At Monterey, the Fruits Of an Arlington Revival- August 27, 2004 The old Columbia Heights apartment complex just north of Columbia Pike is the latest success story in the ongoing revitalization of one of Arlington's main corridors.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39194-2004Aug27.html?nav=rss_realestate/ren... Getting Permission Before Replacing Appliances Can Prevent Complications- August 27, 2004 Q I am renting a single-family home. When I moved in, the appliances were in bad shape or didn't work properly. They were outdated and old. So I replaced them with new appliances -- wall oven range, stand-alone range, refrigerator and dishwasher. According to my lease, I should not have done this without the owner's permission. Now the owner is selling the property, which I do not intend to purchase.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28170-2004Jul30.html?nav=rss_realestate/ren... Divorcing Landlords Can Create Special Perils for Tenants- August 27, 2004 Q For the past three years we have rented from a landlord couple; we are month-to-month. Recently we have been informed that the husband-and-wife landlords are getting divorced. Both have called me individually and asked me to send the rent check to them directly. The wife hinted that if I didn't send it to her, she would give me notice. Each has called a couple of times, and it definitely feels like harassment. The husband sent me a letter stating his new address and a rent increase. They...http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39196-2004Aug27.html?nav=rss_realestate/ren... Giving Notice Before Moving Out, Determining Rental Rate, Repair Requests- August 27, 2004 Edited questions from Apartment Life, Sara Gebhardt's online discussion about rental issues.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23871-2004Jul2.html?nav=rss_realestate/rent Withholding Payment Should Be Last Resort- August 27, 2004 Edited questions from Apartment Life, Sara Gebhardt's online discussion about rental issues.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39197-2004Aug27.html?nav=rss_realestate/ren... Woodlands, Wetlands, A Pool and Clubhouse- August 27, 2004 Bridgette Martin-Pyles and her children set a frenetic pace their first week at the Southern Walk rental complex in Ashburn this spring.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6628-2004Jul22.html?nav=rss_realestate/rent It's Home Chic Home in Trendy U St. Neighborhood- August 27, 2004 Two years ago, the corner of 13th and U streets NW was a commuter parking lot for Metro's Green Line. Now, the Ellington is selling itself as a cool place in a hot neighborhood.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19435-2004Aug20.html?nav=rss_realestate/ren... Jefferson at Thomas Farm, Part of a Growing Community- August 27, 2004 The Jefferson at Thomas Farm isn't a quick commute from downtown Washington, but that doesn't bother many residents. For some, it's what they like best about it.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23868-2004Jul2.html?nav=rss_realestate/rent Three Might Be a Crowd -- Check the Occupancy Limits- August 27, 2004 Q My husband and I live in a one-bedroom apartment. Our lease expires soon, and we are thinking of moving to a different apartment. We had a baby this year and we need to know whether the three of us can live in a one-bedroom apartment or whether we should go for a two-bedroom. How about one bedroom with a den I do not know the occupancy rules and hope you can help me. I live in Fairfax but am thinking of moving out of the county.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19437-2004Aug20.html?nav=rss_realestate/ren... Residents Come Home to New-Look High-Rise- August 27, 2004 After being displaced for more than a year by renovations, the residents of the Wildwood Towers apartment complex in Arlington have returned home.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5875-2004Jun25.html?nav=rss_realestate/rent |