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How Do I Ask My Apartment Complex for a New Appliance?

How Do I Ask My Apartment Complex for a New Appliance?

Renting an apartment and think you need a new appliance? Here, in this article, 'appliances' refer to those items that were already there when you moved in. Let's take a look at when you can get an appliance replaced, and how to ask for one. What are Your Lease Terms?...

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10 Questions To Ask On A Virtual Apartment Tour

10 Questions To Ask On A Virtual Apartment Tour

A virtual apartment tour can be helpful to visualize your future home -- even from afar. There are several types of apartment tours, but if you have a video chat tour lined up with a live agent, below are some questions to ask: 1. Who will guide the tour? Find out...

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What does 60-Day Notice for an Apartment Mean?

What does 60-Day Notice for an Apartment Mean?

In a hotel, a guest can virtually check in and out as they wish. In an apartment, however, one's stay is almost always based on a Lease (legal contract) and requires notice. Typically, when asking 'What does 60 Day Notice Mean?', it refers to the number of days (60)...

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What Time Should You Be Quiet in an Apartment?

What Time Should You Be Quiet in an Apartment?

Renting an apartment and want to know more about quiet times? What time(s) should you be quiet in an apartment? Let's take a look! Apartment Quiet Time Guidelines Typically, quiet time(s) in apartments are expected from 10 pm to 8am on weekdays and 11pm to 9 am on...

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Am I allowed to rent a room in my apartment?

Am I allowed to rent a room in my apartment?

So you moved into a new apartment and are looking to rent out an extra room to make a little money? Unfortunately, renting out a room in your apartment is not possible as most leases contain a "no sublease" clause. Keep reading below to learn more. Can you rent out a...

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Do Landlords Need to Replace Carpets?

Do Landlords Need to Replace Carpets?

Before you make the decision to rent an apartment, you might want to think about whether the carpets should be replaced. This is an important question especially if the carpets look dated or soiled. In this guide, we'll take a look at whether landlords need to replace...

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Are Carpets the Landlord’s Responsibility?

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...

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What Does Package Service Mean in Apartments?

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 packages....

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What does Apartment Maintenance Include?

What does Apartment Maintenance Include?

As a prospective apartment tenant, you are probably wondering who is responsible for apartment maintenance and what it includes. Apartment maintenance refers to the reasonable upkeep and services to keep your apartment and the property in functional and quality...

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