We have all been there.  Locked out with no spare key.  Life would be SO much easier if you just had another copy you could hide somewhere.  If your key doesn’t say “Do Not...

When hunting for your next apartment, one of the questions you are going to have to ask is “Which floor do I want to live on?”  In terms of view, street noise, security, natural lighting,...

The maintenance guy for your building finally made it over to your unit to fix your clogged sink. He wraps up, then says the manager will send you a bill for the work.  WHAT?!? Can they do...

A huge question I get at Apartment School is whether or not the landlord will find out if you try and sneak a cat in on the sly?  Will your apartment smell like a cat after a while and will your...

Whether renting an apartment, staying in a hotel, or just living in a house with other people, we have all at one time or another experienced the “Noisy Neighbors’.  So, what are your rights...

Burglaries are on the decrease around the country over the last 30 years, and while virtually no place can be considered not a target for being burglarized, some types of residences are more...