Should I sell or rent my house when I move to a different part of town? I would just about break even in either situation.
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posted by ethidda
on Sep 4, 2012 -
12 answers
I'd like to go surfing in next weekend in Normandy, France. Haven't pinned down a specific location yet. Any recommendations on where to go, where to stay and where (if possible) to rent a board?
posted by ar0n
on Sep 2, 2012 -
2 answers
My 18 year old daughter is renting a "college rental" house with three other 18 year old females. I've just read her lease and I have a question about the portion I have to sign...
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posted by kiwi-epitome
on Aug 20, 2012 -
14 answers
We live in Manhattan NYC and need to rent a minivan to take our son's stuff up to his college on Sunday September 2nd (two weeks from tomorrow)...but it's getting complicated...
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posted by DMelanogaster
on Aug 18, 2012 -
15 answers
Asking for a friend- Who is responsible for the cost of repairs after a house fire? I am renting the house. I have renters insurance. The fire report said no negligence on my part. I'm located in California.
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posted by Secretariat
on Aug 16, 2012 -
31 answers
Chicago Area Filter: International co-op student trying to find a 6-month housing lease near
Argonne National Laboratory on the outskirts of Chicago. What areas around there should I search? Are there any I should avoid in my search?
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posted by TimeStove
on Aug 13, 2012 -
8 answers
I rent a basement apartment in Washington, DC in a neighborhood that recently experienced serious, repeated dirty water flooding due to issues with the water system (specifically,
Bloomingdale).
I evacuated amidst the first of three floods and I haven't lived there since. I don't believe I can move back in, so I'd like some help understanding what I am supposed to do next.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2012 -
3 answers
Landlords: What websites get you the best results for advertising room-rentals / shared accommodation?
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posted by audio
on Jul 27, 2012 -
8 answers
2 years ago while looking for NYC apartments I came across an Upper East Side Broker's office that allowed me to leave my license and in return get a list of apartment rentals and keys to check them out that afternoon, by myself with no agent. Now I need to actually make the NYC move. Help me find a place that will do this? please?
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posted by twoforty5am
on Jul 25, 2012 -
9 answers
Is it possible to purchase a home with an FHA loan, rehabilitate it, and then rent it out? Also - what's it like to make an independent entry into the rental home market?
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posted by speedgraphic
on Jul 23, 2012 -
14 answers
Back in May I cosigned a lease for an apartment with a friend of a friend running from July to July. Thanks to changing circumstances since then, I can't afford it and I have no choice but to get out of the whole arrangement by September, before university starts back up again. The province I'm in has extremely pro-tenant rental laws, so transferring the lease will not be a problem. What concerns me is dropping this bomb on the cosigner, who is 4000 km away until, well, just when I'd have to leave. Since we were introduced in April for the purposes of being roommates, he's also shown himself to be far more naive than he appears when it comes to stuff like this. But I've also committed a huge error in judgement by signing for this place, and I feel guilty for helping to convince him. I've accepted I'll have to burn more than one bridge. But I'm way too overwhelmed by the hundreds of responsibilities have piled up on my shoulders, and need to tell him very soon. How do I make this as quick, painless and guilt-free as is possible? More on the "changing circumstances" inside: read just the bold bits if you're short on time.
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posted by denmarkstreet
on Jul 21, 2012 -
6 answers
We are applying to co-op housing: Please help us write an appropriate (and awesome!) cover letter for our application!
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posted by tamarack
on Jul 17, 2012 -
3 answers
Virginia-tenant-filter: I moved out, they sent me a big bill with a short deadline. Dispute damages first, lawyer later? Or lawyer now for the dispute?
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posted by bookdragoness
on Jul 16, 2012 -
8 answers
Recommendations for a quiet, budget-conscious solo vacation consisting of staring at the Atlantic Ocean?
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posted by pavane
on Jul 15, 2012 -
23 answers
In one month I am moving out of my current living situation and moving into an apartment on my own. I'm stressing due to multiple issues, most importantly regarding my rental history, which is shaky, and a roommate that isn't paying rent. Will my rental history cause issues when I try to get a lease?
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posted by Mister Fabulous
on Jul 12, 2012 -
10 answers
I finally got my act together and put my Brooklyn apartment up on Airbnb this morning. I'm a little surprised to be already receiving inquiries, and I realize now I really don't know how to vet these potential renters. For those who have hosted through the site before, what criteria do you use? Is no photo a red flag or is that normal? Is it suspicious or ordinary for them not to have much of a profile filled out? Are there specific questions I should be asking in my initial reply? (Will it make
them suspicious if I ask for identifying information?) Are there scams to watch out for? Is there anything you'd add to a listing to head off potential trouble?
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posted by nobody
on Jul 7, 2012 -
11 answers
I know that a holding deposit prevents the landlord from renting the unit to anyone else. What does it guarantee in the case that the tenant currently living in the unit decides to stay? (California)
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posted by WasabiFlux
on Jul 3, 2012 -
4 answers
Looking for a new apartment. Landlords of MeFi, what information should be in the initial email?
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posted by Nibbly Fang
on Jul 1, 2012 -
7 answers
A question about friendship and subletting, with
loads of little snowflake details inside. In short: what is the honorable thing to do when a friend decides to move abroad and sublet their part of a small two-bedroom apartment?
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posted by matkline
on Jun 25, 2012 -
16 answers
I just signed something a few hours ago to rent a room, and already, I'm regretting it. Is there any kind of "buyer's remorse" grace period in the state of California? I haven't given them the first month's rent or security deposit, yet.
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posted by Redfield
on Jun 23, 2012 -
9 answers
What are reasonable rates for moving companies for a move within Somerville, MA? Any recommendations for good movers? Everything seems more expensive than last time I did this.
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posted by heresiarch
on Jun 22, 2012 -
13 answers
Renting an apartment for three weeks in Buenos Aires, five+ months from now. When should we start looking?
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posted by henuani
on Jun 5, 2012 -
4 answers
Rented Beachouse problems: What's the best/proper way to handle a situation where a rental house had problems? Some are severe others are just broken promises on the owner's part. Free wedding update inside!
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Jun 4, 2012 -
17 answers
2 weeks of positive contact with potential landlady regarding new apartment for myself + fiance. She invites me to look at the place then tells me there is a "no roommates" policy and they only provide leases to single tenants or married couples. WTF- is this a thing?
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posted by shes_ajar
on May 28, 2012 -
25 answers
Our small three person family is looking to rent a cabin on or near Mount Mitchell in North Carolina this winter. Does anyone have any suggestions for rentals with awesome mountain views?
posted by AdamOddo
on May 10, 2012 -
2 answers
I have a rental property, rented by the week in the summer. I now have a cable modem and a wireless router in the house. I want to offer the wifi for a fee per week. What is the best way to set it up and how can I get paid?
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posted by cgs
on May 9, 2012 -
41 answers
What to do about a possibly pre-existing pet urine stain that has soaked through the carpeting in our rental apartment? Especially since our cat has found the spot and is exacerbating the problem with her own urine!
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posted by moshimosh
on May 6, 2012 -
13 answers
I am trying to find a summer sublet in Portland on Craigslist. I have sent out a handful of responses to ads, but so far, I haven't gotten any responses--not even a "sorry, it's been filled" or a "sorry, you're not what we are looking for". Is this standard when looking for sublets in a major city, or should I be rethinking the wording of my contact email?
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posted by wondercow
on May 2, 2012 -
14 answers
My wife and I are in a position to possibly buy the duplex we have rented for many years. Ownership would entail renting the other half of the building to a tenant. That half is currently unoccupied. We have never been homeowners or landlords before.
Has anyone ever lived in the same building as their tenant? I can think of both perks and nightmares. Any considerations or advice to the reality of that scenario?
You are not our lawyer, etc.
Thanks.
posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2012 -
21 answers
Want to rent a BMW 3 or equivalent when I am in NJ. Pick up Newark airport or any other NJ location within 60 miles of Newark Airport. I found websites that rent out exotic cars for like $2k a day. I am not looking for an exotic car. I just want something like a bmw 3 or audio a4 etc. Can anyone recommend a site or rental company? I can look up the rates but if you know them then feel free to mention it. Thanks!
posted by r2d2
on Apr 22, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm apartment hunting in British Columbia. When a landlord asks me to fill out a rental application, but doesn't ask for a deposit right away, how binding should I consider the application?
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posted by no regrets, coyote
on Apr 4, 2012 -
14 answers
