Rent Coach: My roommates moved out and I want to rent our place solo. How does that work?

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By Mike Akerly |March 13, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: My landlord is threatening to keep my deposit if I smoke inside. Is that allowed?

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By Mike Akerly |February 27, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: What?! My landlord blindsided me with move-in fees!

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By Mike Akerly |February 13, 2014 - 2:24PM
Rent Coach: What is "preferential" rent?

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By Mike Akerly |January 16, 2014 - 12:51PM
Rent Coach: Should I insist on getting a copy of my signed lease BEFORE I move in?

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By Mike Akerly |January 2, 2014 - 1:21PM
Rent Coach: Are brokers more willing to negotiate their fees in the winter?

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By Mike Akerly |December 19, 2013 - 1:29PM
Rent Coach: We want to move out early and find new tenants, but the landlord wants to sell instead of re-rent. Who's responsible?

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By Mike Akerly |December 5, 2013 - 12:50PM
Rent Coach: We broke our lease, found new tenants and the landlord blew them off. Why are we still on the hook?

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By Mike Akerly |November 22, 2013 - 1:01PM
Do I have to pay a broker fee on an apartment I found through the super?

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By Mike Akerly |November 7, 2013 - 12:44PM