Where to live, what am I overlooking, huge step and pivotal moment in my life. I need to know where to look for apartments for rent in Chicago in a safe, student friendly neighborhood that won't cost a fortune.
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posted by lunastellasol
on Apr 19, 2013 -
25 answers
Just moved into a new apartment. YAY! The apartment is in terrible shape. Boo. Our move-in condition form has the following clause, "I understand that the management company has also
performed an inspection of the property, including digital photographs of all areas, and
said report will prevail in any instances of conflicts." They will not show me their inspection report. How do I ensure that theirs doesn't say that everything is fine, and we get dinged for a whole ton of stuff that's already bad. Jurisdiction: Chicago.
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posted by hwyengr
on Apr 2, 2013 -
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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 -
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Job opportunity has quickly come up in new city, but nothing settled. Would have to be there October 1 though, what do I tell landlord?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2012 -
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Where in Chicago should I live if I take a position at the Illinois Institute of Technology?
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posted by cycleback
on Apr 13, 2012 -
7 answers
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 -
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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
Can anyone recommend an apartment rental agent or broker for someone trying to rent out an apartment in Evanston?
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posted by ignignokt
on Feb 20, 2010 -
5 answers
One of my roommates is in the military, he just got noticed that he is going to be redeployed in May/June. Our other roommate recently moved out and we are subletting her room for her. The lease doesn't technically end until October 2010, but I would prefer to go earlier. Can I somehow piggy back on my roommates rights to break the lease as of the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)?
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posted by Bengston
on Feb 1, 2010 -
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I'm thinking of buying a cheap multi-bedroom apartment in the Chicago Hyde Park/north Woodlawn area to move into next year. I've never done anything like this before. Please give advice on how to search for and screen apartments and, if I went through with this, on the responsibilities I would face as resident and landlord.
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posted by flawsekno
on Jan 10, 2010 -
9 answers
ChicagoApartmentFilter: What leasing agent/company/broker/other should we use for finding an apartment in Chicago? Any other tips or tricks we should be aware of? What we're looking for below the jump.
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posted by ohio
on Jun 18, 2009 -
15 answers
I returned home from a week-long vacation to discover a hole in the ceiling of my apartment and water dripping onto my futon. Should I ask my landlord to pay to replace my damaged furniture? Or, since I don’t have renter’s insurance, am I just out of luck?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jan 2, 2009 -
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I'm compiling a list of questions to ask prospective landlords when viewing their properties in Chicago next week. Help me make sure I'm asking everything I should be!
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posted by c:\awesome
on Jun 3, 2008 -
15 answers
Landlord took 60 days to return security deposit (the max is 45 days), there has been no interest added to it, and she's taken a healthy chunk of money out for "repairs." This is in Chicago. Should I take her to court?
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posted by buriednexttoyou
on Oct 31, 2007 -
22 answers
What kind of spider is
here, hanging out above my bed? I would guesstimate that from leg to leg the guy you see there is probably 1.5"-2". Is it the somewhat hard to identify
brown recluse (who isn't even supposed to be native to Chicago)? Will I die? How best can I kill it from a distance?
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posted by ztdavis
on Aug 7, 2007 -
32 answers
Have any Chicago mefites had experience with Hunter Properties, Acorn Management, Lake Front Management, Lee Street Apartment Rentals, or Water Tower Realty? Praise is as welcome as criticism.
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posted by ztdavis
on Jul 4, 2007 -
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[Chicago Filter] Moving to Chicago in June. Start work 2 days later. No time to go to Chicago before the move. What's the best way to find an apt? (Everyone on CL wants to meet me first, which isn't possible.)
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posted by moooshy
on Apr 28, 2007 -
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I'm moving to Chicago with my fiancé in August. We're looking for a two bedroom that we won't regret. Oh, and we're poor as hell. Is it even possible to find a two bedroom for less than $1,000? Inside is a list of more particular criteria.
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posted by ztdavis
on Apr 2, 2007 -
21 answers
A new management company has taken over my apartment building, and my lease is up. Should I stay where I am, or should I start looking for a new apartment?
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posted by MeetMegan
on May 23, 2006 -
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I'm looking for a good Chicago apartment and landlord ... and also, thoughts on how to practically avoid stinkers when you can't talk to and/or don't know the tenants.
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posted by WCityMike
on Sep 6, 2005 -
19 answers
Apartment hunting in Chicago: what resources should I be utilizing, and what questions should I be asking?
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posted by aiko
on Jul 21, 2005 -
11 answers
