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Security Deposit 101: Definition and All Your Questions, Answered

This article continues with one of the most fundamental rental concepts every renter should know and understand!  Today, we take a closer look at the security deposit and everything related to it.  If you have any questions about a security deposit, its definition, the amount of a security deposit the landlord can charge, or how to get your security deposit back, you’re in the right…

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Most Popular House Plants: Choose the One for You!

Have you ever been jealous of your friend’s apartment looking like an urban jungle, full of different plants, flowers, and weird-looking shrubs? Ever thought, “I wish I had something like this, but I don’t have a green thumb?” Worry no more! Whether you found yourself here to choose one little fern to put on your desk or are planning to turn your whole home office…

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Tenant Rights in New Jersey

We firmly believe that the most essential part of the Renters 101 handbook is not how to beautifully decorate your rental or make a good impression on your neighbors. Although it is important, and you can find plenty of advice on these subjects on the Rentberry blog, there is a topic you have to pay special attention to as a renter. Of course, it’s tenant-landlord…

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How Can You Negotiate Your Rent? Tips for Getting the Best Deal

Imagine you’ve found your perfect rental. It’s in a great location, close to your work, and has all the amenities you could possibly want. However, there is one catch — it’s $100 more than the maximum you determined to spend on the apartment. What do you do? Decide to throw in this money and give up on a habit of getting morning coffee in Starbucks?…

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What is Micro-Apartment? Is Renting a Micro-Unit Right for You?

No one can deny that the prices for real estate and rentals have been continually growing over the past decades. What’s more, the population of our planet has been increasing as well; just from 1950 to 2010, it grew by 174%, from 2.5 billion to 6.9 billion.  These are just two reasons why the micro-apartments have become so popular during the past few years. Today…

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Landlord-Tenant Laws in Oregon

As a renter, you might encounter some tricky situations and issues with the landlord. That’s why it is crucial to know your rights and obligations as a tenant to know how to act and what to expect from the second party in various circumstances. Although we’ve covered general regulations of landlord-tenant law, here we focus on specifics of Oregon rental laws, so you would know…

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5 Low-Risk Personalizing Tricks for Renters that Make a Big Impact

Even though renting comes with its various perks and advantages to owning property, renters around the world invariably face the same problem – making the rental feel like home. This can be especially difficult if you’ve moved around a lot, and it doesn’t really matter if you’re renting a condo or an apartment, there’s no denying that your personalization options are quite limited. And we…

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Renting in Historic Neighborhoods in Chicago

Whether you’re a bit of a history buff or are looking to experience Chicago in its entirety, there are some historic hotspots that you don’t want to overlook. These better-known attractions like Holy Name Cathedral, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, and the Historic Water Tower are all go-to’s. However, beyond popular historic tourist attractions, living in the historic neighborhoods strewn throughout the city holds the…

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Petiquette: The Rules For Living In An Apartment With A Dog

In years gone by, pets had their own little wooden houses outside in the yard. These days, though, pets are part of the family! The pup sleeps on the couch more than the humans do, and there’s more dog hair lying around than people’s hair.  Thankfully, many apartment complexes are getting onboard with the pet-friendly concept and are allowing dogs to share living space with their…

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