Let's Talk About Roommate Agreements
Let's Talk About Roommate Agreements

In one of our previous blogs, we talked about recommended roommate interview questions and this sparked a discussion about the importance of roommate agreements and some of things that must be included in roommate agreements. So, we compiled a list of these items from our group members and have them below for your reading pleasure.

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Common Mistakes for First Time Renters
Common Mistakes for First Time Renters

Whenever we are doing or learning something for the first time, we tend to make mistakes simply because we didn’t know better or just because it comes with the territory. We’ve gotten some feedback from some of our community members on things they would’ve done differently the first time they rented.

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Landlord and Tenant Disputes
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.

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How Do You Keep Your Tenant Happy?
How Do You Keep Your Tenant Happy?

In one of our previous blogs, we discussed how to keep your landlord happy. Believe it or not, this started a conversation and thread around things that a landlord should do to keep their tenant happy. So naturally, we felt obligated to write about it.

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The Terms Nearly Over and It’s Time to Move Out! Here are Some Quick Tips
The Terms Nearly Over and It’s Time to Move Out! Here are Some Quick Tips

Classes are finished, your final exam is right around the corner or is a thing of the past and it’s time to think about moving out. Here’s what you need to know…

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