Will I be able to sublet my Chicago (Pilsen) apartment, or does it suck?
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posted by cmoj
on Nov 15, 2010 -
8 answers
In New York, when searching for a rental apartment, what are some rule-of-thumb features usually associated with NOT having pests or vermin -- features that you might be able to find just by looking at, say, the Craigslist ad (e.g. refurbished apartments with granite countertops generally a good bet, high-up apartments, etc.)?
posted by shivohum
on Nov 10, 2010 -
18 answers
Contaminated apartment/building due to fire - can my friend expect to get anything out eventually?
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posted by Disco Moo
on Nov 1, 2010 -
9 answers
To make a long story short: I start a new job in NYC one week from today and I need an apartment. How do I get the best place possible on short notice?
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posted by daeken
on Nov 1, 2010 -
14 answers
What's the cheapest way to organize all of my books? I've got a small apartment, more books than bookshelves, and an extremely low budget.
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posted by ejfox
on Oct 31, 2010 -
16 answers
How can I reduce/eliminate interference from other wireless routers in my apartment building? I have a Belkin Wireless N+ router connected to a Linksys modem with Comcast cable internet.
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posted by DiscourseMarker
on Oct 29, 2010 -
18 answers
Should I avoid signing a year-long lease for a room in a group house or shared apartment? Is it reasonable to hold out for month-to-month rent, or will I end up with slim pickings? (I am looking in the DC area)
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posted by catquas
on Oct 10, 2010 -
10 answers
Our downstairs neighbor broke into our apartment, there's a good chance he'll be caught. We don't feel safe.
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posted by ad4pt
on Oct 3, 2010 -
19 answers
We're looking to sign a lease on the apartment we currently sublet, with the support of the current tenant. The management company has indicated they will increase the rent. We want to minimize (or eliminate) the increase. How to negotiate this tactfully & effectively?
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posted by limon
on Sep 29, 2010 -
3 answers
Is this an apartment scam?
A friend of mine is looking for an apartment in San Francisco. He found a posting on Craigslist and the price and location work for him but there are a few warning flags.
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posted by simplethings
on Sep 28, 2010 -
47 answers
I live in an apartment with someone who was, until recently, a good friend. We're both on the lease. I've been unemployed for some time & he agreed to pick up my half of the rent until I get a new job. That's recently changed & now he's threatening to throw my things out & evict me.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 22, 2010 -
29 answers
Asking for a friend: I am considering moving into a two bedroom apartment with a couple. I would have one room (the smaller one), and they would occupy the master bedroom. Their room is very large -- close to twice the size of mine. What would be an equitable split of the rent? All utilities are included in the rent.
posted by bluefly
on Sep 21, 2010 -
21 answers
I have my former roommate's security deposit. I don't know his new address. How do I get him the money slash how long do I have to keep trying to contact him before I'm allowed to give up and keep it for myself?
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posted by phunniemee
on Sep 20, 2010 -
35 answers
Help me settle in Paris. What administrative things should I be doing? What local cultural things should I know about? What shops are equivalent to those at home? What should I know about?
In short: tell me everything you wish you'd known about life in France when you arrived.
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posted by djgh
on Sep 15, 2010 -
9 answers
Advice on how to gently encourage my soon-to-be former tenant to clean her very messy apartment, so that it will be attractive to prospective renters?
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posted by CheeseLouise
on Sep 14, 2010 -
25 answers
Finally moved to a big(ger), cheap(er) apartment in Brooklyn with my boyfriend after years in a tiny apartment in Manhattan with my best friend. Now that I have more space and disposal cash, I want to make my apartment a real home. Suggestions, please?
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posted by coupdefoudre
on Sep 9, 2010 -
30 answers
I'm about to move out of my parents house into my first apartment post-college, and I intend to take all of my possessions with me - including a decent amount of stuffed animals. Is there a way to store/display them in my new place that is not completely childish, creepy, or ridiculous?
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posted by firei
on Sep 5, 2010 -
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I now am the proud leaser of an apartment, and more pertinently, of an unfurnished bedroom. Before I go out and say "this looks nice, I'll buy it," what are some good resources, tips, threads, or hacks for furnishing and decorating a bedroom or living space or the like?
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posted by Jacen Solo
on Aug 31, 2010 -
10 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 live with two other people in an apartment in Illinois. The lease holder of the apartment was just hospitalized for what be an extrended period and myself and the other apartment-mate are not on the lease.
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posted by lampshade
on Aug 17, 2010 -
9 answers
I think my new apartment has a moisture and possibly a mold problem...what steps should I take?
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posted by pilibeen
on Aug 16, 2010 -
6 answers
I will be moving to the greater NYC area in 6 weeks and need to find a furnished short term lease that puts me in reasonable distance from the two hospitals where i'll be working. How possible is this on a students budget?
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posted by Heliochrome85
on Aug 13, 2010 -
20 answers
Moving into San Francisco. Advice on neighborhoods, and finding a place to rent?
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posted by mikeand1
on Aug 12, 2010 -
7 answers
Toronto housing HELP! Need a Toronto sublet 1 bedroom apartment or 1 bedroom in an apartment for a person doing a housing search in Toronto. We're having crap luck and need help from Metafilter.
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posted by tiamat
on Aug 12, 2010 -
15 answers
Can you suggest a mover for a (very) small amount of stuff? I have to move to a new apartment in the next 2 weeks, but I have very little stuff : one bedroom's worth of furniture, a sofa, and a folding table with some chairs. I only have 2 boxes of books. I called some moving companies, but the smallest load they will take is still way more than I have. I live in the Maryland suburbs of DC. Thanks.
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posted by bluefly
on Aug 11, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm looking for suggestions for good neighborhoods and/or apartment rentals near UTEP in El Paso, Texas.
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posted by victoriab
on Aug 9, 2010 -
3 answers
I just moved into an apartment which I now think had an existing roach problem. Should/can I break my lease now and recover my money, or should I try to fight the roaches? I'm in PA.
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posted by pilibeen
on Aug 8, 2010 -
12 answers
My girlfriend and I are planning on moving in together later this year. I am 30-years old and have never lived with a significant other. I have lived with roommates in the past and for the past three years have lived alone. My question is: what sort of problems should I be aware of when moving in with a signfiicant other?
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posted by Falconetti
on Aug 6, 2010 -
39 answers
I am looking for advice on accommodation for my regular business travel to Sydney.
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posted by AnnaRat
on Aug 4, 2010 -
13 answers
What's the best way to learn about Seattle neighborhoods for someone moving there?
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posted by amery
on Jul 27, 2010 -
12 answers
Landlord/tenant filter: Providing somewhat later than required notice that I'm moving out. How to approach & what should I/can I offer?
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posted by midatlanticwanderer
on Jul 24, 2010 -
3 answers
How do you keep your bicycle's tires pumped with air when the bike has to be locked in a common bike room?
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posted by randomstriker
on Jul 22, 2010 -
54 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
My new apartment is awesome, except for the kitchen. What are some non-permanent things I can do to make it nicer?
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posted by oinopaponton
on Jul 18, 2010 -
23 answers
