Elevators are very expensive to repair and/or replace. Most landlords would rather use a duct tape and bubblegum approach than spend the dough to do the job correctly. Read More →

Do you rent the unit, despite it's relatively minor problems, or do you point them out to your prospective landlord and risk losing an opportunity to rent a reasonably priced apartment? Read More →

You can always ask the landlord for his permission to paint or upgrade the carpet yourself. I rarely recommend that a tenant upgrade a landlord's property, but small fixes and new paint may be justifiable because the benefits may justify the cost. Read More →

While the rats may be coming from the restaurant, shouldn't my landlord be doing something to ensure that our building is safe? Read More →

Your landlord pulled one of the oldest, dirtiest tricks in the landlord playbook. We in the business call it "sewer service." Read More →

This is just a mistake in the drafting of the lease. You're not going to get a free month's rent. You should, however, be able to point out the mistake to get out a month early. Read More →