Articles for Tenants

Apartment hunting is a grind, especially in crowded cities like New York or San Francisco. You need to have a game plan and do...

For our new "Ask a Landlord" series we'll be asking real property owners for their advice about your burning questions. This time we asked Cynthia...

Looking at an application and a background check is the best way for a landlord to know what kind of tenant you’re going to...

You deserve to live in a safe home. Even though landlord/tenant responsibilities regarding maintenance vary greatly by region, there are a few basic standards...

Congratulations! Your very first apartment! Are you excited, nervous, or even anxious?  That’s normal; there are tons of things to check and prepare for when...

There's arguably nothing worse than relaxing in your rental home on a rainy day and suddenly dealing with water seeping into your basement. For...

More families than ever are choosing to live in an apartment, even with children. Renting a place can give you flexibility, the opportunity to...

Here at Rentler we offer a screening system we call Rentability™. Basically, it's the process both potential tenants and landlords go through before signing a...

It’s no secret that financial planning, spending habits, and debt management directly impact your choices, lifestyle, and relationships. Specifically, when it comes to finances...

As a tenant, you want to make sure you are moving into a property that meets your needs and expectations. To ensure that, you...

The headlines about climate change over the past few years have been dire. “Climate change adversely affecting Virginians’ health”, “Central Florida heatwaves bring urgency of...

The rental market is exploding right now. We’ve heard about renters waking up at the crack of dawn to get an application in first,...