{"id":175855,"date":"2014-09-03T04:00:09","date_gmt":"2014-09-03T11:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/getrichslowly.org\/blog\/?p=175855"},"modified":"2019-12-16T22:41:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T06:41:29","slug":"looking-out-for-your-finances-as-a-renter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getrichslowly.org\/looking-out-for-your-finances-as-a-renter\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking out for your finances as a renter"},"content":{"rendered":"
Landlords and property owners have their fair share of problems: They have to manage, accommodate, repair, etc., their property. It’s a lot of responsibility, and with great responsibility comes great headache.<\/p>\n
But it ain’t all roses for renters, either. We’ve got rent increases, security deposits, and unannounced, inescapable construction. Last Saturday, I woke up to the sound of drilling on the wall next to which I sleep. It was 7:30 in the ever-loving morning!<\/p>\n
As a renter, there are a handful of important laws and considerations that many of us overlook. At least, I know I’ve<\/em> overlooked them. So I figured they were worth sharing. Here are some money-related things to keep in mind if you are a renter.<\/p>\n I never really thought about this, but it makes sense. There’s a busy season for renting, and, according to Apartment Guide, it’s between May and September.<\/p>\n “If you’ve got the flexibility, winter could be the best time of year for a move. Following the busy holiday season when most people are tuckered out (and their bank accounts are running low), fewer renters make a move. Because demand for apartments is lower, you may find a hot deal on rent during the cooler months.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rental site RentHop studied some data and found that November, specifically, was the best time to look for an apartment. They also found that morning was the best time to hunt online for apartments, as most brokers post between 9 and 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<\/span>There’s a High And Low Season For Renting<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Renter’s Insurance Is<\/em> Worth It<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n