Renting an Apartment

It's that time — you've reached that age and moved out of Mom and Dad's house. It's time to grab that IKEA futon, sign a lease and move into your own apartment.

Doesn't it sound easy?

Well, yeah, it can be easy. After all, renting an apartment is mostly an easy task: you find a place that won't break the bank, hand the landlord some money and offer beer and pizza to your friends if they help you move that big-screen T.V. Guess what — that's the easy part. We're here to help you with the more challenging stuff: navigating leases, understanding your rights and protecting your personal property.

1. Negotiating a Lease
2. Your Rights as a Tenant (And Your Landlord's Rights)
3. Renters Insurance