Renter's Guide

Renter's Guide

Just because you're a renter, doesn't mean you don't have rights.

When landlords default, renters need to learn their rights

When landlords default

Renters aren't immune to the heartache of foreclosure. When their landlords default on the mortgage, tenants could be squeezed out of a place to live. But often renters aren't aware of their rights in these situations.

Foreclosure crisis creates unique hardships for renters

Foreclosure crisis creates unique hardships for renters

After working a full day and tending to her three children, the last thing Latasha Jones felt like doing was making the rounds in her apartment complex to collect contributions for the building's water bill. But she had no choice _ the landlord, in foreclosure, had abandoned the building and stopped paying it.

Should you rent or buy during difficult economic times?

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Should you rent or buy during difficult economic times?

Surely we've learned a thing or two from the sub-prime mortgage crisis: Don't buy a home for $500,000 when you can only afford half that, no matter what mortgage lenders tell you.

What to do if you're moving

IRS Tax Help:

What to do if you're moving

If you changed your home or business address, you'll want to remember these six tips to ensure you receive any refunds or correspondence from the IRS.

Renters Insurance: What You Need To Know

COSTS AND COVERAGE

Renters Insurance: What You Need To Know

It is an all-too-familiar news image: An apartment building smolders in the hours after a major fire. In all likelihood, the residents have lost most of their possessions.

Investigation: Renters Victims Of Housing Hustle

9:39 PM PDT, April 29, 2009

Investigation: Renters Victims Of Housing Hustle

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