Alarm Systems Stock by Dan The Roommate Man | February 09, 2005Over the past two years, households that earned $50,000 or more annually and had the means to join the ranks of home owners or continue owning the roofs over their heads represented the fastest growing segment of the rental market, according to t... Similar Editorial : Home Alarm Systems by ajames. | Source : Home Security Kits
To Roommate Or Not To Roommate Making the DecisionDo you want or need to live with a roommate? What are the pros and cons of having a roommate? What should you consider when looking for a roommate? And what issues should you get settled before you move in? On this page we'll look at the pros and cons and some tips to consider; later, we will look at the some of the issues you should get settled before moving in with roommates...... Source : Mobile Homes For Sell
How Safe Is Your Security Deposit? Tenants are usually not into maintenance, therefore they aren't as careful with their rented property as they would be if they owned it. They also tend to see maintenance as the landlord's job. So, in order to assure the landlord that any damages made to the apartment while you are a tenant will be covered, most apartment complexes require a security deposit.The deposit is usually equivalent to...... Similar Editorial : No Deposit Home Loans by Brad Slade. | Source : Security Door Locks
How Much Can Your Landlord Charge You For A Security Deposit? State LimitAlabama No statutory limitAlaska Two months' rent, except where rent exceeds $2,000 per monthArizona One and one-half months' rent (unless tenant voluntarily agrees to pay more)Arkansas Two months' rentCalifornia Two months' rent (unfurnished, no waterbed); two and one-half months' rent (unfurnished, tenant has waterbed); three months' rent(furnished, no waterbed); three and one-half...... Similar Editorial : No Deposit Home Loans by Brad Slade. | Source : Security Door Locks
How Much Can Your Landlord Charge You For Your Security Deposit State LimitAlabama No statutory limitAlaska Two months' rent, except where rent exceeds $2,000 per monthArizona One and one-half months' rent (unless tenant voluntarily agrees to pay more)Arkansas Two months' rentCalifornia Two months' rent (unfurnished, no waterbed); two and one-half months' rent (unfurnished, tenant has waterbed); three months' rent(furnished, no waterbed); three and one-half...... Similar Editorial : No Deposit Home Loans by Brad Slade. | Source : Security Door Locks
Moving Into Your First Apartment Security Deposit: This is mini-landlord insurance. The deposit is equivalent to about one to two month's rent and can cover anything from a broken window to stained carpet. At the end of your lease, the landlord will conduct an inspection and see whether or not he or she needs to use any of the money on anything damaged beyond the normal “wear and tear” during your stay. State law may only use the...... Similar Editorial : Moving to an Apartment by Zack Fair. | Source : International Moving
Moving Into A New Apartment Security Deposit: This is mini-landlord insurance. The deposit is equivalent to about one to two month's rent and can cover anything from a broken window to stained carpet. At the end of your lease, the landlord will conduct an inspection and see whether or not he or she needs to use any of the money on anything damaged beyond the normal “wear and tear” during your stay. State law may only use the...... Similar Editorial : Moving to an Apartment by Zack Fair. | Source : International Moving
Moving Your Pet If you're planning a cross-country move by air, call the airlines first -- before you make any reservations -- and find out which ones allow pets as "animal passengers." Approximately 750,000 pets make airline trips every year. Most of the major airlines, such as American, Delta, Continental and Northwest, will allow animal passengers provided outdoor temperatures are within a certain range. Pets...... Similar Editorial : Moving On by SusanE. | Source : International Moving
What Is Renters Insurance & Do I Need It? Most renters use the homeowner's form of insurance known as the HO4 policy. This policy will typically cover furniture, clothing, and most personal property in the event of fire or smoke, lightning, vandalism, theft, explosion, windstorm, or water damage from plumbing. In most cases, the insurance company will take your word for what you think your property is worth. However, if you're wanting to...... Similar Editorial : Need Insurance by Atty. Gabriel Cosh. | Source : Auto Insurance Quotes
Communication-Key To A Good Roommate Relationship Open up the channels of communication early: Talk frankly about how excited you are, if you are nervous, etc. Get it out; they probably feel the same way. Doing so will establish that you're both committed to making it work, even when the honeymoon is over.Look at yourself and your own habits, think of what a roommate would most likely complain about and point blank say "Look, if my [snoring, late...... Similar Editorial : Persuasive Communication by Robert F. Abbott. | Source : Creating Intimacy
Still More Crazy College Roommate Stories A few weeks later we had thrown a small gathering and had people in and out of the house. Well I noticed that (and I mean no offense to frat boys when I finish this sentence) some 'think you are cool trying to take our cheap whiskey'-fratboy walked outside and tried to stash our cheap whiskey to take at a later point. Little did he know I noticed this. So instead of taking our cheap whiskey back,...... Similar Editorial : Ghost Stories by LeAnn R. Ralph. | Source : Driving Schools Online
More Crazy College Roommate Stories Naturally I overrode it.I moved in. At first Cathy was really cool, but over the course of days she starts to tell me her story. Turns out she's a Paxil addict who just got off her meds; she's bipolar; she may have schizophrenia; and her poor brother committed suicide by shoving a shotgun in his own mouth and pulling the trigger. I'm too nice, and I figure we all have problems, so I figure this is...... Similar Editorial : Ghost Stories by LeAnn R. Ralph. | Source : Driving Schools Online
More True College Roommate Stories Less than a week into the semester, CrazyBones decides that he doesn't need to go to class anymore. So this, along with the fact he doesn't have a job, provided ample free time for him to sit around in sweat pants and be an all around scrub. As a few weeks went by I could just tell by some small actions and a glint he had in his eye something was definitely not right in this guy's brain. But I'll...... Similar Editorial : Ghost Stories by LeAnn R. Ralph. | Source : Driving Schools Online
College Roommates 101 Yes, I heard all the roommate stories before I started college. The majority of them were about how awful roommates were and how it was impossible to get along. I had a major case of roommate phobia before I started college and I was convinced that I would get a psychopath for a roommate and everything would go downhill from there. To my surprise, my roommate and I became best friends and we...... Similar Editorial : College Admissions by Jeff Mictabor. | Source : Driving Schools Online
Even More College Roommate Tips Be realistic.Don't expect your roommate to be your best friend and constant companion. Continuous close contact can strain even the best of friendships.Keep the lines of communication open.Discuss the potential areas of conflict. Be open to compromise. If necessary, make a list of ground rules concerning such issues as music, smoking, and visitors. This will lessen the chance of arguments over...... Similar Editorial : College FAQ by Clyde Earhardt. | Source : Cheap Driving Schools
