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Renting

Whether you’re renting a home, an apartment, or a room, here's all you need to know. Discover how to negotiate rental terms, what constitutes a fair lease, and what pitfalls to avoid.

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Renting vs. Owning a Home: What's the Difference?
The differences between renting and owning a home are complex: Owning isn’t universally better than renting, and renting isn't always si...
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  • How Much Rent Can You Afford on $50K a Year?
  • How Renting Out Your Spare Room Can Backfire
  • Young Professionals: Should You Rent or Buy?
  • Reasons Renting Is Better Than Buying
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    I Make $100K a Year - How Much Rent Can I Afford?
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    Temporary Leasing Out Your Home to Cover Your Mortgage
  • Renting out Your Home: Five Tips
  • When Is the Best Time to Rent an Apartment?
  • Lessee Definition
  • 6 Tips For Renting An Apartment
  • Do You Need A Rent Receipt?
  • Lessor Definition
  • Lease Option Definition
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    Security Deposit Definition
  • Easy Ways to Cut Rental Costs
  • Real Estate Agents Can Help to Find Rental Property
  • Month-To-Month Tenancy Definition
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    Waiver of Subrogation Clauses
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    Co-Tenancy Clause Definition
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    Lease Extension Definition
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    Implied Warranty of Habitability Definition
  • Retaliatory Eviction
  • To Rent Or Buy? There's More To It Than Money
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    Are You Ready to Rent?
  • Lease Agreement Form With Pen, Calculator
    Millennial Guide: How to Read a Lease
  • 3 Things to Consider When Renting By the Room
  • Choosing To Rent Or Buy in New York City
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