You’ve landed your first job and you’re moving to Madison, WI. Before you start celebrating, there’s one little detail: You need to find an apartment. Have no fear, we’re here to help you understand the Madison apartment scene. Let’s start…
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There’s nothing quite worse than a Nightmare Neighbor. From being too noisy to engaging in illegal activity like dealing drugs, the Nightmare Neighbor makes life miserable for fellow renters. So how do you get them evicted and restore your sanity?…
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Pet ownership is at an all-time high. According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2011-2012 Pet Owners Survey, 64% of U.S. households have pets. Admittedly, this doesn’t necessarily make it easier to find a pet-friendly rental in Madison: we property…
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It’s not just neighborhoods that are a factor in deciding where to rent. It’s the neighbors – especially the people in your building. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, or if you just want to make sure your neighbors…
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It’s a new year, and you’ve arrived back in town, hoping that you can overcome the roommate problems you had first semester. Even though the number on the calendar might have changed, it’s the same old story with the same…
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We love our renters. You’re like family to us. And the fun part of family is poking fun at other family members. Which is why we’d like to share our 16 Most Embarrassing Apartment Maintenance Requests. We generated these after…
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For the renter who has “heat-included” in their lease, we first have an urgent plea: Stop wearing your shorts in your apartment. Instead, put on some pants, throw on the sweater, and help us save heat and energy. Now the…
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You’re ready to start the hunt for your first apartment. You’ve never rented before, but no way you’re going to stay in the dorms another day. It’s time to find that very cool Apartment in Madison, WI. Before you begin…
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If you’re looking to save money on rent, sharing a lease with a roommate is a great idea. It’s a horrible idea, however, if you pick the roommate from hell, as represented in this post’s Roommate Memes. So how do…
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If you’re a dorm-dweller chomping at the bit to move into your own apartment, you’re not alone. Thousands of first-time renters are about to begin the annual search for off-campus lodging, which is why we’re sending out this warning: Watch…
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We’re not trying to stir up any trouble here, but roommate problems are always a hot topic. Venting can be therapeutic, so we thought it might be helpful for you to get your particular roomie problems off your chest. Here’s…
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After you move out of your apartment, you may encounter a situation where your landlord did not refund your full security deposit. If you feel the action was unjustified, the most effective way to resolve the issue to write a…
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You’ve just moved into your new Madison Apartment – congrats. You likely did some budgeting for an apartment before you moved in, but did you remember those other expenses that creep up on renters? Here are 12 that are commonly…
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You’ve got your new roommate assignment, and you’re thinking it would be nice to meet your new Madison roommate before move-in day. But what’s the best way to make contact, and what’s worked best for new roommates in the past?…
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Move-in day is an exciting day for UW students, but it can be a depressing, difficult day for parents. While you’re excited to have your child open a new chapter is his or her life, you’re going to be going…
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You’re going to have plenty of stuff to do when moving into your first apartment, but do you have the right stuff? Do you need to bring anything to the apartment rental office? What’s the first thing to do when…
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It’s move-in day, and you’re excited to move into a new apartment. You’ve got your new key, and you arrive at the apartment at 8:00 a.m., as that’s when your new lease begins. you arrive at your landlords office at…
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If you have a Madison Apartment, you’ve probably heard the term “Normal Wear and Tear” in the context of your apartment lease. It’s an attempt by lawmakers to define who is responsible for damages or deterioration of a property –…
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Anyone who has walked through the streets of downtown Madison during the second week of August would swear a mass evacuation is underway. The streets are piled high with old couches, desks, clothes and other sorts of garbage. …
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As August draws near, we’re rapidly approaching a period known not-too-affectionately as “Move-Out Hell.” Pardon our language, but Move-Out Hell is the week-long period in August when seemingly all of the downtown Madison renters are either moving out, moving in,…
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