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The current housing market has created a large number of unintended landlords. Whether it is a relocation or extended trip or the inability to sell your condo before you move to your new place, many people who never intended to be landlords are now finding themselves in that role.
If you are facing a vacancy [...]

With the security deposit that you put on your new apartment, you are strapped and want to make sure to get all of your security deposit back on your soon-to-be old place. We all know the horror stories of landlords retaining security deposits for things that either were there when you moved in or [...]

If you’ve rented for more than a couple years, you probably have your own bad landlord story (even Will Ferrell does). So, we compiled WilliamPaid’s “Top Ten You Know You Have a Bad Landlord When…” just to add a little fun.
You know you have a bad landlord when…
10. You can never get a [...]

You know that, when you are applying for a credit card or car loan, a potential lender will pull your credit. But, who else is looking at your credit report? You may be surprised - and a little frightened.
Lenders. Of course, anyone you are asking to extend you credit or lend you money [...]

‘What Renters Need to Know’ is a new WilliamPaid series that will address some of the legal aspects that govern leases and landlord-tenant relationships. Our inaugural ‘What Renters Need to Know’ subject is the ins-and-outs of security deposits.
You know it well: You write a check to your new landlord for one or two months’ [...]

What goes through your mind when you’re dropping off your rent check? Here’s what you’re thinking - in 140 words or less.
@Oluwababy Just got out of paying a late fee on my rent…it’s a good day to be a girl!!
@anilparmar Worst month of the year: February, has only 28 days in it [...]

Mistakes happen. But, what do you do when a mistake that isn’t even yours affects your entire budget? Yes, I faced this question this week.
As a good little renter, on the first of the month, I made my parking payment, for a little over $100. Imagine my surprise when I received [...]

The first of the month came and went. The truth of the matter is that you just don’t have the money to pay rent this month. You will only be able to avoid your landlord’s calls and turn the lights off when you see him drive up for so long. It’s a [...]

Negotiating. This is one scary word for someone like me who would rather take a hit than inconvenience someone else. Add the word “lease” in the same sentence, and my fear factor becomes a ten.
After all, it’s a delicate balance - I don’t want to appear high-maintenance (also known as a PITA Tenant [...]