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How To Deal With Bad Landlords
August 30, 2010 – 8:34 pm | One Comment
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Our guest blogger Russell works for Response Mine Interactive, an internet marketing company in Atlanta, GA.  He has dealt with bad landlords for the past three years, and has filed a lawsuit against one.  Currently …

Fireworks and Renter’s Insurance
July 7, 2010 – 5:58 pm | No Comment
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Happy post-July 4th malaise!
Hopefully, you’re taking some time off to see your fam and friends — maybe there’s even a lawn chair and some ice tea with your name on it. I’m back home and, …

Can You BBQ Legally In/Around Your Apt?
April 4, 2010 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
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Such nice weather this weekend! Makes me nostalgic for my summer dinners with my family, which often involved, my dad’s prized Weber Grill.
I don’t have a balcony, but I do have one nifty fire escape. …

Lowdown on Your Tenant Rights in NYC!
October 22, 2009 – 2:24 pm | No Comment

Signing a lease gives you legal rights. It also gives you legal responsibilities. Do you know what they are? Thanks to New York State Senator Liz Krueger’s 2009 Housing Update — there’s one easy place …

Understanding Your Lease Obligations
October 8, 2006 – 12:14 pm | No Comment

Our site has a new friend who is a professional real estate consultant. She has agreed to share her tips on navigating the terms on your lease.
Signing on the dotted line… What your lease really …

Leases: The Important Stuff
November 23, 2005 – 11:34 pm | No Comment
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The key thing to remember about anything to do with leases and rental agreements is: GET IT IN WRITING!