Breaking my lease: landlord barely making an effort and raising the rent. What are my chances in court? YANML, I want to know where I stand before I start pouring lawyer money after rent money. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 14 answers

We are hoping to move in the next six months. When should we put our current house up for sale? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp on Dec 17, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm moving to Boston from San Diego in a year, but I don't know a soul there, nor do I know how to get the important stuff (job, apartment) set up from so far away. Questions follow. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm moving to Washington, DC for a new job that is a huge step up for me. I'd like to have a studio apartment lined up for January 1st and I will have a week to intensively look for a place before my job starts on Dec. 21st. What are some neighborhoods, tips and resources what would be helpful for me to find my perfect place in such a short turn around? My main goal is super convenient car-free living and commuting. [more inside]
posted by Skwirl on Dec 11, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm moving with my family to Connecticut in a few weeks. Definitely western CT, probably SW CT. Need advice on rent and elementary schools, specifically: "Where should I live that has a good balance of cheap rent vs. good schools"? [more inside]
posted by taumeson on Dec 8, 2009 - 5 answers

What exactly should my landlord know? [more inside]
posted by silsurf on Dec 7, 2009 - 21 answers

Any tips on a short-team lease of retail space in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by yom3ts on Nov 23, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm a landlord for a owner-occupied 4-unit bldg. I know I can't discriminate, with respect to tenant selection, regarding "family status", but am I free to prefer a single-occupancy renter to a family? My motivation is mostly remunerative -- included in rent are: water, hot water, and heat, and so a single renter is cheaper for me than a family of three with respect to those utilities. Is my preference for 1 vs. 3 rentors actionable discrimination? (Call me a miser if you like, but I'm under rent control, and I need to watch my costs, since it is near impossible to pass inflationary costs on to tenants.)
posted by JimDe on Nov 22, 2009 - 15 answers

Surprise! I'm a new renter. I wasn't expecting the opportunity, but a house is up for rent on the block where I work and they informally accepted my bid. With a deadline. What now? [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Nov 4, 2009 - 21 answers

I live in an apartment building, and my neighbors recently caused some pretty significant damage to my unit (the details are irrelevant.) Anyway, I'm going to have to vacate while repairs are done. My insurer will pay for my stay in a hotel, and my landlord has offered to re-imburse my rent for whatever time I'm not occupying the apartment. Is this ok? I know: YANML. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I live in an apartment with no lease and pay rent to my (dishonest) roommate. How do I minimize my financial losses when I move out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 20 answers

Trying to rent a room in a home in New Orleans. What's my problem, and what am I missing? [more inside]
posted by Night_owl on Oct 21, 2009 - 12 answers

My friend was laid off several months ago in NY and can no longer afford her lease. I've heard that for job-related reasons (such as moving for a new job) that you can break a lease legally, does anyone know about this? What have the many others who must have found themselves in this situation done? Clearly its not so easy to find someone else to take over your lease as a lot of people have lost their jobs and can't afford a lease. Please help us!! Thanks!
posted by saraindc on Oct 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Do mobile home parks always charge lot rent? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

My apartment management has started to drive me nuts. For a month now they've been claiming that my August check has bounced - except it very clearly hasn't, with bank statements shown to them to back it up. Yesterday, I was told that I'm still on their late list for payments. Argh! How the bloody hell do I make this go away? It's ridiculous! [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird on Oct 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Found a flat, put down a deposit. Now the landlord wants more money. What can we do? [more inside]
posted by greytape on Sep 28, 2009 - 13 answers

InstaPartyFilter: Where (in D/FW area) can I rent a couple of couches just for an evening?! ..and ideally have them delivered/picked up... [more inside]
posted by TigerMoth on Sep 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Does anyone have any experience with renting jewelry for a wedding? This is a new concept to me, but our soon-to-be bride has found a couple of places (mainly Adorn and BagBorroworSteal.com) where she is considering renting a large necklace, because we have nothing appropriate to fill up the space her strapless dress leaves looking empty. Any advice??
posted by mmf on Sep 22, 2009 - 6 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

How crazy am I to rent a place in Portland, Oregon without seeing it first? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Where do you search for an apt in NYC? [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 on Sep 2, 2009 - 12 answers

We are looking for an apartment in NYC Financial District. One bedroom, max. $2,000. Any ideas? Thanks a lot guys
posted by lumidine on Aug 31, 2009 - 9 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

Need help writing an informal lease while renting a room out of a friends house. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2009 - 4 answers

I will be relocating to the Green Bay, WI area in about 5 weeks and need advice on where to live. [more inside]
posted by catseatcheese on Aug 23, 2009 - 4 answers

what's the best birthday celebration you've been to? i need ideas, please! [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Aug 22, 2009 - 10 answers

I want to rent or buy goats in Gwinnett county, Georgia, to clear a brushy, ivy-covered half-acre lot (away from the house). [more inside]
posted by rahnefan on Aug 18, 2009 - 18 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

UKRentalfilter: Can my landlord end his agreement with the letting agents if one of two tenants under the current contract wants to stay in the property? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb on Aug 16, 2009 - 3 answers

How do different countries of the world consume media (TV, music, movies, etc)? [more inside]
posted by MoreForMad on Aug 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Help! My landlord is trying to scam me! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 - 20 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

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

How does a terrible negotiator go about renegotiating lower rent in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy on Jul 2, 2009 - 14 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

Is there any way to rent a school bus without a driver? I would ideally like to pick up the bus, pay for the time and gas, and return it the next day... Kind of like a Uhaul service. [more inside]
posted by ninjuhplease on Jul 1, 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

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

My roommate asked for me to lower his rent. I said OK. But now I'm not so sure I should have. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by wuMeFi on Jun 22, 2009 - 10 answers

Los Angeles Filter: Should I pay the rent registration fee even though my landlord did not give me the requisite 30 days notice? [more inside]
posted by booksandwine on Jun 16, 2009 - 13 answers

NYC Filter - I'm moving to Queens in August, and on the hunt for both neighborhood/broker recommendations. Astoria appears to be out of the mix. [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 on Jun 11, 2009 - 14 answers

What are you paying for rent in Asheville NC? [more inside]
posted by mrflibble on Jun 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Need help renting out a parking spot near several hospitals. [more inside]
posted by jrichards on Jun 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Tips for finding a 3-bedroom apartment in NYC? [more inside]
posted by 8k on Jun 3, 2009 - 36 answers

I've got a month until a potential rent increase (lease renewal) and I need help negotiating with my landlord. [more inside]
posted by cobaltnine on Jun 2, 2009 - 8 answers

When (and how) should I negotiate rent for a new apartment? Everyone says I'm in a great position to bargain, but I'm not sure at what point in the process I should bring it up. [more inside]
posted by eleutheria on May 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Renting the downstairs of my duplex. Should I allow dogs? Cats? Under which rules? [more inside]
posted by msalt on May 23, 2009 - 29 answers

I will receive $30k (canadian) as an inheritance. I'd like to invest it to start getting some revenue out of it. I have a few questions. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2009 - 15 answers