Rent Coach: Should I insist on getting a copy of my signed lease BEFORE I move in?

… Q I recently signed an apartment lease and paid first months rent the security deposit and a brokers fee  There are … I get it now … A Absolutely  You want to make sure that the landlord has in fact agreed to all of the terms  If for … were to make a change to the lease eg the dates the monthly rental or by crossing something out or writing something in …

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

… Q Im planning on moving to a new rental this winter Id really like to avoid paying a … very least negotiate down from 15 percent During the slow months how open are brokers to negotiating their fees And …

By Mike Akerly |December 19, 2013 - 1:29PM
Rent Coach: We broke our lease, found new tenants and the landlord blew them off. Why are we still on the hook?

… $800 fee involved and that we would be responsible for the rent until a new tenant started paying it  We actually had an acquaintance willing to take over the lease … After having paid the $800 fee the … the apartment and instead listed the apartment for $650 per month more than our current rent  They also advertised it as …

By Mike Akerly |November 22, 2013 - 1:01PM