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Renting playbook

How to Break a Lease Without Wrecking Your Budget

This walkthrough prices every route out of a lease early: the buyout clause, protected reasons, negotiation, assignment, and what the duty to mitigate does.

· 36 min readRead the guide →
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How to Get Your Security Deposit Back (8 Steps)

This walkthrough shows how to get your security deposit back in 8 steps, from lease clauses and move-out photos to the walkthrough and the follow-up letter.

· 37 min read
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How to Negotiate Rent (7 Steps, Rent Increases Included)

How to negotiate rent in 7 steps: research comparable units, time the ask at renewal, build leverage, push back on a rent increase, and get it in writing.

· 29 min read