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How can I stay warm this winter?
My apartment has a bunch of problems that make it hard for me to be warm in cold weather. What can I do about this? [more inside]
Renter’s insurance newbie questions
I moved into a new place and the landlord requires renter’s insurance with his name and coverage amounts he specified. I got a policy from Lemonade but they can’t add him as additional insured, just additional interested. When you’ve had policies due to landlord requirements,
how did you list your landlord and which company? I don’t have other insurance to bundle.
Why do most apartments not include ref's with water dispensers?
I noticed most apartments (in the context of mostly professionally-managed/owned, such as Bozzuto/Greystar/Avalon/Camden) do not offer refrigerators with water dispensers. Why do you think that is? [more inside]
Need advice on whether or not to move to new apartment with more space
I’m a 41-year-old living in Oakland, and I’m considering moving to a larger apartment in a building closer to my current one, but feeling uncertain about the decision. I’d really appreciate some outside perspectives since I don’t have anyone in my life I can ask for advice. [more inside]
The rent is too darn high
Torn between re-signing my apartment lease despite a dramatic rent increase (over 20%) and moving. It should be an easy decision, but finding a new apartment would mean a significantly longer commute and/or losing some amenities I kind of depend on. Plus... I'm hopefully buying a place next year, and I hate the thought of moving twice in such a short time span. [more inside]
Why am I hearing my neighbours?
For two years, I have heard no sounds from neighbours in my sturdy concrete condo building. Suddenly, I am hearing them. Why might that be? [more inside]
What to say when people ask about roommates
I am looking for an apartment in a new city. My budget is pretty low. People keep suggesting I get roommates, and I don't know what to say to shut that down, especially since I don't need to disclose the real reason to everyone. [more inside]
Trying to figure out NYC housing DOG law
My kitchen counters need to grow up.
My kitchen counters are at least six inches too short for me to be able to work at them with healthy posture AND while watching what I'm doing. I am a renter and can't just rip out the existing kitchen. Have you coped with this and if so how? [more inside]
Moving to Milwaukee - but where? and how?
I will be moving to Milwaukee, WI! What neighborhoods should I look in? What should I expect budget-wise? Looking for a 1-bedroom around $1200, and hoping to move quickly. [more inside]
Best place to look for (rental) apartments in Austin, from elsewhere?
More or less just the subject line. I looked on Redfin and listings were sparse; looked on Craigslist and a lot of them looked fake. Where should I be looking? I haven't looked for an apartment anywhere in 15+ years.
In which I highlight how "Chicagoland" people aren't Chicagoans
I have a niece who is moving to Chicago next summer. She's asking me where she and a roommate should look for apartments. We live in "Chicagoland" which means I work in the city sometimes, visit for concerts, restaurants etc. But I haven't lived there in 15 years. Can you give me some pointers? [more inside]
Parking spots occupied during construction, what now?
Our assigned parking spots at our apartment building are unavailable during construction, and our property management company appears to be avoiding taking responsibility for the situation. What do we do? [more inside]
How to Move Out
What person or combination of people do I need to be speaking to to help me make a robust, long-term plan to live on my own? [more inside]
Somewhere to Live
My kids are trying to secure an apartment near a university and it's not easy. I need advice on finances and how apartment leasing works and what to do to secure a place. [more inside]
Best way to soundproof a condo ceiling?
Moving into a new condo in three weeks, and I am wondering what the best way to soundproof it will be. Details: previous owner tells me that there's no insulation above the drywall, just empty space. Hardwood floors in the unit above me. I can hear a lot of noise above me--I can hear their conversations more clearly than any I have ever experienced in my 22 years of renting. If you have had this experience, what materials worked well for you? (I would love material that will help me retain cold air in my space as well, although I have a finite budget).
Moving to Idaho Seems Tough - Am I Doing It Wrong?
I live in Utah and would like to move to Idaho for a year, for hiking/ outdoors-ness (and skiing if possible, but not a dealbreaker). If I search Rentler in my price range (~$1500 for 1 bed apt) there’s almost nothing outside of Boise - even if I crank the search max up to $2000. Am I doing this wrong, or is Rentler not a good source for Idaho, or perhaps there are just not that many apartments for rent in Idaho?
How do I help a friend with cleanup and moving forward?
A friend of mine is drowning in “stuff.” How do I help her get her place cleaned out so she can move on? [more inside]
Taller than avg person seeks furniture for smaller than average apt.
I'll be moving from a private home shared with family into a small NYC apartment, and since the apartment is unfurnished I'd rather acquire some chosen pieces of new furniture than move around the existing furniture from the home. I could really use some opinions from current or recent apartment dwellers for things that I (a 6ft, 2inch person) can bring in. [more inside]
Not breaking a lease so much as a conscious uncoupling
I may want to break my lease to move in with my partner. My landlord would probably be happy I left, so they can renovate my apartment and increase the rent. Since we both want it, can I avoid paying a penalty for lease breaking? Long version inside. [more inside]
I love the NYT column "The Hunt." What else would I love?
I really enjoy reading The Hunt, which follows individuals and families in their search for an apartment or home in and around NYC. Sometime it's a hate-read (thinking rude thoughts at rich people throwing more money than I can conceive of at boring luxury apartments); sometimes it's a genuine pleasure to follow along as regular people find a home. What else would I enjoy reading? [more inside]
design blogs for schlubs
I have a really, really dumb and ugly kitchen that I'm struggling to make reasonably appealing and functional. Where can I see pictures of regular folks' ugly-ass kitchens, and how they make them liveable? Especially apartments, especially renters! [more inside]
Newer rental constructions in Philadelphia/where to live, 2021 edit.
Moving to Philly later this year, looking for possible places to live. Will be on a grad student budget but am willing to spend more on housing (but think: rent a studio, not more than that as finances will still be limited) because I want to live alone and feel safe (and I am a bit of a homebody and also COVID). I heard someone talking about newer constructions being impossibly flimsy and not good places to live, but I have lived in crappy old buildings before and don't really want that. What should I know about the Philly rental market and what is available as I look at places from a distance for now? More deets inside and thank you. [more inside]
How to navigate potential rent increase in 2021
Our landlady has the past two years increased our rent around the anniversary of our move in date. After the first year we've been month-to-month lease. We love our place and have no plans to move. Given the state of the world, the fact that we've been able to keep paying rent on time, and the current local market, I'd love to not have a rent increase this year. I'm not amazing at these sorts of conversations, so would love some advice on how to proceed. [more inside]
Why does my apartment have two kinds of power outlets?
I live in a recently renovated apartment in the US. My apartment has plentiful three prong power outlets, mostly two-to-a-panel. However, there are also a few single outlet panels, sometimes right next to the two-panel variety. The outlet itself is round and protrudes out from the panel a bit. Additionally, these don't seem to work? What could possibly be the reason for this?
Apartments in the Time of Corona
Moving down to Denver and would appreciate any advice about apartment searching from those who know the area, as well as "is this normal?" for some apartments questions [more inside]
Renewed my lease before new neighbor moved in... having panic attacks
This is a multipart problem. Firstly, my personal issues that I'm working on but can't overcome overnight and are causing me to feel powerless and depressed right now. I'm afraid of conflict but am working on it. Secondly, my home is my sanctuary. I lived in this apartment for 2 years, the first with a truly bad neighbor (let dogs use the balcony as the bathroom, subwoofer daily, stomping, throwing things) and then the neighbor after him was so quiet I could hardly tell she lived there and it was bliss. I signed my lease because I was so content and it would have been difficult to move now and look for a place with COVID going on. [more inside]
I can see clearly now, the grime is gone
Please help us get our windows clean. Complication: we're on the third floor. [more inside]
How long might the smell of antifreeze linger in my apartment?
I live in an apartment that is apparently heated by some kind of steam heating system, and I guess the superintendent recently added antifreeze to the system. Will this go away in a day or two, or is this something I need to talk to my landlord about right away? [more inside]
Good "Budget" Room, Apt., House Makeover Channels?
I find interior makeover and/or decluttering or even cleaning videos soothing to watch, but only if they are more of the budget or DIY type. People with plenty of money buying expensive things or hiring experts / labor is much less interesting for me. What channels are your faves for this sort of thing? [more inside]
How do I find a place to live in the Bay Area in 2019?
I'm moving back to the SF Bay Area. Yay! I missed it! But I have no idea how to start finding a place to live, or if the horror stories I've heard are common or one-offs. The last time I looked was 15 years ago, with a partner--and we stayed in the same rent-controlled apartment we found on Craigslist for over a decade before I moved out of state. Now it is 2019 and I am solo. Any ELI5 instructions, tips, or tricks you have for finding a decent place would be welcome!
Goodbye Portland, Hello LA.......for Now
My sister wants to try living in LA for a year to pursue her very niche career in music supervision. However she loves Portland, where she's lived the last 10+ years, and doesn't want to lose her cute 1B apartment here in PDX if it doesn't work out. A thought she had was finding a housing swap type situation. Are there resources for this that aren't easily found by googling? Barring her finding an ideal housingswap, are there artists lofts (her partner is a bonafide artist) or other affordableish/out-of-the-box living situations she might consider? Tentative move date: October 2019 [more inside]
My neighbor has no boundaries
I live in a small apartment building, and my neighbor across the hall is constantly knocking on my door, talking to me through my door, leaving things at my door, and trying to help me in uninvited ways when I see her in the hall. My landlord and I have talked to her a few times and a former tenant yelled at her. Is there anything else I can do? [more inside]
Pay up to see this apartment
Is it common for an apartment rental agency to request a completed application and fee upfront before letting you even view an apartment? [more inside]
Recommend blogs about apartment renovations, esp with little video
My life is a giant mass of stress. One thing that soothes me is looking at apartment renovations - good, bad or indifferent; cheap or reach-for-the-guillotine. Where do I find them? [more inside]
Hosting overnight guests comfortably in a one bedroom apartment
My partner and I are considering a one bedroom apartment for our next place. It’s almost 700 sq ft. If it was just myself, I wouldn’t think twice about hosting guests, but with my partner staying there, it feels more complicated. It’s just the living room and bedroom. When my mom comes, I’ll kick my partner and myself out most likely to the couch so she’ll have the bedroom. But with other guests, or if a couple comes to stay, what’s the best way to configure that? [more inside]
How to find an apartment in metro DC area?
It has been 16 years since I last had to find an apartment. I used the newspaper and printed guides to find one! I need to find one now, and I have no idea where to start. I am in the metropolitan DC area, and do not want to live in the city. I'd like to live in Montgomery County MD or Fairfax County VA. How do I find an apartment? What websites do I look at? What information do I need to have for applications?
Why does my kitchen smell bad?
A week ago I moved into a new apartment within a very old house. The kitchen always smells bad. I've tried all the likely fixes (details inside)but no luck. Any ideas for troubleshooting/fixing? [more inside]
New boundaries in my new apartment (for same old mom)
Life circumstances conspired to make me move back in with my mother three years ago. Now I have my own apartment again and will be moving in the next few days. My new place is 20 minutes from hers, and I'm worried about the micromanaging and boundary crossing. She does not respect verbal boundaries at all, and I'm trying to figure out nonverbal ways to establish boundaries. [more inside]
Renting an apartment in New York with mixed credit
We are a married couple apartment-hunting in New York. One of us has better credit than the other. Should we apply jointly or to have the partner with better credit apply solo? (Is that even an option?) [more inside]
Help me decide whether to pay a broker's fee
Should my partner and I pay a broker's fee for our intra-NYC move? [more inside]
Where to Live in North San Jose / Milpitas?
So, as per my previous question, I'm moving to the south/east San Francisco Bay area (Milpitas/North San Jose). Where should I live, given my goals? Neighborhood recommendations would be great. Specific complex recommendations would be greater. [more inside]
Help me find an apartment in College Park, MD
I'm moving to College Park for a year-long position at the University of Maryland! Starting sometime in July. I'm excited and there's a bunch of stuff I have to think about, most importantly where to live. I will be looking for a cat-friendly 1BR apartment, hopefully under $1500 but I'd be willing to pay a little more for the perfect place. So here's the type of place I want... [more inside]
Apartment hunting Philly frustration: Part 2
Apartment newbie here. Do I get a cheaper apartment now based on my minimal summer school budget or wait until fall when I will have more funding and can probably get a place more suitable to my needs and in my desired location? I'm currently in Philadelphia. [more inside]
How do you solve a problem like dog poo?
Someone in my large apartment building is letting their dog poop and pee inside the lobby of our building. It’s like RIGHT at the door leading outside, so it seems like they consider going outside, and then they just let their dog relieve itself inside. There’s carpet inside and tile in the foyer/lobby and the pee has soaked in. There are large amounts of poop as well that we (neighbors) have all stepped in. I learned from my neighbors that this is a frequent event and not a one time thing. [more inside]
Can I back out of an apartment lease I signed a few days ago?
I recently moved down to San Diego, and found what I thought was a nice apartment, but upon moving in discovered that I can hear literally everything going on in the unit above me - footsteps, TV, sex, you name it. Does this give me grounds to back out of my lease, and what would be the best way to handle this situation? [more inside]
Where should I move in the DC area?
In what neighborhoods in the DC area could I find a metro-accessible studio apartment for about $1500 a month? [more inside]
Family-friendly neighborhoods in Chicago proper
Our family may be relocating from NYC to Chicago (the city, not the suburbs). We are city folk and parents of a toddler, so we'd like to research neighborhoods that have decent public schools, parks and playgrounds, proximity to the trains, diversity, and other fun stuff to do. Are we asking for a pony or a unicorn? [more inside]
Drippity drops
I am not sure but I think my ceiling was leaking while I was gone over the holiday... however it isn’t dripping now and everything feels dry to the touch. Will I be ok to not get it assessed and just wait to see if anything drips again? [more inside]
Bird-friendly apartments in Central MA?
I have been searching and searching for a 1-bedroom apartment that will allow birds...and it has been difficult. Most will allow cats, and that is about it. You're lucky if you can get a small dog. And many realtors/landlords also ask for vet records as well.
However, what is the bird owner to do? Are there any tips/tricks to finding these hidden gems of the apartment world for pet owners? Have I missed something? [more inside]