From looking for the perfect rental to enjoying your apartment and protecting your rights as a tenant, the Internet is there to help.
Follow these tips to make the most of your apartment experience.
Follow these tips to make the most of your apartment experience.
1. Got an iPhone? Use It to Help With Your Apartment Hunt
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There is a growing number of free apps for the iPhone and iPod touch that you can use to help you find an apartment. Check out this listing of popular iPhone and iPod touch apps that will help you find the perfect rental while on the go.
2. Search Several Top Apartment Databases at Once to Find the Right Rental
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Checking more than one listing site regularly for apartments is the best way to increase your chances of finding a new home that fits your criteria. But searching multiple sites can be a drag if you have to visit each one and reenter your search criteria. Here's a way to get around this and make your apartment hunt more efficient.
3. Try Online Matching Services to Find a Compatible Roommate
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Several online roommate-matching services offer to help you find a compatible roommate to share an apartment with you. Find out how these services work, how much they cost, and how to make the most of them.
4. File Discrimination Complaints Online
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If you believe you've been discriminated against by your landlord or other housing professional, you may be able to pursue a claim under federal discrimination laws. The easiest and fastest way to proceed is to file a fair housing complaint with the government online.
5. Use Twitter to Stay on Top of Apartment Living
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Keep up with the latest on Apartment Living / Rental by following me on Twitter, the popular microblogging site. If you don't have a Twitter account, why not give it a try with a free account? Here's how to proceed.
6. Use Web Services to Get in Touch With Family and Friends After a Disaster
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Were you ever caught in the middle of a hurricane or earthquake and had trouble letting your family know that you were safe? When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on 9/11, did you worry whether someone you knew was affected? It can be difficult to let family and friends know you're alive and well after a disaster. Here are some Web options that you're probably not aware of that will help you connect in case of a crisis.
