Advice to my first-year self

In this week’s blog, we reached out to some of our community members and asked them to give us one piece of advice they would give to their first-year self and here are some of the responses we got.

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Moving Out? Here’s How to Make It Way Less Stressful

Classes are over, your final exams are either looming or (thankfully) behind you, and now it's time to think about moving out. Some people like to just wing it and hope for the best — but let’s be real, having even a basic plan can save you a lot of headaches. We’ve put together a quick guide to help you survive moving season with your sanity intact.

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How to Spot and Avoid Scams on RentWhiz: A Guide for Students

At RentWhiz, your safety is our top priority. We want to make sure you have a secure space to find reliable rental listings. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to spot scams and fraudulent posts. This is one of the most important blogs you’ll want to read, so don’t skip the details!

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Free Tax Clinics, File Your Taxes for Free!

With tax season upon us, it's time to file your taxes, and lets face it, filing your taxes can be taxing. In case you didn't know, most students are eligible for a free tax filing at a tax clinic.

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Normal Wear and Tear Versus Damage

Some people may wonder what the difference between wear and tear and damage is. Damage is a change in the property caused by something the tenant did, for example, if you spilled something, made a hole in the wall or damaged the flooring or carpets. Wear and tear is how the condition and state of a place changes over time just as things age and are used, for example, when paint fades, pipes may deteriorate or electrical components wear out. Tenants are responsible for damage while landlords are responsible for wear and tear. In this week’s blog we wanted to over some things tenants can do to prevent damage to the property.