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I found this article today in reference to smokers in rental units and a new law implemented in Buffalo, New York. I found it especially timely since in the past week we have had two tenants that were moving from their current apartments due to smokers in their buildings. Both tenants were highly allergic to smoke and were told there were no smokers in the building.
In one case the lease required tenants to sign a non-smoking addendum. When the current tenant complained to the landlord that the new tenant that had recently moved in downstairs was a heavy smoker the Landlord requested she prove it with pictures and 2 witnesses! The tenant had resided in the building for over 3 years and felt it wasn’t her responsibility to enforce the owner’s lease and is moving out.
The smoking issue has really become a “hot button” for many of the tenants and owners we deal with. Most of our private Landlords request non-smoking tenants and it is well received by most of our customers. I don’t doubt similar laws like those in Buffalo & other cities will be in place nationally soon.
I have pasted the link to the article here.
2+ bedroom/2.5 bath condo in heart of DeMun area in Clayton. Open floorplan with fireplace, hardwood floors in living space and carpet in bedrooms. Office/den area off living room. Granite and stainless steel kitchen and garage parking. This one has it all! For more information on this and other listings click here
Newer construction condo in gated community. New espresso hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Living room with gas fireplace and 50″ plasma TV with access to patio. Jacuzzi tub in master bath. One space in heated garage. For more on this and other listings click here
Large 1 bedroom Metropolis condo walking distance to Forest Park & Central West End shops & restaurants. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, in unit washer/dryer are just a few of the amenities in this condo for rent. To see more info on this listing click here
I read today that 25 percent of Internet surfers recommend websites to their friends. If you know someone looking for an apartment or condo rental, please send them to www.apartment-search.com! All our privately owned listings are there (in great detail and with photos). Then if you have questions, a live person will (usually) answer the phone and answer your questions! What a concept!
We’re live, we’re local, we’re free, and we’ve been helping St. Louis renters find their perfect apartment since 1986. If you’re looking outside St. Louis, we belong to a national network of dedicated, independent companies who offer similar services in 22 cities around the U. S. – www.apartmentsacrossamerica.com. Why not check it out and give us a try? Doesn’t cost a dime, and you just might find that one-of-a-kind dream condo apartment rental!
Beautiful 3+ level townhome close to Forest Park and Central West End shops & restaurants. 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Master suite with jacuzzi tub. 2 decks, 2-car garage. To see more about this listing click here
Recently read an interesting article by Steve Thompson, a freelance writer on StumbleUpon.com. It has some good suggestions, so thought I would share it with our readers. Hope you find it worthwhile/helpful!
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If you’re like most people, you spent about three hours online when you last had to search for a new apartment, browsing the long lists of photographs and descriptions posted by complex owners. This is a convenience that didn’t used to exist, and should be used whenever possible, but there are a few pitfalls to online apartment searching.
As an experiment, I called ten apartment complexes listed on Rent.com to ask about their rates and amenities. Of these ten apartments, nine were more expensive than their listings and one was significantly cheaper. One of the major pitfalls of online apartment searching is relying on the data that displays on the screen. If you’re going to use the Internet, call to verify before you get excited.
All Complexes Aren’t Listed
If you limit your apartment search to online listings, you could be cheating yourself out of a great apartment. In areas where traffic is high, complex owners don’t see the benefit of listing online, and you won’t even know they exist until you look them up in the yellow pages. If you’re going to insist on online apartment searching, remember to extend your search when you’re done.
Owners Embellish
Don’t be surprised if you visit an apartment complex only to discover that it looks nothing like the Internet ad described. A major pitfall of online apartment searching is the potential for owner embellishment. Beware of especially descriptive phrasing, such as “lagoon-style pool”, “brand-new appliances” and “soaring ceilings”. You could discover that they are anything but.
Pictures Lie
The pictures on the Internet of a particular apartment complex don’t necessarily have to coincide with the apartment you’ll be renting. Many apartment complexes have model apartments in which no one has ever lived, while others will show pictures of larger apartments to draw potential renters in. You can’t rely on pictures with online apartment searching; wait until you see the place with your very own eyes.
Don’t Waste Your Time
It would really be disappointing if your three-hour online apartment search yielded no viable results. You can have a list of fifteen complexes that sound appealing, then find out that none of them meets your expectations. In this case, you would have been better off driving around rather than scouring the Internet.
Experts are Valuable
An online apartment search is no substitute for a qualified Realtor or broker. You can gain valuable insight by working through a professional who knows the apartment complexes in the area and can match your needs to the available properties. Don’t experience this pitfall of online apartment searching unless you are ready to deal with the consequences.
The pitfalls of online apartment searching are many, but this isn’t to say that the practice won’t turn up any results. The best strategy is to use the Internet as a starting point from which to find the perfect apartment. Once you understand the neighborhood better, you can use more reliable sources.
2BR/1BA 2nd floor condo in desirable Brentwood Forest. Vaulted ceiling, fireplace and two decks. In unit washer/dryer. Available October 15th, possibly sooner.
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