In the market of Buying a Condo in the Los Angeles areas and want to know how to research best. Need to find out sites that keep me up to date with the housing market, when its good to buy etc...for with the economy right now I don't really know what to do.....please help [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I might be moving to Sydney. What should I think about when planning? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2008 - 8 answers

The superintendent of my building has been dragging her feet for months on getting the building's washer and dryers repaired. In my lease, it says that the landlord is responsible for the upkeep of these items. The management company that actually owns the building and pays the super's salary is also not being responsive. Now what? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2008 - 13 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? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Telephone lines: whose obligation? Renting in an unincorporated area [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2008 - 4 answers

How long in advance should I look for a house to rent? And where do I look besides Craigslist? [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2008 - 8 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. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to get a bunch of friends to drive down to Mexico and rent a house for the weekend. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 3 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. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 28 answers

Mid-twenties, student, renting, moving a lot - how much stuff can one own, and what are your strategies for keeping to that? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 16 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? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 21 answers

[Chicagolandfilter] I'm looking to move within the NW suburbs of Chicago. I want somewhere that has a small town or urban feel, like Barrington's downtown, but without the insane housing prices. (We will be renting.) [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Tenants or owners, please rave or rant about recent experiences with property management companies in 1. Boston, MA, or 2. Calgary, AB. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

My fiancée and I rent our house, and the next door neighbor (who owns her home) has complained about trees from our yard overhanging into hers. The real estate has said they will pay for this, but our neighbor has to write to them to ask as much. Thing is, we don't really want to give our neighbor the contact details to our real estate, for reasons I will detail inside... [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 19 answers

I am applying to rent an apartment with an association that is doing extensive background checks. How seriously will they take my misdemeanor? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 8 answers

What should I do about a (possible) problem renter who isn't paying on time and putting off late fees he owes me? I'm renting out my condo and have been have been having a problem with getting the renter to pay on time. (This is the first time I've rented out to him the place.) He's always paid the rent portion in full, but he owes me $150 in late fees and has put it off, I want to snuff this out quickly and not make this a chronic problem. I moved out state about a month ago but explained to the renter that the check had to be postmarked on the first of every month to be mailed to me. I still have a bunch of local friends acting as 'property managers' who can go and break kneecaps if necessary. [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 43 answers

I've been offered a job in Columbus, Ohio and I'm flying out this weekend to see the office, etc. Suggestions on a good place to rent an apartment if I take the job? (and anything else I should do while I'm out there?) [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 6 answers

How do you establish your credit rating and rental history in one country when you're from another one? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 9 answers

What do I need to know about getting my house into the Long Term Rental market? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Young (24) single female looking to sublet a room or share a house with strangers in a large US city. What things should I look for/insist on to maximize my chances of having a pleasant, safe, experience? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for resources / advice on finding a Manhattan apartment for 3-6 months (Feb-July 2008). [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Why is the UK Housing Market so different to the rest of Europe? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 8 answers

Ontario property management firm charging "service fees" just to apply for an apartment rental? This has got to be illegal. [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 20 answers

I'm renting a home that recently had an indoor water leak. We tired to get it all, but now water is coming up through the floors. Are we at risk for mold? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 6 answers

What's a reasonable security deposit to charge for furnishing an apartment? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 8 answers

"Quiet" documentary recommendations. [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 24 answers

A tale of two houses: House owned by agency A - our first choice in a rental. House owned by agency B - our second, but still cool choice. We've been offered House B (small applause). House A, however, is being held up in the approval process, because my boyfriend's old landlord wont verify that he rented from them. Guess who the landlord is? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 8 answers

My landlord won't give me my deposit back. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 20 answers

My landlord left a letter on my door informing me that there will be a "walk-through" the house this week. What are my rights, and what is some good advice? (I live in New Mexico, USA) [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 41 answers

My girlfriend and I are wondering about what her rights are as to prematurely terminating her lease with a negligent landlord (in Ontario). [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 5 answers

Renting - It's been a while and I'm afraid we're gonna look bad on paper. Mid/late twenty year olds (one a musician) without a huge amount of $$ or history - are we screwed? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 13 answers

My friend was evicted! How can he get his stuff back? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 17 answers

How can one sell/rent a great old traditional house in a great part of Japan for full value, when terrible real-estate practices hamper the endeavor. [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm househunting (for rent) and sometimes I'll see on Craigslist a place that says "no credit check / no security deposit", even for fairly nice looking houses. This seems like it would attract all the deadbeat renters who can't get approved elsewhere. Why would a landlord/mgmt company risk losses on the house this way? Should I be extra alert when dealing with such a listing?
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 8 answers

For the past 8 months my landlord has neglected to give us the utilities. He finally just gave them to me because I'm moving out. Total is $1500. Other issues include my torn apart bathroom complete with black mold. Should I get a discount on the utilities? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2007 - 14 answers

How hard is it to find a roommate in Toronto? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 16 answers

Priorities when choosing somewhere to live? Safety? Size? Location? As new parents to be in an expensive city, help us decide what we can give up. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2007 - 13 answers

My girlfriend is moving to Columbia, MO for her first job. Where should she live in town? What rental companies have worked well for you? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 13 answers

I am looking for advice on forming a direct relationship with my landlord. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm planning to move to out of my current studio apartment in DC to a larger one bedroom in the Petworth neighborhood (though the northern end of Columbia Heights/southern 14th St Heights would be possible as well) in DC. I'm looking to start mid-July to August 1st. I need some advice on what complexes might be worth looking at - there are plenty of apartment ratings and listings for more gentrified parts of DC, but very little there. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Hello. I want to rent an apartment in a fairly high-priced market (Washington, DC) and don't know how much of my income I can allot to covering my rent, while still living comfortably in other areas. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2007 - 21 answers

Appartment management companies have rediculously high credit requirements in Los Angeles. Is it legal for my mother to rent an appartment and for me and my roommate to just live there and pay rent? My mother would not be living there and the managment company probably wouldnt know. If this is not legal, what is the legal action that the management copany can take? This managment company does not accept co-signors. Please help!
posted on Apr 16, 2007 - 8 answers

I live in the U.S. and want to rent a cell phone in London next month (for a week.) After spending time trying to nail down a company there - I got nothing, except for Sprint and they seem kind of pricey. Can anyone recommend a good cell phone rental? (or warn me of ones to stay away from?) thank you
posted on Apr 1, 2007 - 18 answers

My boyfriend and I are moving to suburban Chicago with our 2 dogs and 2 cats. How best to find a home to rent that will be pet friendly? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 8 answers

Worst-Case-Scenario-Filter: What would happen if we broke our lease? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 11 answers

Video camera rental advice: I'm looking to make an exceedingly simple, short video (an art project, if you will) and I'm looking to rent a fairly high quality camera to do it with. The condition is that I need a camera that can function reasonably (I'm not expecting miracles, here, but I don't want horribly washed-out, grainy business) in a very low-light situation. I'm applying for a small grant to do this, and I can't afford more than maybe $200 for a day's rental, $250 tops. [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 16 answers

My apartment in Los Angeles has no heat...sort of. What, if any, recourse do I have? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2007 - 9 answers

Renting by the week across the USA.
So I've had this crazy idea for a while and now that the Minnesota winter has finally succeeded in breaking my spirit after 25 years, I think I should go with it. Has anyone out there lived the life of an employed vagabond? Here's what I have in mind... [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 15 answers

It's 4 am and I just woke up to a bathroom full of water. I'm renting in the Sierra's and it's been really cold, so one of the pipes burst and started leaking (the heat was on and I was home all day, though..). I called the emergency plumbers and they came to turn off the water. Now the situation is under control. How do I break this to my landlord? Should I call her now or can it wait till morning?
posted on Jan 14, 2007 - 10 answers

I need to lease some commercial space. There's [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2006 - 6 answers