Articles Written by Dan The Roommate Man Ross From Isnare.com http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Dan+The+Roommate+Man+Ross Criminals Need Housing Too Real Estate Dan The Roommate Man Ross Sat, 20 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=8726&ca=Real+Estate Rental housing crime studies have repeatedly shown that moderate to high-crime problems can usually be traced back to a small percentage of residents. Those causing the crime problems are often the acquaintances, ex-spouses, or boyfriends of a legal resident who decided to move in without your permi... The Property Thief Real Estate Dan The Roommate Man Ross Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=8610&ca=Real+Estate For the property thief, the decision to commit a crime on an apartment property is a risk versus reward exercise. The risk of committing this crime is the chance of getting caught, losing the property, and possibly their freedom. The reward is the perceived benefit obtained upon successful completio... Not All Apartment Leases Are Created Equal Advice Dan The Roommate Man Ross Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=733&ca=Advice Before signing any lease: * Take a walk through the unit that you are renting to make sure it is in good repair. * Be sure to read the lease completely. All leases are not the same. What should be included in your lease: * All verbal promises should be reduced to writing within the lease. * Are ther... Four Rules Every Renter Should Know Advice Dan The Roommate Man Ross Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=663&ca=Advice Whether you're renting for three months or three years; these rules apply to anyone wanting to be a responsible renter. 1. Get everything in writing. Anything not specifically outlined in your lease should be put into a written document. Without documentation, you have no proof to back yourself up.... Moving Into Your First Apartment-Know All The Costs Advice Dan The Roommate Man Ross Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=668&ca=Advice When you move in to a new apartment, the landlord may charge you more than the first month's rent. Before you sign the lease, make sure you understand exactly what you're going to be charged, and get it in writing. Security Deposit: This is mini-landlord insurance. The deposit is equivalent to about... How Safe Is Your Roommate? Advice Dan The Roommate Man Ross Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=645&ca=Advice Landlord - Tenant Common Sense When choosing the perfect roommate, whether you are the tenant or the landlord, a little common sense and due diligence should be a pre-requisite before making your decision. Several factors come into play for both the landlord and the tenant. As a landlord, you are br...