Renter Resources

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9 Ways to Avoid Apartment Rental Scams

As free services like Craigslist make life easier for renting your apartment, they also make it easier for criminals to pull off apartment rental scams.…

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The Difference Between a Student and Conventional Apartment Lease

Two types of renters are always on the prowl for apartments in Madison: Student renters and conventional renters. It’s why many property owners offer two…

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How to Maximize the Free Internet In Your Apartment

Free Internet is a nice perk for renters, but how do you make a good thing even better? To find out how you can improve…

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How to Sublet Your Room and Not Burn Your Roommates

It’s time we focused on those left behind when you’re subletting your room: Your poor, deserted roommate. Generally, these situations work out fine, but here…

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Why ā€œHeat Includedā€ Isn’t Such a Hot Deal

For the renter who has ā€œheat-includedā€ in their lease, we first have an urgent plea: Stop wearing your shorts in your apartment. Instead, put on…

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Helping The Beacon Provide Transportation for Those in Need

In December 2017, The Beacon – a comprehensive day resource center for people who are experiencing homelessness in Dane County – shared that it was…

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SBA Gives

SBA Gives Back With Second Chance Sponsorship

SBA Gives is a proud 2017-18 sponsor of a family participating in The Road Home of Dane County’s Second Chance Apartment Program. As a Second…

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529 Plan Qualified Expenses: Using the 529 to Pay Off-Campus Rent

A 529 Plan is an ideal way to save for higher education costs. But can you use funds from your 529 plan to pay your…

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