#renting

#renting

The Berlin housing market is exceptionally tight, with applicants facing immense competition for limited rentals, leading to long searching periods even for the best-qualified applicants.

The South firmly establishes itself as the top region for renters in 2025, by claiming an impressive 41 of the 50 featured cities.

As a rule of thumb, always open the drawers and cabinets during an apartment tour; it helps ensure you're not unknowingly entering a pest-infested space.

Even without a contract, the moment you pay rent to your landlord, that establishes a lease agreement that is recognized by the state of California.

"People take paying rent seriously," Allbee said. "What we're hoping is that people who are making this financial commitment and doing the right thing, see their credit increase."

"I love Hyde Park," one resident told Niche. "It is close to the major areas yet still [has] some distance. I love how easy it is to commute anywhere. I love the local business and schools. Being a mother of two, I have good options."

Renters are generally responsible for minor maintenance tasks and any damages they caused, while landlords must ensure the property is habitable and safe.

The average lifetime cost of owning a dog is around $35,000, while a cat comes in at $32,000, rivaling down payments on homes.

RentCafe.com conducted an analysis to identify 200 ZIP codes across the U.S. where luxury apartments are available at below-average prices, focusing on affordability.

Homeowners in the UK face penalties up to £5,000 for not providing a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 2030 when selling or renting their properties.

"To be honest, it felt like winning the lottery because finding such a beautiful house for rent that's also reasonably affordable is more the exception than the rule in Amsterdam."