Where can i find a cheap dB meter that can meter a low dB? (say 30-50 dB) [more inside]
posted by ilike on Nov 5, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I introduce some color in my very brown apartment - AND - can you recommend some cheap sources for cool/hip furnishings & paintings? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

New York City apartment question: Is it normal for my broker to tell me I will receive hard copies of my lease a "couple of weeks" after moving in? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Oct 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Can you recommend a non-smoking apartment in St. Louis or St. Louis County? The closer to Clayton, the better. [more inside]
posted by jedicus on Oct 23, 2009 - 2 answers

Halp! Chicago Short Term Apartment Rental for Thanksgiving Weekend? [more inside]
posted by mandymanwasregistered on Oct 22, 2009 - 8 answers

So, we'd really rather not go to our landlord about this problem, but we're having problems with the heat in our apartment. [more inside]
posted by wild like kudzu on Oct 15, 2009 - 18 answers

Can I move my cat from a house and supervised outdoor walks to a Brooklyn apparment? [more inside]
posted by Hactar on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking to buy a Manhattan apartment (most likely co-op, not condo). What should I be looking for (or avoiding) to minimize my chances of hearing a lot of noise from my neighbors?
posted by sunflower16 on Oct 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Miystery Leak in apartment that we just purchased...where could it be coming from and how to proceed to ensure it doesn't occur again? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Oct 12, 2009 - 5 answers

What can I expect now that mold has been discovered in my apartment? [more inside]
posted by semp on Oct 11, 2009 - 7 answers

Would placing an additional window screen material on the outside of a vent cause ventilation problems? [more inside]
posted by medea42 on Oct 11, 2009 - 2 answers

How can we make a nice, safe and attractive area for our dog in the new living room? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Oct 5, 2009 - 14 answers

Dust, dust, everywhere! I recently moved to a new apartment on the 12th floor of a high rise building in Philadelphia and find that dust accumulates all over everything like crazy. Is there something I can do to slow it down? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it legal for a landlord to allow a cat in one half of a duplex but not the other? [more inside]
posted by WowLookStars on Sep 30, 2009 - 20 answers

I've got eleven months to go on a lease, and a whole slew of problems with a new (to me) apartment, and a cheap, possibly negligent landlord. How do I remedy them? LOTS of details inside. But if you don't want to read the whole kit-and-caboodle inside here are the Cliff notes: (a) Landlord took more than weeks to fix the unusable bathroom sink; blamed the repairman. (b) Landlord expects me to find/select/transport the washer/dryer he’s obligated by lease to provide, and was missing on our move-in, and for less than $200. (c) Landlord flat-out refused to clean disgustingly smelly carpets we encountered on moving day (d) Landlord reneged on verbal agreement to replace crappy kitchen linoleum (e) Landlord made repeated, guilt-trippy and borderline abusive calls about first month's rent, and (bonus) (f) makes (super odd) references to lesbians. [Way too many details inside; you probably don't need to bother reading unless you want specific specifics] [more inside]
posted by mr. remy on Sep 30, 2009 - 21 answers

Where in the Philadelphia suburbs should I live for two months? [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Sep 30, 2009 - 10 answers

My apartment leaked, mold grew on the walls, and the maintenance guy just bleached off the outer layer ... right? [more inside]
posted by SpringAquifer on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Twenty-Something Gay couple making the leap to a new city with no connections and potentially limited job opportunities, in a down economy too! The man I'm in love with has fallen in love with Seattle, and after visiting and experiencing the mild climate, nice people, great public transit and relaxed attitude, I've grown partial to the city also. [more inside]
posted by kzin602 on Sep 27, 2009 - 17 answers

Okay. I have too much stuff. It's a major pain in my derriere, but just treating the symptoms of too-much-stuff-itis has not cured the disease. [more inside]
posted by wild like kudzu on Sep 22, 2009 - 40 answers

Good inexpensive family apartments for rent inland from Ancona, Italy in end-October? Need some assistance. [more inside]
posted by avocade on Sep 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Cardboard wall alternatives? I really like the idea of these modular cardboard walls/dividers, except they seem way too expensive. Any suggestions for an alternative? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane on Sep 17, 2009 - 10 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

My apartment complex's "incentive" free internet is awful. Is there anything to be done? [more inside]
posted by mllrstvn on Sep 12, 2009 - 11 answers

I live in a rental apartment and would like to block out noise from the apartment above me. I have a ceiling fan, ear plugs, etc., but would prefer not to have to use those things. Is there some kind of insulation or paneling that I can glue or tack on without having to rip up the ceiling? (Please don't respond with suggestions about talking to my neighbors. I'm specifically looking for information about soundproofing the ceiling.)
posted by zembla3 on Sep 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Landlord threw out my things before my lease was up - do I have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by thisisnotkatrina on Aug 30, 2009 - 13 answers

American woman moving to New Delhi. Tips and advice on housing requested! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Is $50 off of my next month's rent ($395 monthly) a fair rent voucher to compensate for a flooded bedroom, loss of the use of that room and sleeping on my futon for a week? I've had to do the same for 2-3 days twice in the past couple months too due to moisture and water seeping into the foundation of this basement apartment.
posted by franklen on Aug 27, 2009 - 17 answers

I am a piano student will be renting an apartment on my own soon. I was wondering what are the anti-noise laws in Australia (Sydney) regarding practicing musical instrument at home. [more inside]
posted by neworder7 on Aug 22, 2009 - 16 answers

I am seven months into my second one-year apartment lease. My boyfriend and I have decided that he is going to move in with me. Am I legally obligated to tell my landlord? Will this put me in any legal issues with my lease, given that I am the sole name on it? I'm in British Columbia. [more inside]
posted by just_ducky on Aug 20, 2009 - 12 answers

After signing the lease and paying the deposit, the owner is asking me to sign a release saying that I know that the door buzzer system does not work and will not be fixed. Is a buzzer something that I'll wish that I had, or will I be fine just having people call when they need to be let in? The buzzer wasn't mentioned either way before I signed the lease (but I saw that the building had a buzzer system without thinking to check it). I wouldn't want to try to get out of the lease and have to redo my apartment search, but it does seem a bit weird not being warned about this in advance. Do I have any recourse? Can I force them to fix it or to give me some sort of discount on my rent, or should I just let it slide? [more inside]
posted by vegetableagony on Aug 19, 2009 - 30 answers

I'm looking to rent an apartment in Montreal (Plateau area) coming from the US - so, lacking a Canadian credit score, Canadian references, etc. Should I be saving up to pay several months of rent from the start? Is it a common practice? Also, what could I do or bring with me during the apartment hunt to look as polished as possible? [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird on Aug 17, 2009 - 10 answers

My new apartment's buzzer works by dialing a phone number. My girlfriend and I both live in the apartment. We each have cell phones, no land line, and the buzzer will only accept one number. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Aug 11, 2009 - 22 answers

What kind of bird is making this annoying noise (mp3 file; alternate link here) behind my Manhattan apartment building? And what can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by Tin Man on Aug 7, 2009 - 24 answers

What are some things you wish you knew (or were glad you knew) before you moved into your first apartment with roommates? I'm looking for methods of splitting up chores, cooking, finances, resolving disputes, and dealing with common problems.
posted by yaymukund on Aug 5, 2009 - 40 answers

Can I persuade my landlord to let me use my security deposit for my last month's rent? If not, what's my next best option? ( I'm dealing with paying my credit card bills too.) [more inside]
posted by lblair on Aug 3, 2009 - 14 answers

I am currently attempting to control a bed bug issue and am moving into a new apartment soon. I need any tips or recommendations to help me ensure that the bugs don't come with me. [more inside]
posted by Ohdemah on Aug 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Moving within Brooklyn - Should I consider Bushwick as a potential neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on Jul 30, 2009 - 22 answers

Is my Rental Agreement legally binding if the landlord did not sign the contract? [more inside]
posted by speedoavenger on Jul 19, 2009 - 16 answers

ApartmentNightmareFilter: My new apartment is falling apart and no one will step up. What are my rights here? [more inside]
posted by telegraph on Jul 15, 2009 - 16 answers

All signs point to illegal activity on the part of my landlord, and paying the rent in cash certainly isn't helping the situation. What are our options (in DC?) [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jul 7, 2009 - 21 answers

Looking for suggestions for an apartment-friendly pet. Or: Is a cat right for me? [more inside]
posted by wsp on Jul 4, 2009 - 19 answers

Can an Ontario lease stipulate that, once the lease is up and I switch to month-to-month tenancy, I still can't move out between October and April? [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Jul 2, 2009 - 9 answers

When I signed the lease on my apartment, I put down first month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit. Now the building has changed hands, I'm moving out, and my brand-new landlord is telling me I need to pay last month's rent again and she'll refund it later, along with the security deposit. Does she have any right to require me to do this? New York is the state. [more inside]
posted by ourobouros on Jun 29, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I find a good deal on rent? [more inside]
posted by katopotato on Jun 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Lower my rent at my current residence and stay for another year. [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Jun 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Mr Roger’s Neighborhood: NYC, introduce me to your neighborhood plus rental places [more inside]
posted by Wolfster on Jun 26, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me figure out what to do to get proper maintenance in my rented apartment within a condo building. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Jun 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Mosquitoes in Manhattan: how do you keep them out of your apartment? Screens are not an option for me. I have heard recommendations from citronella candles to garlic powder mixed with water. What works for you?
posted by helios410 on Jun 25, 2009 - 18 answers

Doorknob went through the drywall. How much should this cost to repair? [more inside]
posted by buriednexttoyou on Jun 24, 2009 - 15 answers

How has the process of renting an apartment in Brooklyn changed because of the current economic crisis? [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Jun 24, 2009 - 7 answers