I'm planning to move from one NYC neighborhood to another at the end of the summer. Though I'm 99% sure I'll be able to cover all potential expenses (movers, security deposit, first/last month's rent, broker's fee), I was wondering if there's a
reputable company that advances small loans to help cover these costs.
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posted by incomple
on May 14, 2013 -
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The other night there was a fire in my friend's building in New York City; the fire was on the 10th floor, he lives on the 21st. He wasn't present while the fire happened, but there was smoke damage to his apartment, particularly to his clothes. My friend doesn't have renter's insurance.
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posted by gerryblog
on Mar 12, 2013 -
9 answers
I am looking for a rental agent in San Francisco, but I'm confused about how they work. I am looking for the equivalent of a realtor -- someone who has access to all the listings, and will show me various properties (regardless of who owns them) until I find one I like. Does this exist for renting, and do you have any recommendations for someone who does this work?
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posted by Susan PG
on Jan 18, 2013 -
7 answers
What are best ways to advertise a rental flat in London without using an estate agent?
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posted by Brian Lux
on Jan 3, 2013 -
7 answers
How seriously should I be taking the black mold that is growing in my Pacific Northwest apartment?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2012 -
25 answers
Apartment lease economics: I'm planning to move to a new apartment. I'm considering waiting until winter to move in, because leases are cheaper in the off season. But will my rate just go up when it's time to renew a year later?
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posted by lunchbox
on Sep 20, 2012 -
3 answers
I have a rather serious mold allergy. How should I go about finding a mold-free (or almost mold-free) apartment in Chicago?
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posted by randomname25
on Sep 16, 2012 -
3 answers
We know how to buy, sell, and own a house in the burbs, but what are the secrets to renting and living in an apartment in Boston?
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posted by Quizicalcoatl
on Jul 8, 2012 -
8 answers
Now that Padmapper can't pull in Craigslist listings, are there any alternatives that help you wade through Craigslist apartment ads?
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posted by pavane
on Jul 3, 2012 -
6 answers
We're trying to find an apartment to rent in SF (1-2br in the Mission or Noe Valley) and it's difficult. Competition is intense (20+ candidates showing up to see a open houses). What kind of things can we do to stand out from the crowd during the entire process?
posted by mrunderhill
on May 22, 2012 -
11 answers
Can my landlord require that I add them to my renter's insurance when I renew my apartment lease? And is this normal? (Michigan, USA)
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posted by Vorteks
on Feb 29, 2012 -
7 answers
Teach-Me-About-Renting-Vs-Buying Filter: I'm in my mid-20s and have been in my "grown up job" for about a year now, and it's about time to get my own place. What do I need to know, beyond just comparing rent and mortgage payments?
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posted by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
on Feb 12, 2012 -
39 answers
Moving to New York from Florida to take a job at the beginning of January, and i'm having some trouble finding a good place to live, mostly that I don't really know how to find good places that aren't on craigslist/padmapper. The friend i'm going to live with works in Greenpoint, so we're leaning heavily on that neighborhood, just off the Greenpoint or Nassau stops, so only one of us has to take the subway to work.
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posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew
on Nov 29, 2011 -
8 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
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
My lease doesn't end for another 7.5 months, and I just got a letter today from the landlord requesting I renew the lease by the 20th. Is this normal?
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posted by pwnguin
on Dec 11, 2010 -
20 answers
I'm about to sign a lease, but am questioning some of the lease terms. Are these provisions normal?
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posted by seesom
on Dec 4, 2010 -
21 answers
My girlfriend and I are looking at apartments in Savannah, GA this Friday, but we are at a loss as to what questions we should be asking and what we should be looking for when we physically see the apartments.
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posted by arcolz
on Nov 30, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm thinking of moving to a downtown hi-rise apartment building, from a low-rise complex in the suburbs. For those who have done this, what do you wish you had known before you did it?
posted by smackfu
on Aug 29, 2010 -
15 answers
I submitted a form to the property management outfit of my apartment in April to move out. Come July, my expected move-out month, they say they can't find the form. The woman I spoke to about this said that they'll see what they can see and try to work with me, but if they end up saying I have to stay for another 2 months (60 days is required notice period) what are my options?
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posted by codacorolla
on Jul 20, 2010 -
15 answers
Toronto Filter: I will likely be moving to Toronto in the next 2 months, and I need help deciding on a neighbourhood. Advice on resources for finding a good rental would be awesome too.
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posted by gursky
on Jul 10, 2010 -
16 answers
I have bad credit and I'm looking to rent an apartment in San Francisco. I tried to get a place early last month before I arrived and had a bad experience (very judgy and insulting leasing company) over my credit. Now I'm feeling really nervous. Any suggestions to help me feel confident going into apartment viewings?
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posted by amycup
on Jul 8, 2010 -
17 answers
A year ago, a property management company took over the house I've been living in for 10 years. Now, 10 years after I moved in, they want me to fill out a walkthrough checklist to indicate the condition of the house. I feel like I'm being set up somehow. Tell me how to protect myself (or that I'm being paranoid).
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posted by mudpuppie
on Jun 4, 2010 -
16 answers
Rented a brand-new apartment, but it's not wired for the kind of phone and internet service we already transferred to the address. The result is that our phone line is active in the basement phone room, but someone has to connect that line to our 4th floor apartment. Every party is declining responsibility. Whose responsibility is it, and how much would it cost to get an outside electrician to do it?
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posted by Beardman
on May 5, 2010 -
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I'm about to move to Philadelphia and I'm looking for a place to live. I'll be renting. Can anyone tell me if this area (intersection inside) in University City is safe to move to? Area listed inside.
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posted by sociolibrarian
on May 5, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm in the US. Do I have any reason to believe that I'm being scammed by this person in London from whom we are considering renting an apartment? Link to apartment and other details inside...
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posted by crapples
on Apr 27, 2010 -
16 answers
Help me avoid getting screwed when finding a place to live in California, when I can’t see the place or meet the landlord in advance.
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posted by Diplodocus
on Mar 4, 2010 -
7 answers
My landlord installed a washer in my apartment...incorrectly. Now I have ruined clothing, do I have a right to ask for compensation?
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posted by There's No I In Meme
on Mar 2, 2010 -
13 answers
Help me figure out what to do to get proper maintenance in my rented apartment within a condo building.
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jun 25, 2009 -
11 answers
My landlords want to kick me out and move into my apartment. They gave me the 60 days notice, but I have some questions about the validity of their notice.
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posted by krunk
on Jun 16, 2009 -
17 answers
My apartment house is being sold. How do I avoid getting screwed?
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posted by alan
on Apr 21, 2009 -
6 answers
I'm planning on taking a working holiday mid april for two months (or longer) in Thailand with a friend. I have a few questions...
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posted by simplesharps
on Mar 2, 2009 -
6 answers
I'm a 22 year old engineer who recently visited the Denver area, loved it, and decided after living in upstate NY my whole life (minus college) to try city living. Where should I look?
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posted by pennstatephil
on Jan 22, 2009 -
14 answers
Hello, Hive,
I'm planning on moving to Paris a few months for work and pleasure. As a native Swede and a member of the EU group of states, I guess I'll have an easier time getting a somewhat reasonably priced apartment reasonably close to Cité, Montmartre or what have you (Notre Dame I guess would be the center point everything revolves around). Has the Hive got any good suggestions regarding apartment-finding?
Other tips on good areas to live, areas to avoid, would be great as a general guide.
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posted by avocade
on Jan 3, 2009 -
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My SO and I (unmarried) are combining two apartments into one. We both currently have renters insurance of our own, each from our own car insurance company (not the same company). We are not interested in combining our car insurance under one account. Should we get renters insurance for both of us from one of our car insurance companies, or should we each retain our separate renters insurance that covers "my own stuff"?
posted by matildaben
on Nov 6, 2008 -
7 answers
Can we get area rugs (or custom cut+bound remnants) to cover our apartment's ugly carpet that won't bubble up or fall apart?
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posted by Brian Puccio
on Sep 6, 2008 -
5 answers
I live with my parents, and I'm searching for a place to live for the first time. Somewhere near Cal State Fullerton. A question about credit checks, and how to improve my search.
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posted by malapropist
on Jul 21, 2008 -
5 answers
My boyfriend and I moved into an apartment with a classmate of his almost 2 years ago. We found a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn, which is notoriously expensive but which we were able to all afford by splitting the rent three ways. Our room was really big, with room for both our desks and a bed. His room is about half the size but he also got the whole hall closet. Now that my boyfriend and I have broken up and he's moved out, we have a little problem.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2008 -
28 answers
What can I do to prevent a toilet falling through my ceiling and crushing me, and how do I finagle the end of this (literal) mess?
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posted by Madamina
on Apr 26, 2008 -
21 answers
I am applying to rent an apartment with an association that is doing extensive background checks. How seriously will they take my misdemeanor?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2008 -
8 answers
