ROOMMATE REPAIR TIPS-PATCHING DRYWALLWritten by dan the roommate man
Sometimes when you rent places things happen. People can get out of control and damage is done to rental property. The most common problem is holes in walls. These holes can be fixed by you which can save you from having landlord fix it and deducting it off your security deposit.If you put a small hole in wall when you are moving out, you can repair it quickly. For holes less than two inches in diameter you will need: * Putty knife * Wallboard knife * Peel and stick repair tape * Spackling compound
| | HOUSING FOR STUDENTS IN BOSTONWritten by dan the roommate man
Students are finding it even more difficult to find an affordable apartment near campus in Boston area. A high demand for rental property hurts students because landlords prefer to rent to professionals first.A contributing factor to tight market is sale of condominiums as a primary residence rather than a rental unit. During early 90's many condominiums were converted into rentals because owner could not sell it. Today with a recovering economy and low crime rate in Boston, families are returning to city. Since end of rent control, typical rent for most Boston renters has increased to 38% of earned income from 30%. Back Bay and Beacon Hill rents are now averaging close to $2,000 a month up from $1,550 in 1995.
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