The Truth About Renting an Apartment

insights for insights for LÅNDLORDSRENTERS We asked a bunch of renters and a bunch of landlords a bunch of questions; here is what we found out. What to Ask Renters Look For SPACE, FOOD, and LAUNDRY when looking for a new place. Renters Can I go month to month? Renovated often forget to ask Large Are utilities included? On-site or in-unit laundry What's the process for getting things fixed? Pet-friendly Landlords recommend asking Off-street parking What costs are shared? Close proximity to nightlife/restaurants Light bulbs? Ant traps? Close to friends Close to work If you get evicted you probably didn't pay your rent. Renters Typically Don't Break Their Lease 37% 100% if evictions were due to a of landlords asked failure to Yes have evicted a tenant. pay rent 15% Reasons why they do ranged from "Being a dumb ass" to 63% of landlords asked No have never evicted a tenant. "work commit- 85% ments." You're Not Alone Have you ever broken a lease? Most common complaints landlords hear #1 Most Annoying Rule Something Broke Come on! Dogs make life worth living!* *I am not particularly fond of cats, but I understand some people enjoy them, too. PETS Price Due Date Mold Top Five Things Renters Hate About Their Apartment /Bugs Poor Management Slow or non-existent repairs, hard to get a in contact with... A 1-Year Lease is Likely But you can probably go month to month after - Amenities No laundry, no dishwasher, no closets... Yes then month No to month shorter is ok allowed Is a 1 Year Lease Required? Neighbors Bills Bad insulation = high bills Loud, obnoxious, smokers.. Yes Other but they can only renew for another year Cost Too much $$ All results are derived from informal online surveys of renters and landlords. RENTSHARE" Solving problems for renters Pay Rent Online | Share Expenses | Get Reminders Most popular features in an apartment