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When a problem occurs in your rental, who do you call? This guide covers management company, emergency repair services, and utility companies by situation, plus how to reach your management company on Sundays, year-end/new year holidays, and after-hours; what "emergency contact" means in your lease; and what to do if you have no one to list.
Can you keep fish, small birds, hamsters, turtles, and reptiles in "no-pet" rental properties? This expert guide explains the scope and legal interpretation of "no-pet" contract clauses, how to confirm with management companies, which cases are easier or harder to get approval for, and the financial risks at move-out—all detailed by a real estate rental specialist.
Most pest problems in rental housing can be prevented through prevention before and immediately after move-in. Learn entry routes and pre-move prevention strategies for cockroaches, dust mites, ants, midges, and centipedes, plus how to choose and use fumigation treatments, bait stations, and pest prevention sprays, and understand cost responsibility rules—explained in detail by experts.
A detailed explanation of housing modification rules for home care in rental properties, how to negotiate with landlords, and the long-term care insurance housing modification cost subsidy system. Also covers how to choose barrier-free properties.
A comprehensive guide on how to handle hot water heater problems in rental apartments. Learn the steps to take when hot water won't come out, strange noises occur, or error codes appear; the correct way to contact your property management company; the basic rules for cost responsibility; and coping strategies while repairs are underway—explained in detail by a rental real estate expert.
A delivery guide for rental apartment residents who use online shopping regularly. Covers practical instructions on using delivery lockers, picking up packages at convenience stores or business offices, setting up doorstep delivery, requesting redelivery after absence notices, and handling different delivery companies.
A guide to choosing and using air purifiers effectively in rental homes. This article explains optimal specifications for tackling pollen, PM2.5, dust mites, and mold; how to interpret coverage area based on room size; placement tips; and expert guidance on what air purifiers alone cannot prevent.
A practical guide to preventing mold, condensation, and moisture problems in rental apartments during the rainy season and high humidity months. Rental real estate experts explain everything from humidity management basics to choosing a dehumidifier, location-specific strategies for closets, bathrooms, and kitchens, and how these issues affect restoration costs upon move-out.
A comprehensive guide to the causes of condensation on rental apartment windows and frames, and effective solutions. Real estate experts explain DIY-friendly thermal insulation sheets and condensation-absorbing films, proper ventilation methods, and daily management techniques to prevent move-out charges related to condensation damage.
A comprehensive guide to balcony and veranda rules for rental properties. Real estate experts explain the legal grounds behind prohibited activities (smoking, clotheslines, DIY modifications), whether gardening and bicycle storage are permitted, strategies to prevent neighborhood disputes, and how to handle restoration costs before move-out.
Learn the essential water fixture checkpoints you must verify during a rental apartment viewing. This guide covers water pressure at faucets, drainage speed, water heater types, whether a bathroom heating/drying unit is present, and signs of mold — plus a ready-to-use checklist and example questions to ask property management on the day of your viewing.
A rental property's management condition is reflected in its common areas. This guide explains what to check in the entrance, hallways, garbage disposal area, bicycle parking, and bulletin boards—both before and after a viewing—and how to assess the management company's quality.
