Don’t become a holiday statistic. While decorating for the festivities this month may seem all sugar and spice and everything nice, live trees and greenery, combined with open candles and abundant electric lights, can be a dangerous combination. Here are…
Author: Anca Gagiuc (page 19)
A few things you should know about renters insurance
A study conducted by the Insurance Information Institute shows that 96 percent of homeowners have insurance, but only a bit over one third of renters do. In case of a natural disaster or a fire, the landlord probably has insurance…
When lightning strikes
Two weekends ago my house was struck by lightning. Luckily, we were unharmed, but many of the electrical appliances suffered from the massive voltage. I am a renter who had to pay for the replacements and this is why I…
Keep your home safe from springtime storms
This year spring took longer to settle. By now, the rising temperatures melted what was left of last winter’s snow, and depending on the region where you live, they could be making room for the season’s common weather moods: thunderstorms,…
Pet Fire Safety
The temperatures are dropping, frost covers the trees in some areas of the country giving that beautiful, sugary look. Families have started lighting up the fireplaces, turning on heathers, and making the homes pretty for the holidays. Like anything fun,…
Rights in a foreclosed rental
Are there any? A few years ago the answer would have been a definitive No. Just the 30 days notice to vacate after the foreclosure sale. The lease would have been cancelled by the foreclosure, and treated just like the…