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A tenant portal or resident portal is an online platform with one role in mind, to make a renter’s life easier. It’s a fast and secure way to pay rent online, view payment history, submit maintenance requests, and perform a number of other important renter services. Access has never been easier either. Connect from any smartphone or tablet by simply …
Much like those adorable cat memes all over the internet, our minds automatically think, “If I can fit it in the dumpster, it’s acceptable.” Unfortunately, we’re wrong and may even be breaking the law. There are some items inside your apartment that can’t go inside your communities trash or recycling dumpsters. Find out which common household items can’t go in …
All rental situations eventually come to an end. That’s why the building manager of a Wauwatosa apartment demands a lease agreement. If circumstances have arisen that would cause you to vacate an apartment in Wauwatosa, take the time to write the landlord a letter communicating your intent. When preparing to write a letter to your landlord, have a copy of …
Requiring a cosigner when co-signing an apartment lease is a common prerequisite for many property owners, especially if they are concerned about the renter’s credit history or a low salary. Often, young renters or renters with a poor credit history can rent nicer apartments when they have a cosigner to put the landlord at ease. However, if you are considering …
Two weeks before Thanksgiving, a vehicle parked in the driveway of a duplex in Enid, Oklahoma caught fire. The fire spread to some leaves below the car, which blew onto the house, quickly engulfing the home. Both units of the property were completely destroyed, leaving two residents with nothing but the pajamas they were wearing. According to Enid News, the …