Moving out of my apartment and I have a few questions on how to handle the last month of rent and the security deposit. [more inside]
posted by Diskeater on May 21, 2012 - 5 answers

a question about secure/code-entry apartment buildings. [more inside]
posted by austere on Feb 27, 2012 - 10 answers

I live in the state of pennsylvania in montgomery county.I rented apartment from craigslist on a verbal monthly lease with $650 security deposit. After 8 months I gave the landlord moving out notice of 30 days to find a new tenant. its been almost 11 months and she has not given me $300 of the initial security deposit back. I cleaned the house and she had no issues. Is there any way i can get the money back. I have tried to contact the person multiple times through email and phone but no reply.
posted by radsqd on Jan 12, 2012 - 15 answers

SecurityDepositFilter: I think I'm being screwed in Virginia. The situation is complicating by many factors, but mainly by the unwillingness for either the landlord or primary tenant to communicate with me. I was a subtenant with no written lease but a legitimate verbal agreement. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2011 - 11 answers

My management company refuses to do anything about the (lackluster) security of my building. What recourse do I have? [more inside]
posted by anotheraccount on Jul 26, 2011 - 12 answers

What are the most cost-effective ways to burglar-proof a rented apartment? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Nov 16, 2010 - 25 answers

I'm paranoid about security and want to add a strong door lock and interior deadbolt when I move in. What should I expect (or how should I handle) the landlord-relations part of this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 24, 2010 - 15 answers

Seeking tips, gadgets, and hacks for feeling safe in a ground floor apartment. [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit on Sep 13, 2009 - 15 answers

What are some of the most comprehensive and useful sources of information and step-by-step procedures for home improvement involving security and resource efficiency? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Jul 29, 2008 - 0 answers

I need to find an inexpensive-ish desk with lots of storage, preferably utilizing the space above the desktop. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Apr 24, 2007 - 8 answers

What are the slightly creepy metal clips on the door of this (empty?) apartment? [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on May 8, 2006 - 6 answers

I live in a sorta gritty urban area in a ground-floor apartment that has semi-burglar-accessible windows that have no bars or gates. (The landlord is a cheap slum-owning pig, no help.) What should I install myself for serious home security that'll still let me enjoy a nice breeze and also peace of mind and body? Alarms? Internal bars? Any fave products? Money is almost no object, but I'd really rather not have to use a hammer drill on the exterior brick. (Question anonymous for ParanoiaFilter because my name is in my profile and also in the phone book with my address, and I'm a terribly sensible gal.)
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2005 - 13 answers