Posted on June 30, 2009 by hometownrent
On Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m., HomeTownRent hosted its first focus group luncheon for clients of ChapelHillRent.com at Panzanella restaurant in downtown Carrboro, NC. The ChapelHillRent luncheon gave the HomeTownRent team an opportunity to thank longtime clients for using ChapelHillRent.com and supporting HomeTownRent’s endeavor to build the most comprehensive rental resources nationwide. The luncheon [...]
Filed under: Company News & Updates, Landlords & Property Managers | Tagged: Chapel Hill property management, ChapelHillRent.com, ChapelHillRent.com luncheon, DurhamRent.com, focus group, Panzanella, Panzanella Carrboro, RaleighRent.com | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2009 by hometownrent
As a renter, your freedom to change the contents of your house or apartment may be limited because renters do not legally own the properties they occupy; therefore, most landlords and property managers have the right to determine what kinds of things renters can add to or remove from their rental units. However, a majority of landlords and property managers will embrace energy-saving initiatives, especially if they currently pay for some of your utilities like water or electricity. In light of the struggling economy and increasing appeal of renting as opposed to owning a home, HomeTownRent recommends the following easy, affordable and renter-friendly ideas for creating a green rental that you can call home.
Filed under: Renters | Tagged: CFL, CFL bulbs, composting, creating a green apartment, DIY cleaning products, energy-saving light bulbs, environmentally-friendly rental, faucet aerators, flow restrictors, going green, green apartment, green cleaning products, green rental, green rentals, indoor compost pile, indoor composting, saving water | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2009 by hometownrent
Unfortunately not the Ghostbusters. As any renter knows light bulbs burn out, dishwashers cease working, showers stop putting out hot water and of course toilets stop flushing. So whose responsibility is it to get these things fixed and how quickly can you expect them to be repaired?
First check your leasing agreement as this often outlines [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2009 by hometownrent
When renting an apartment for the first time, it is often hard to know what to look for. The 10 tips below offer advice on what to look for when renting.
1. Safety
Safety is the most important thing when renting. Visit the neighborhood a few times – especially at [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2009 by hometownrent
On June 17th the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared a public health emergency for the town of Libby, Montana. A mine near Libby was the source for over 70% of all vermiculite sold in the United States from 1919-1990. It was later dis covered that the vermiculite was contaminated by an asbestos deposit also found in that mine. Vermiculite from Libby was used in the majority of vermiculite insulation in the U.S. and was often sold under the brand name of Zonolite.
Filed under: Rental Market News | Tagged: asbestos, asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Libby, Montana, Toxic Substances Control Act, TSCA, vermiculite, vermiculite insulation, Zonolite | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 30, 2009 by hometownrent
On July 1, 2009, BuffaloRent.com partnered with the Erie-Niagara Smoke Free Coalition to promote a campaign providing landlords up to $500 to advertise smoke-free apartments. The campaign highlights the economic and health benefits of Going Smoke-Free. The Coalition highlights a number of factors to encourage both property managers and tenants to consider smoke-free housing.
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