Ask the Experts http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts Helping Apartment Renters Get Answers They Need Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:54:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 I will be working in the D.C. area for a short time this fall, and I need to rent a studio/loft for about a month starting in mid November. How do I go about finding an apartment for such a short period of time? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/08/i-will-be-working-in-the-d-c-area-for-a-short-time-this-fall-and-i-need-to-rent-a-studioloft-for-about-a-month-starting-in-mid-november-how-do-i-go-about-finding-an-apartment-for-such-a-short-peri/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/08/i-will-be-working-in-the-d-c-area-for-a-short-time-this-fall-and-i-need-to-rent-a-studioloft-for-about-a-month-starting-in-mid-november-how-do-i-go-about-finding-an-apartment-for-such-a-short-peri/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:54:05 +0000 Debra Lane Stuckey http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=101 You may want to try a corporate apartment. These are fully furnished units that are made available on a short-term basis for renters, just like you, who only plan to be in the area temporarily.

Most corporate apartments do not require the renter to sign a standard, 12-month lease. Rather, they can be leased for six months, three months or even one month.

To find a suitable apartment, check the Advanced Search page and configure your search to reveal only the properties that offer corporate leases.

First, enter your desired neighborhood in the Location field – you can even search all of Washington, D.C. if you like. Then, make sure to check the “Corporate” box under Other Housing Types Offered, and you’re all set.

See the link below for an example. I ran a quick search for corporate apartments in Northwest, D.C. Of the more than 300 units in Northwest, 16 came back as an exact match for corporate apartments.

http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/search/district-of-columbia/northwest/a-10

Best of luck to you!

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/08/i-will-be-working-in-the-d-c-area-for-a-short-time-this-fall-and-i-need-to-rent-a-studioloft-for-about-a-month-starting-in-mid-november-how-do-i-go-about-finding-an-apartment-for-such-a-short-peri/feed/ 0 I am a student who lives in student housing, but I am now looking for my own apartment. I never really had an apartment lease before. How likely is it that I will be approved to rent an apartment being that I have no rental history in my name besides living in student housing? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/08/i-am-a-student-who-lives-in-student-housing-but-i-am-now-looking-for-my-own-apartment-i-never-really-had-an-apartment-lease-before-how-likely-is-it-that-i-will-be-approved-to-rent-an-apartment-bein/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/08/i-am-a-student-who-lives-in-student-housing-but-i-am-now-looking-for-my-own-apartment-i-never-really-had-an-apartment-lease-before-how-likely-is-it-that-i-will-be-approved-to-rent-an-apartment-bein/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:19:19 +0000 Debra Lane Stuckey http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=90 You should not have a problem renting an apartment if you have good credit and a job with qualifying income.

You may be asked to provide a guarantor at some properties. Each property is different.

Good luck!

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/08/i-am-a-student-who-lives-in-student-housing-but-i-am-now-looking-for-my-own-apartment-i-never-really-had-an-apartment-lease-before-how-likely-is-it-that-i-will-be-approved-to-rent-an-apartment-bein/feed/ 0 I have 3 months left on an 11-month lease. I lost my job and have to move to another state. Do I have to pay rent for the remaining 3 months? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/07/i-have-3-months-left-on-an-11-month-lease-i-lost-my-job-and-have-to-move-to-another-state-do-i-have-to-pay-rent-for-the-remaining-3-months/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/07/i-have-3-months-left-on-an-11-month-lease-i-lost-my-job-and-have-to-move-to-another-state-do-i-have-to-pay-rent-for-the-remaining-3-months/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:52:08 +0000 Debra Lane Stuckey http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=81 You should review your lease to see what the cancellation clause is for your lease. Each lease will be different. You should also look for a sublet clause.

I would recommend talking to your property manager as they can tell you what the lease rules are for your community.

You can also talk to legal representation to help you understand your obligations with the lease.

Thank you!

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/07/i-have-3-months-left-on-an-11-month-lease-i-lost-my-job-and-have-to-move-to-another-state-do-i-have-to-pay-rent-for-the-remaining-3-months/feed/ 0 Due to being laid off in 2008 and owning multiple properties at the advice of my attorney I declared Bankruptcy in early 2010. Since that time, I’ve been working and subleasing in DC, but now need my own apartment. I have no bills other than health insurance, life insurance, and car insurance. The house that I’m sharing is has been sold and I have to move. How can I position myself to rent an apartment? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/05/due-to-being-laid-off-in-2008-and-owning-multiple-properties-at-the-advice-of-my-attorney-i-declared-bankruptcy-in-early-2010-since-that-time-ive-been-working-and-subleasing-in-dc-but-now-need-my/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/05/due-to-being-laid-off-in-2008-and-owning-multiple-properties-at-the-advice-of-my-attorney-i-declared-bankruptcy-in-early-2010-since-that-time-ive-been-working-and-subleasing-in-dc-but-now-need-my/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 16:04:58 +0000 Debra Lane Stuckey http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=75 If you are on a sublease where you are currently living, you have been building rental history.  If you are not on a sublease, do you have canceled checks of your rent payments for the last several years?  You can provide that documentation as to your rental history.

There are many properties that will rent to someone who has declared Bankruptcy especially if you have maintained timely rental payments.

I suggest that you search for your new apartment home and be open and honest with your leasing consultant.  They will be able to guide you through the process.

Thank you and best of luck.

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2011/05/due-to-being-laid-off-in-2008-and-owning-multiple-properties-at-the-advice-of-my-attorney-i-declared-bankruptcy-in-early-2010-since-that-time-ive-been-working-and-subleasing-in-dc-but-now-need-my/feed/ 0 What is the best time of year in the DC Metro area to get the best rental prices? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/09/what-is-the-best-time-of-year-in-the-dc-metro-area-to-get-the-best-rental-prices/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/09/what-is-the-best-time-of-year-in-the-dc-metro-area-to-get-the-best-rental-prices/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:00:05 +0000 Karen Kossow http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=70 In many cases, Winter may be the best time to “find a deal”, however, with the market tightening up, and with the new buildings filling up, you may actually see specials start to go away as we head into the latter part of this year and the beginning of next.  If you find the apartment that you like, I’d recommend that you take it now.

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/09/what-is-the-best-time-of-year-in-the-dc-metro-area-to-get-the-best-rental-prices/feed/ 0 I live in a community that allows pets. I already have a dog. Do I have to tell my rental office if I get a cat? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/i-live-in-a-community-that-allows-pets-i-already-have-a-dog-do-i-have-to-tell-my-rental-office-if-i-get-a-cat/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/i-live-in-a-community-that-allows-pets-i-already-have-a-dog-do-i-have-to-tell-my-rental-office-if-i-get-a-cat/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:44:09 +0000 Karen Kossow http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=63 Yes, you should tell your rental office.

It is important for them to know so that when they have to enter to complete a maintenance request that you’ve submitted (or in the event of an emergency), they know what to expect within the apartment.

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/i-live-in-a-community-that-allows-pets-i-already-have-a-dog-do-i-have-to-tell-my-rental-office-if-i-get-a-cat/feed/ 0 Will I get approved for an apartment if I had my house foreclosed last year? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/will-i-get-approved-for-an-apartment-if-i-had-my-house-foreclosed-last-year/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/will-i-get-approved-for-an-apartment-if-i-had-my-house-foreclosed-last-year/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:04:03 +0000 Karen Kossow http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=50 There isn’t a hard and fast answer to this question as this depends on the criteria each management company has set, and if you were able to maintain the rest of your credit while going through the foreclosure process.

With our company, if the remainder of your credit is in great condition, you have nothing landlord/tenant related on your credit report, and you meet all other approval guidelines (income, etc.), you SHOULD still be approved. The only way to find out 100%, though is to go through the credit screening for the apartment that you are interested in.

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/will-i-get-approved-for-an-apartment-if-i-had-my-house-foreclosed-last-year/feed/ 0 I’m in a one bedroom apartment and cannot afford the rent. Can I get a roomate to help share the rent? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/im-in-a-one-bedroom-apartment-and-cannot-afford-the-rent-can-i-get-a-roomate-to-help-share-the-rent/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/im-in-a-one-bedroom-apartment-and-cannot-afford-the-rent-can-i-get-a-roomate-to-help-share-the-rent/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:20:06 +0000 Karen Kossow http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=56 Most companies will allow this, but if you are renting from a professional management company, the new person will need to qualify and be added to the lease as a lease holder in most cases. The best way to find out what you need to do is to check with the property management team.

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/im-in-a-one-bedroom-apartment-and-cannot-afford-the-rent-can-i-get-a-roomate-to-help-share-the-rent/feed/ 0 I recently moved into a new apartment and I just heard that the apartment community has changed owners. What does that mean to my lease? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/i-recently-moved-into-a-new-apartment-and-i-just-heard-that-the-apartment-community-has-changed-owners-what-does-that-mean-to-my-lease/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/i-recently-moved-into-a-new-apartment-and-i-just-heard-that-the-apartment-community-has-changed-owners-what-does-that-mean-to-my-lease/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:00:12 +0000 Karen Kossow http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=54 Unless there is verbiage in your lease that speaks to conditions changing due to a sale, it SHOULD mean that the terms of your current lease will be honored until renewal time. You may see other changes in the building relative to the new owners that are not governed by your lease, but things may also continue as they have been.

]]> http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/08/i-recently-moved-into-a-new-apartment-and-i-just-heard-that-the-apartment-community-has-changed-owners-what-does-that-mean-to-my-lease/feed/ 0 I can pay my half of the rent and my roommate can’t pay her half. Should I pay my half or wait until she can get her portion together too? http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/07/i-can-pay-my-half-of-the-rent-and-my-roommate-cant-pay-her-half-should-i-pay-my-half-or-wait-until-she-can-get-her-portion-together-too/ http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/2010/07/i-can-pay-my-half-of-the-rent-and-my-roommate-cant-pay-her-half-should-i-pay-my-half-or-wait-until-she-can-get-her-portion-together-too/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:39:14 +0000 Karen Kossow http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/ask-the-experts/?p=43 Unfortunately, if you aren’t able to pay your full rent on time, anyone who is a lease holder will be held rent responsible regardless of whether or not one person has paid “their share”.

So, whether or not you pay half or none on time, the rent will be considered late (and most companies won’t even accept partial rent; only full rent) and anyone who signed the lease will be held responsible.

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