Pests, Pests, Pests!!

Let’s face it, pests can be real pests. As much as we don’t like them, they are everywhere and have figured out how to live around us and constantly try to live with us. Bed bugs, mice, spiders, flies, cockroaches, all these critters can cause significant damage in your homes so we wanted to give you some tips on how to prevent them and get rid of them.

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Normal Wear and Tear Versus Damage

Some people may wonder what the difference between wear and tear and damage is. Damage is a change in the property caused by something the tenant did, for example, if you spilled something, made a hole in the wall or damaged the flooring or carpets. Wear and tear is how the condition and state of a place changes over time just as things age and are used, for example, when paint fades, pipes may deteriorate or electrical components wear out. Tenants are responsible for damage while landlords are responsible for wear and tear. In this week’s blog we wanted to over some things tenants can do to prevent damage to the property.

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Mental Health and Wellness Resources

We know being a student can be stressful and due to the stress of exams you may be dealing with uncertainty and circumstances that are taking a toll on your physical and mental health. So we’ve compiled a list of resources that are available to you to help you get through these trying times. Please keep in mind that some of these hyperlinks may change over time, so if you get an error when you click on it, please do a Google search of the title and it should take you to the updated page.

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How to prepare for exams

Exams are just around the corner, so we wanted to give you some advice on how to get ready for exams.

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Advice for Landlords

In this week’s blog, we decided to give landlords some advice because without them, there wouldn’t be as many off-campus housing options for students. We get to speak to landlords and tenants on a regular basis, so we are in a unique position where we get to see things from both perspectives, and we would like to share our thoughts with you.