Lauren Ross

Can Landlords Discriminate Against Dog Breeds?

People love their pets, and that’s no tall “tail.” But when your beloved dog is of a certain breed...

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Pets

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Everything You Need to Bring to a Lease Signing

Congratulations, you did it! The apartment you found on Apartments.com is just about yours – the...

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Lease

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Leasing/Lease Options

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Fast Money-Saving Tricks to Save for a Security Deposit

The feeling of sadness, boredom and melancholy are all negative emotions we've all experienced at...

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Lease

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Budget & Affordability

Creating a Quiet Study Space in a Small Apartment

Where you study – and how – can greatly affect your learning. How much information you retain will...

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Students

Non-Monetary Factors to Consider When Renting or Buying a Home

If you’re in the market for a new home, there are going to be financial aspects to hash out before...

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Rental Types

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How to Get Apartment Cosmetic Changes Approved

After living in your apartment for quite some time, things such as the carpet, tiles and counters...

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Amenities & Features

What Contents You Should Include in Your 'First-Night' Apartment Box

It’s more than likely going to take you a couple of weeks to completely set up your new apartment...

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Move

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Moving In/Out

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What Renting a Condominium Entails for a Tenant

Physically speaking, condominiums and apartments don’t share a lot of qualifying distinctions in...

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Rental Types

Spectacular Pet-Friendly Amenities Offered by Apartment Communities

When you come across a pet-friendly community that has all the bells and whistles, you go for it...

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Pets

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Downsizing Homes with Kids in the Mix (Without Losing Your Marbles!)

Life sometimes hits you with the unexpected, and you may have to make impulsive decisions that will...

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Move

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Moving In/Out

How-to Guides: Preparing Your Kid for College

Rising high school seniors are not only preparing for a new academic school year, but also for their...

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Move

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Lifestyle

How-To Guides: Drafting a Roommate Agreement

Living with roommates can be an enriching experience, offering companionship, shared...

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Roommates

Best Pets for Apartment Living

The best pets are the ones who love unconditionally, provide companionship, and occasionally, pose...

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Live

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Pets

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Living in the District: Renters' Guide to D.C.

When you think of Washington, D.C., it probably brings to mind the White House, the Capitol Building...

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Cities & Neighborhoods

Falling in Love With Your Apartment All Over Again

At one point in time in your relationship, you were floating on cloud nine and madly in love with...

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Lifestyle

About the Author

Lauren Ross