How tenants lose their security or damage deposit

This week we’re going to talk about some of the ways tenants lose their damage or security deposit. Even though these items might seem like common sense, sometimes we get so caught up with other things that they slip our minds.

RentWhiz TeamJune 30, 2019roommates, Roommates, security deposit, damage deposit, roommate advice, Student Roommates, Off-Campus Housing, Off-Campus Accomodation, Off-Campus Student Housing

The five most important factors when selecting a roommate

We recently conducted a survey for some of our group members to identify the most important factors when selecting a roommate. We had a long list of respondents and data (thanks everyone!!) and here are the top five factors that people consider when selecting a roommate.

Robin MwesigyeJune 25, 2019roommates, Roommates, post-secondary student, roommate posting, roommate advice, Student Roommates, Nightmare Roommates, university accomodation, Off-Campus Student Housing, Off-Campus Accomodation, Off-Campus Housing

Credit reports and guarantors

If you are renting an apartment for yourself for the first time, one of the most difficult decisions to make is how much you can you afford to pay for rent.

RentWhiz TeamJune 9, 2019roommates, Student Roommates, student rent, roommate posting, credit report, credit score, Off-Campus Accomodation, Off-Campus Student Housing, Off-Campus Housing, rent, rentwhiz, first time renter

Things to consider when moving in

So you’ve finally decided on a place where you would like to live and you’re just about ready to move in to your new place. You may be feeling anxious, excited or just ready to get it over with, so we’ve put together a list of things for you to consider or do when you’re moving in.

RentWhiz TeamJune 3, 2019Moving, moving in, post-secondary student, rentwhiz, Off-Campus Housing, Off-Campus Accomodation, Off-Campus Student Housing, Student Accomodation, student rent

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

I’m guessing most of us like to live in a peaceful and harmonious environment, but the reality is, occasionally we have to deal with conflicts and disagreements. When it comes to your relationship with your landlord or your tenant, we hope it’s a good one, but if there are ever any disputes there are a few things you can do to try resolve them.