Monthly Archives: October 2012

1. Your roommate has another roommate, and they don’t pay rent. And by another roommate, I mean a boyfriend or girlfriend. It’s always nice to respect your roommate’s space and allow him or her to invite guests over. Problems arise and the tension starts to build when the boyfriend or girlfriend starts moving all of [...]

  If you’re an animal lover like me, the first thing you wanted to do when you got your first apartment was get a dog! (or cat for you feline fans.) It sounds like a great idea in the beginning. You’ll always have your roommate, yes, but to have that furry friend by your side [...]

If you rent an apartment, chances are your landlord charges a late fee if you don’t get the rent payment in during the allotted grace period (usually the first three to five days of the month). Most landlords will charge a flat rate anywhere from $25 to $75+ if your rent payment is not paid [...]

Since I’ve been a renter in Chicago for the past ten years, I’ve lived in 9 different apartments and experienced a WIDE variety of landlords – from the BEST to the WORST. What makes a good landlord? Number one: Be available! In my first apartment there was a huge rainstorm and it broke our dining [...]