Tuesday December 29, 2009
A tenant in Fargo, North Dakota claimed not to care about keeping his apartment door locked at night. But he did want to be awakened if someone entered his apartment without his permission.
His unusual solution, according to a report from KFGO, was to stack empty beer cans on a stepstool by the door.
Very early this morning, the tenant's security contraption was put to the test when an inebriated neighbor allegedly entered the apartment, possibly by mistake. Sure enough, the sound of the rattling cans roused the tenant, who fought the intruder until the police arrived to take him into custody.
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Friday December 25, 2009
How would you like to get a hundred dollars just for signing an apartment lease? Over one million renters have, thanks to Rent.com's $100 Reward Card offer.
If you're currently looking for an apartment or you're planning to start a search after New Year's, you can take advantage of this offer by doing the following:
- Find an apartment at a participating property using Rent.com.
- Tell the landlord or property manager that you found the apartment using Rent.com.
- Let Rent.com know that you've signed a lease at a participating property.
- Enjoy your $100 prepaid Visa® debit card.
Visit Rent.com's $100 Reward Card page for more information, including rules and restrictions.
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Thursday December 24, 2009
In this difficult economy and as we approach a new year, it makes sense to review your household budget to see which expenses you might be able to cut.
If you have a renter's insurance policy that's up for renewal, you might be tempted just to let it lapse in an effort to save money. Assuming you haven't suffered a loss, it may seem like the premiums you've been paying each month have been a waste, and you may feel as if the better option is to have that money earn interest in your bank account or use it to help pay for your many other living expenses.
But renter's insurance isn't something you should be quick to cut. Here's how you can justify keeping your policy, even -- and especially -- during tough times.
Sunday December 20, 2009
It's a shame, but criminals don't take vacation over the holidays. In fact, that's when some choose to strike to take advantage of the fact that many people are of greater spirit and have their guard down.
The Jersey Journal reported yesterday that an elderly woman was robbed Tuesday after she let two strangers into her apartment who claimed they were there to fix a water leak. While one of the pair ran the bathtub and sink to focus the tenant's attention, the other looted her bedroom, making off with jewelry and a checkbook.
Enjoy the holiday season, but don't let the good feeling make you become more trusting than usual when it comes to basic security issues, such as letting people into your home.
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