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Are Carpets the Landlord’s Responsibility?

Are Carpets the Landlord’s Responsibility?

You are probably curious as to whether carpets are your (tenant) or landlord's responsibility. Fortunately, you've come to the right place. While the specifics can depend on your lease, generally speaking, the landlord is responsible for ensuring the carpets are in...

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Where Do Students in Philadelphia Live?

Where Do Students in Philadelphia Live?

Are you a student in Philadelphia and thinking of being close to your university, but off-campus? First, check out the map above to see where your university is located within Philadelphia, and the neighborhoods that are close by (distance wise). In general, since...

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What Does Package Service Mean in Apartments?

What Does Package Service Mean in Apartments?

The term package service on an apartment listing can mean several things ranging from a professionally installed package-locker system, front desk acceptance of packages, concierge delivery of packages (rare), to simply an empty storage room that can accept packages....

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What does Apartment Maintenance Include?

What does Apartment Maintenance Include?

As a prospective apartment tenant, you are probably wondering who is responsible for apartment maintenance and what it includes. Apartment maintenance refers to the reasonable upkeep and services to keep your apartment and the property in functional and quality...

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Is a Duplex Better Than an Apartment?

Is a Duplex Better Than an Apartment?

Are you in the market to rent an apartment or duplex? First, let's look at the definitions. Then, we will explore some of the pros and cons of each. While a duplex and apartment are similar in that they both contain units to house people, a duplex refers to two...

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Do People Commute from Philadelphia to New York?

Do People Commute from Philadelphia to New York?

Do people commute from Philly to NYC? Yes, people certainly do that. Even with travel, one can still save approximately $33,000 to $41,000 a year or more by living in Philadelphia.  Are people moving to Philadelphia? Yes, thousands of people have moved from NYC area...

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How Do I Know if my Apartment is Internet Ready?

How Do I Know if my Apartment is Internet Ready?

When you move into an apartment, you're probably wondering whether it is internet-ready. An internet-ready apartment is particularly important for today's renter as the advent of flexible work schedules and hybrid work continues. What Does Internet-Ready Mean?...

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10 Things that Make Apartment Landscaping Gorgeous

10 Things that Make Apartment Landscaping Gorgeous

To make an apartment building look attractive to tenants, gorgeous landscaping is key. Not only does it add to the aesthetics of the building but it is also a calming influence on residents. But good landscaping is way more involved than planting a few trees. Here are...

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Who is Responsible for Changing Lightbulbs?

Who is Responsible for Changing Lightbulbs?

Generally speaking, most leases stipulate the tenant is responsible for changing lightbulbs. Practically speaking though, in today's modern world of renting, the best property managers and landlords will go the extra mile and change lightbulbs that are part of the...

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What Is The Normal Ceiling Height For An Apartment?

What Is The Normal Ceiling Height For An Apartment?

When you rent an apartment, you probably have your own things to bring such as your TV, bed, furniture, dining sets and more. You also probably have heard that higher ceilings make the apartment feel bigger. That's all true and makes sense. A typical ceiling height in...

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