landlord
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What Makes A Good or Bad Landlord? Reddit Weighs In
With the rental crisis on everyone’s minds right now, a Reddit thread has taken the opportunity to explore what makes a good vs bad landlord.
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How to Stay Safe When Renting a Room From a Stranger
Given a large swath of Australians have been dubbed “Generation Rent” due to the dwindling chances they’ll ever own a home, the recent economic turmoil — with interest rates, inflation, and rents soaring — is only adding further insult to an already grave injury. More people are being forced to get creative to secure housing.…
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How to Spot a Shady Landlord (Before It’s Too Late)
With the new year comes a slew of freshly signed leases. No matter the market conditions, there’s always a risk that the person selling and maintaining your apartment is, to use an industry term, a “total skeeve ball.” (Some of us would argue that the phrase “shady landlord” is redundant.) The reality of being a…
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Here’s How Renting Has Changed In Australia During Coronavirus
With the coronavirus outbreak shutting down Australia for the foreseeable future, many of those already affected are wondering how they’ll continue to pay their rental bills. Federal and state governments have acknowledged this is going to be a problem and have announced some steps to help ease the pressure. Here’s what you need to know.