My apartment flooded last night due to the unattended over-flowing toilet of the neighbor upstairs. Stuff is ruined and gross. I already called my rental insurance agent. Now what? In Brooklyn, NY.
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posted by greta simone
on Aug 9, 2011 -
6 answers
Inept Los Angeles apartment management accounting, part 2: they now claim the $26 we owe them is from January 2010. My new question is: is it even legit that they are making this claim after 1.5 years? Is there a time limit?
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posted by mandymanwasregistered
on Aug 8, 2011 -
12 answers
Is this a safety code violation?
For two years I've lived in a two story courtyard style building in Los Angeles. Someone keeps tampering with the locks and management won't do anything about it, instead, they've opted to permanently chain shut two gates that provide safe exit from the building. The two other pedestrian doors (front door and basement garage door) they try to keep working. Having the side gates permanently chained makes me uncomfortable.
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posted by SockyMcSockyPants
on Aug 6, 2011 -
13 answers
We're moving in a couple weeks, and we just found out that bedbugs were spotted in our new apartment. NOOOO! What now?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jul 28, 2011 -
25 answers
Apartment hunting in NYC is a major pain for almost everyone. But lately it seems that craigslist overposters are winning the battle of keeping their listings on top, and posting the same property an obscene amount of times each day. If your looking for a particular neighborhood and price range, you will click and see the same aprartment over and over, sometimes for weeks at a time. They must be getting flagged. I flag people when it is obvious. Why are they not banned? I guess the question is, what can I do? Is flagging really helping, or is it just a placebo?
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posted by shimmer
on Jul 28, 2011 -
6 answers
My management company refuses to do anything about the (lackluster) security of my building. What recourse do I have?
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posted by anotheraccount
on Jul 26, 2011 -
12 answers
Tiro and I just moved into a new apartment. We love it... except for the smell of cigarettes! How do we get rid of it? More info inside.
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posted by rebent
on Jul 22, 2011 -
12 answers
Can a landlord in California specify "no overnight guests" in a rental posting or in a rental agreement?
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posted by Dilemma
on Jul 20, 2011 -
17 answers
Renter's nightmare in LA: My friend went on vacation to Europe. Her roommate cashed the rent check and skipped town, friend is now getting evicted. Btw, deadbeat roommate still has the keys, collects guns, and has accused friend of being "out to get him." Advice?
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posted by ®@
on Jul 16, 2011 -
16 answers
What tips can you give me for apartment searching, given that I'm moving to Northwestern Washington (the state) and am currently 750 miles away?
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posted by meese
on Jul 12, 2011 -
14 answers
I rent an apartment and park my car right next to the leasing office due to my car being vandalized several times. There's a camera right in front of the office, so if it happens again, I hope to be able to know who's doing it. Someone who works for the apartment complex told me not to park there anymore because, supposedly, they need the spots open for people who are looking into leasing.
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posted by amiableamy
on Jul 9, 2011 -
32 answers
What are your suggestions for pet-friendly Maryland apartments with a washer and dryer in the unit in the Columbia/Ellicott City/Elkridge area? Suggestions for apartments to avoid are also welcome.
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posted by Rob Rockets
on Jun 30, 2011 -
6 answers
My family (husband and 2 toddlers) lives in a town home and noise from our place is a constant concern of mine. We recently upgraded to a four bedroom that was occupied by a little old lady for quite a number of years. The ladies who live on either side of us seem to be very nice, but our second weekend into the new place we had one come over and ask us to quiet down.
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posted by Sweetmag
on Jun 17, 2011 -
31 answers
What's the easiest way for an American to find a cheap apartment in Cairo for the summer?
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posted by dzkalman
on Jun 13, 2011 -
1 answer
For a Friend: I just moved into a high-rise building with cats. Is there anything I can put up in between my screen door and the balcony to prevent the cats from falling off the balcony if the screen door is open? I've thought about a baby gate but I'm worried about them jumping.
posted by melodykramer
on Jun 9, 2011 -
19 answers
Former apartment manager advised us to cut corners with regard to pets (we have two dogs, two cats) in our original lease (which was written to say we have one dog, one cat that somehow allowed us to pay a single $200 pet fee). The new manager has made this an issue as we attempt to renew our lease and has scheduled an inspection for Tuesday, which may result in eviction or us being asked to "remove" two pets.
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posted by alpha_betty
on Jun 3, 2011 -
10 answers
WA state rental law question: What actually constitutes a legal 48 hour notice of entry?
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posted by loquacious
on May 26, 2011 -
8 answers
Looking for a new flat mate and now any tips or advice that help make the call on a person's character in a short space of time just that little bit better?
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posted by camerasforeyes
on May 20, 2011 -
20 answers
My downstairs neighbor just told me he's been finding itchy bites on his legs, which he and his doctor believe are from bedbugs. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2011 -
15 answers
Help me find the best/most cost-effective way to cool my apartment this summer! Special snowflake apartment and clueless renter here!!
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posted by joydivasian
on May 13, 2011 -
10 answers
I am moving to the UAE, Abu Dhabi next week to start a new job. How do you go about finding an apartment to rent. Any online resources? Or do I ask around for a broker when I get there?
posted by convex
on May 8, 2011 -
5 answers
Is there a decent Brooklyn neighborhood where I could find a 1-bedroom apartment for no more than $1650?
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posted by chameleon
on May 7, 2011 -
13 answers
NYC Realestate filter. Best ways to find an apartment sublet this August, and then a rental. Must be on the E/F subway line. Questions about subletting/renting -> Clinton/MidtownEast/LIC-queens neighborhoods follow.
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posted by lalochezia
on May 6, 2011 -
1 answer
Is there a way I can either make use of an active internet connection coming into my apartment, or avoid paying an installation fee to Time Warner in NYC for a connection that already appears to work?
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posted by This_Will_Be_Good
on May 5, 2011 -
7 answers
I need a roommate for my awesome apartment. I have a friend who’d make a good roommate, but she really dislikes my boyfriend—and doesn’t know I’m dating him. And my boyfriend likes her, potentially more than he likes me. How to resolve?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2011 -
33 answers
I am moving in to a new apartment, and have discovered that my across the hall neighbor is kind of loud. The noise seems to be carrying through the air conditioner vent. Is there anything I can do to muffle this?
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posted by Sara Anne
on May 5, 2011 -
10 answers
Where should I live in Toronto, Ontario, and how should I go about looking for a place?
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posted by Phire
on May 5, 2011 -
20 answers
Did rain cause my new window air conditioner to make a spattering noise or was it normal operation of the unit?
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posted by flyingcowofdoom
on May 4, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm a 23 year old EU citizen who will be starting 5 years of medical studies at King's College London in September. My parents are interested in buying a flat for me instead of renting. I have no idea where to start!
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posted by snoogles
on May 1, 2011 -
16 answers
We gave a check (for a security deposit) to a potential landlord to hold our spot in line. The landlord wasn't going to cash the check until she approved us for the house. We got the house (pending a signed lease agreement). When should the landlord cash the deposit check?
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posted by jz
on Apr 28, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm in College Park, MD for graduate school. My lease ends in August, and I feel like it's time to start looking for a place. I want to stay within a few minutes of campus (lived in Hyattsville before, and really liked that) but also want to try to get a place between $500 to $700 before utilities and cable. I've mostly just known people for the past few places I've lived, so I'm looking for some advice on when to start seriously looking, where to look, and other advice.
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posted by codacorolla
on Apr 19, 2011 -
6 answers
Please help a new grad move to San Francisco. I will probably arrive on June 1 and start working June 10, and I have $1500 for the whole move in process. Where do I stay while I'm apartment hunting? A hotel is very expensive and a hostel is pretty cramped. I could probably stay on a friend's couch but are there any other reasonable options for 1 month stays?
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posted by yaymukund
on Apr 18, 2011 -
17 answers
How worried should I be about the possibility of a bathtub killing me in my sleep? I wish I were joking.
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posted by prefpara
on Apr 11, 2011 -
46 answers
What are some relatively inexpensive things I can order via Amazon Prime to improve the design/quality of life in a studio apartment? I'm a single dude and my place still feels as cold and faceless as a furnished room, but I don't have the cash or the vision to do a full-scale overhaul.
posted by nasreddin
on Apr 9, 2011 -
60 answers
Should I rent an apartment in a building that was fumigated for bed bugs 6 months ago? (This is in NYC, of course.)
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posted by John Cohen
on Mar 22, 2011 -
19 answers
