Short on rent money? Suggestions for getting the rent paid on time

Having a bad month that finds you just a bit short on funds when it comes time to pay rent?

You're not the first and you won't be the last. Paying rent late, though, is one sure way to get on the landlord's bad side. It's also a sure way to incur extra fees on your tenant account.

If you're determined to pay rent on time but you're just a bit short on cash, check out "Can't Pay Your Rent on Time? Three Alternative Ways to Pay." The article, just published today, offers a few ideas you might want to try in order to pay rent on time and stay on the landlord's good side.



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Your first apartment -- can you afford it?

Are you financially ready to leave home and rent your very first apartment?

You'll need a good job, good credit and some cash on hand in order to be able to prove to a prospective landlord that you can afford to pay rent. To find out what else you need, and what questions you should ask yourself before taking this big step, read Can I Afford My First Apartment? Self Assessment.

For other good advice related to your first apartment, visit http://www.myfirstapartment.com/.




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Garbage disposal on the fritz?

Before you call the landlord or apartment manager to address the clank, buzz or total dead silence of your garbage disposal, follow these Renter's Repair Guide tips for a few easy fixes to try.

Note: It may be worth your while! Some landlords will charge you a maintenance fee if they have to send maintenance to fish a bottle cap, dish rag or children's toy out of your disposal. When I worked as an apartment manager, the No. 1 reason a tenant's garbage disposal would be "broken" was due to something that went down the sink that wasn't supposed to go there.

So roll up your sleeves and good luck!