Welcome to Apartment Survival!
We help apartment renters throughout the entire process of apartment hunting, living, and leaving. We’ve been featured in publications like Zumper, SFGate, The Telegraph, PropertyClub and many news websites.
We are a husband and wife team of former renters turned landlords who are here to bring our knowledge to help you and teach you the ins and outs of apartment renting and living.
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Before moving
Things to know before you find your apartment and move in.
- Can you Combine Income to Rent an Apartment?
Finding an apartment to rent on your own can limit what you’re able to afford. One easy way to help satisfy the … - 3 Times Rent Calculator (What can I Afford?)
One of the most common rules that landlords have when it comes to tenant screening is the 3 times the rent rule. … - What to Wear to an Apartment Tour (6 Tips to Get the Apartment in 2023)
It’s time for your apartment tour and you’ve got everything ready. You already know what to bring to an apartment viewing but … - 11 Questions to Ask When Touring an Apartment
Most apartment listings are quite descriptive these days, but they don’t always tell the whole story. Sometimes information is missing from the … - Apartment Viewing Checklist – 29 Items you shouldn’t miss
Touring multiple apartments can be a bit overwhelming at times. There’s lots of things to plan out, like what should you bring … - 5 Apartment Viewing Etiquette and Tips for 2023
During the 50+ apartment tours we’ve given we have seen the good and bad from prospective tenants. Most hopeful renters have been …
Apartment living
You’ve got the apartment! Now let’s dive in to some questions that may arise as you spend more time as a renter. Below are some posts to help you as you go about your apartment’s lease.
- Can you make copies of apartment keys? Legality + ethics
Living in an apartment comes with its fair share of challenges, and one of them is keeping your space secure. Your trusty … - Upstairs Neighbors Stomping? Here’s 5 Solutions
What the heck is going on up there? Bowling? A square-dance? A jumping jack contest?? Rachel and I have rented many apartments … - Where to Get Quarters for Laundry Near You (7 Best Places)
Our first apartment building had a coin-operated washer and dryer to help cover the cost of water and other utilities it cost … - How Many People Can Live in a 3-Bedroom Apartment? (Answered)
During your apartment search it’s important to learn about occupancy limits. You need to know the rules when it comes to how … - How Many People Can Live in a 1-Bedroom Apartment? (Answered)
When you’re apartment hunting it’s important to know in advance how much space you’ll need. How many people will be living in … - Why is My Apartment so Hot? (7 Best Solutions)
Is your apartment unbearably hot? Summers in some areas can create a hot apartment and make living uncomfortable and sometimes downright unbearable. …
Landlord Help
As former landlords, we know how to answer questions you will have about your own experience with your landlord. Everybody is different but we’re here to help you navigate some tricky situations with honesty and fairness for everyone. We’ve heard tons of landlord related issues from tenants, everything from landlords being to invasive and how to handle that, all the way to people dealing with their landlord dying and the renter not knowing who to pay rent to.
There’s lots of landlord related questions out there which is why we’ve dedicated an entire category just to that, here’s a few excerpts:
- What Can I Do If My Landlord Enters Without Permission? [Answered]
We all want to live in our homes peacefully and without intrusion. Our home is our oasis from the stress of the … - Can a Landlord Look in My Closet? [Answered]
Just because you are renting doesn’t mean you should give up your privacy. We’ve heard people asking before about what their privacy … - What happens if your landlord dies? [Critical Next Steps]
You came home one day and the next door neighborhood told you that your landlord died. This can be especially sad if … - Is the Landlord Responsible for Pest Control?
No one wants to see ants or cockroaches or mice in their home. Whether you own your home or rent it, pests … - How long can a landlord leave you without air conditioning?
A broken air conditioning system is uncomfortable at best, and dangerous at worst. After all, a hot summer day is not the … - Can a Landlord Tell You How Clean to Keep Your Apartment?
You are renting your home from the owner, your landlord. While you live there, can the landlord tell you how to keep …