today’s renter as the advent of flexible work schedules and hybrid work continues. What Does Internet-Ready Mean?...
10 Things That Go Into Good Apartment Building Landscaping
To make an apartment building look attractive to tenants, great landscaping is key. Not only does it add to the aesthetics of the building but it is also a calming influence on residents. But good landscaping is way more involved than planting a few trees. Here are...
Who is Responsible for Changing Lightbulbs?
This guide will discuss various scenarios where tenants or landlords are responsible for changing lightbulbs in different circumstances. Generally speaking, most leases stipulate the tenant is responsible for changing lightbulbs. Practically speaking though, in...
What Is The Normal Ceiling Height For An Apartment?
When you rent an apartment, you probably have your own things to bring such as your TV, bed, furniture, dining sets and more. You also probably have heard that higher ceilings make the apartment feel bigger. That’s all true and makes sense. A typical ceiling height...