Her Cat, My Name on the Lease: Who Actually Pays?
Under a joint and several liability clause, a landlord can pursue you for the full cost of your roommate's pet damage. What to write down first.
Cats
The Pet Clause in Your Lease, Line by Line
Every pet addendum contains the same seven sections. Here is what each one does, which ones cost you money, and the clause most renters never read twice.
Cat Zoomies at 4 a.m. and the Neighbor Below You
Your downstairs neighbor is not hearing a cat, they are hearing landings. Map the four spots she jumps down from and treat those, not the whole room.
Rugs and Underlay for a Dog That Runs and a Cat That Lands
The pad does the work, not the rug. What IIC means, why your lease may already require floor covering, and how to treat a cat's landing zones.
Quiet Water Fountains for a Small Apartment
A fountain that hums quietly in a showroom can still be too loud for a studio apartment. Here is what the decibel numbers mean and where to put one.