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

moved out of the threebedroom we shared and Id like to take over the apartment and put my name on the lease After our lease expired March 1 I covered the rent for the entire place and Ive been paying my rent … … A At this point it sounds like you have become a monthtomonth tenant without a lease  Basically staying past …

By Mike Akerly |March 13, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: What?! My landlord blindsided me with move-in fees!

… an apartment in Queens Now that Ive signed the lease the landlord says I have to pay a movein fee right now and put down a deposit when I move out  Our … budget by getting each resident to pay a small onetime contribution  Deposits are equally important as they help …

By Mike Akerly |February 13, 2014 - 2:24PM
Rent Coach: Are brokers more willing to negotiate their fees in the winter?

… to avoid paying a broker fee or at the very least negotiate down from 15 percent During the slow months how open are … theres also a lot less inventory available on the market so your choices may feel slim As landlords are not often … of your case See all  … Rent Coach … Related Winter rental tips 5 to 10 off is not out of the question Insider tips for

By Mike Akerly |December 19, 2013 - 1:29PM