Renter's Guide
RENTING
Is it legal to charge 'pet rent'?
QI'm interested in a rental that describes the rent in an odd way: First, the advertisement lists the rent, then it adds "pet rent." Is this legal?
When landlords default
Renters aren't immune to the heartache of foreclosure. When their landlords default on the mortgage, tenants could be squeezed out of a place to live. But often renters aren't aware of their rights in these situations.
Foreclosure crisis creates unique hardships for renters
After working a full day and tending to her three children, the last thing Latasha Jones felt like doing was making the rounds in her apartment complex to collect contributions for the building's water bill. But she had no choice _ the landlord, in foreclosure, had abandoned the building and stopped paying it.
LIVING SPACE:
Should you rent or buy during difficult economic times?
Surely we've learned a thing or two from the sub-prime mortgage crisis: Don't buy a home for $500,000 when you can only afford half that, no matter what mortgage lenders tell you.
IRS Tax Help:
What to do if you're moving
If you changed your home or business address, you'll want to remember these six tips to ensure you receive any refunds or correspondence from the IRS.
COSTS AND COVERAGE
Renters Insurance: What You Need To Know
It is an all-too-familiar news image: An apartment building smolders in the hours after a major fire. In all likelihood, the residents have lost most of their possessions.
