What to do if the air conditioner unit breaks in your rental When a Valley woman couldn't get her apartment community to help her with her air conditioner. She turned to On Your Side's Susan Campbell.

One of the most basic — and at times most confusing — issues for renters and landlords is understanding the obligation of both parties to maintain the property in good condition. For ...

As insurance, fill out a walk-through condition form when you move in. Apartment Therapy writer Jessica Tata includes this as one of the main tips for getting 100% of your security deposit back.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Banks also prefer to give out mortgages on buildings that are well managed with ample reserves and are not involved in litigation that could harm the association.