Maintenance Archives - College Rentals

What’s Your Damage? Things to Note on Move-In Day

June 25, 2018

Ideally, any preexisting damage in your apartment should have been recognized by your off-campus property staff before you moved in. Unfortunately, people being people are bound to miss critical faults for which you might be liable upon move-out. That’s right: damage done by former tenants might actually cost you your security deposit! It is…

8 Reasons Apartment Living Beats Renting a House

May 24, 2018

College Rentals

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If you’ve been trying to decide whether you want to rent space in a house or rent an apartment, look no further! Here’s why apartment home living is the good life. 1. Staying Social Almost all of the major apartment complexes in college towns sponsor community events, giving you the opportunity to meet…

Maintenance Problems: What Do I Do?

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

Maintenance problems are a mess, luckily most routine maintenance is covered in your lease. That means the air conditioning and heat, the water and your appliances are all covered by general apartment maintenance. Plumbing is also covered, so if the toilet gets clogged up or overflows, chances are there’s a maintenance person to fix it. If the…

Apartment Inspection: What Every Student Should Know

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

When you decide to rent an off-campus apartment, be sure you understand the nuances of the lease and make sure you conduct a thorough apartment inspection of the exact unit you’re renting. If you don’t, you may find yourself on the hook later for damages that were incurred before you even moved in and if…