Renter Resources
16 Things You Must Know When Renting Sight Unseen
If you’re considering moving to an apartment building that’s under construction, you’ll likely be renting sight unseen. These 16 must-know tips can help prevent costly…
What are Your Legal Options if Your Subletter Won’t Pay Rent?
What if your subletter won’t pay you the rent? You do have some legal recourse, but your options are very limited. We tapped the expertise…
7 Madison Winter Parking Tips You Must Know When it Snows
Winter is here, and with it comes snow, wind, ice, and if you’re not careful, parking tickets. You need the rules and regulations for Madison…
Apartment Lease Renewal: 6 Important Tips to Avoid a Renter Apocalypse
It’s almost apartment lease renewal time, commonly referred to as the Renter Apocalypse. Take action, or zombie renters on the prowl may rent your apartment…
Apartment Noise Complaint: How to Deal With Noisy Neighbors
It may come as no surprise that the most frequent complaints a property manager receives are noise-related. If you have noisy neighbors, here are a…
How to Keep an Apartment Cool Without Air Conditioning
Summer in Madison is a blast. Sometimes, however, it’s a blast of hot, humid air. To beat the summer heat, check out these 13 tips…
How to Handle 9 Typical Roommate Problems
Got a bad roommate? You’re not alone. A study from Boise State University ScholarWorks revealed that 25% of students reported college roommate problems. But you…
Finding a Subletter: How to Sublet an Apartment in 5 Easy Steps
If you’re a renter and you need to move out of your apartment, it’s time to find a subletter. Like everything, there’s a right way…
First Apartment Checklist: Everything You’ll Need and a Complete To Do List
As you get closer to moving into your first apartment, you need to get organized in a very big way. Our first apartment checklist includes…
8 Ways to Safeguard Your Security Deposit When Subletting
Convenient as subletting your apartment may be, you can’t take it lightly. Turn your keys over to a reckless subletter, and your security deposit could…