I know some real estate agecies charge no finders fees on apartments but what is reasonable if you must pay?
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I wouldn't pay anything. There are tons of free apartment locator services out there where the apartments are the one that pay for the service.
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Free??  Nothing in real estate is free.  It's an expensive profession.
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Here.(Canada)...very little. You can't even have a family member or the like phone in to report a payment or get an outstanding balance to pay it for you. \n\nI work for a law office and when dealing in real estate transactions, searching the utility accounts is part of the due process. Unless you are acting for the seller, they won't even tell you the outstanding amount until the seller's solicitor has faxed  and confirmed that the property is being sold and the information is necessary to be released.
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Some agencies will reimburse you for your class if you sign up with that agency.  It depends on your state and the demand for real estate agents.
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how much were the late fees?? for 3 days?? if it was in the agreement and the fees were "reasonable" then yes. The landlord can charge any "reasonable" amount that reflects the landlord’s actual losses because of the late rent payment. Here's the catch though;  late fees should not be designed to penalize the tenant; unreasonably high late fees are usually not enforceable. Courts in some jurisdictions have held late fees that are $1 a day to be excessive.  Courts in other jurisdictions have held that charging $40 for being one day late is not excessive.  What a court considers to be an unreasonable and excessive late fee depends on the jurisdiction the property is located. Landlord tenant law is very complex, varies by city, and is constantly undergoing changes.  An experienced landlord-tenant lawyer can advise you of the exact rules your city has regarding late fees and can protect your rights. If the late fee is excessive and unreasonable, a court may declare the clause in the lease containing the late fee provision void.  A tenant may also be awarded money to penalize the landlord if the late fee violates a city or state law. You have to becareful with some landlords, especially in ca (i've lived in the bay area)..just b/c it is in the rental agreement does not make it legal.. contact the LEGAL AID office in your area to make sure what they are doing isn't illegal. Your situation sounds kind of fishy though.. double check to make sure, i might be wrong but it seems kind of odd. an eviction will become part of your 'record' so don't take the matter litely..good luck hon!
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Try Craigslist.org, you can look for apartments or post your need for an apartment and the price requirement for free.
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Check to see if you have a "by owner" business in your city.  They will help and you wont have to pay commission.
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Last time I checked you could for a fee of about $7 per month. I didn't think it was worth it though.\nGood Luck
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Check your CC&Rs (Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions) which sets out the rules for condo residents.  It should set out specifically what consequences there may be for unpaid fees to the HOA.  But I agree, why don't you just pay it?
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I live in California and I got my first apartment when I was 19.  I had a really good paying job so I didn't really struggle.  By law they have to pay 2 utilities.  Usually it's water and trash. What I thought was kind of weird was that there was a time when my rent was late, and I had to pay a 60 dollar late fee and write a statement as to why my rent was late.  I thought that was a bit much.  Also, If I had someone over for more than 3 days, I had to get permission from the landlord and stuff. It's pretty easy if you are tight with your money for the first couple of months so you can see exactly how much your utilities are
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rent- 500 per month for apartment\n\npay- around 20 per hour\n\nnot too many opportunities
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Late Fees Many landlords charge a fee for late payment of rent. For a late fee to be legal, it must approximate the actual damage suffered by the landlord by receiving the rent late. Late fees must compensate; they cannot penalize. "Actual damages" might include lost interest on the rent, the cost of sending the tenant a letter requesting payment of rent or making a phone call, and any penalty the landlord was charged for making a late mortgage payment. In some instances, judges have upheld late fees up to $15-20/month.\n\nLate fees must compensate--they cannot penalize. If you think the late fee you are charged is too high, do not pay it. Send your landlord a letter stating that the fee is too high and does not approximate actual damages, and thus you do not have to pay it. (See our Sample Letters--Disputing Late Fee Charge.) Your landlord may try to evict you for non-payment of rent, or deduct the remainder of the fee from your security deposit. However, if your landlord does this, you can challenge it. (See also our information on Evictions and Security Deposits.)\n\n\nthis is a great site to have bookmarked.  hope you find a great place.
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You might wanna check the renters law in your state. But if he got a 30 day notice, and it was  a month to month rent agreement. He can't charge u rent at all. He should have started advertising the apartment when you gave him the notice. And advertising fees are his problem not yours. I say don't pay and if he insists tell him you will take him to small claims court. Or sometimes the city has a mediation department that resolves disputes like those. call your county clerk and find out.
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The landlord can ask a tenant to pay for whatever they want.  It's up to YOU if you want to or not.  If you don't, I would suggest looking else where, where it's not included in the lease.
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You are looking for a Property Manager. Without knowing where you are located, my best advice is to do a search for "Property Management, city, state". Be sure to contact a few and ask what percentage they charge, if they will get the property rent-ready, what upfront fees are charged.
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yes.  Most apts don't look at cretid- they look at rental history.  If you have no previous rental experience, you will need a co-signer.  Sounds like you are in good shape.
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Talk to your landlord before the rent is too late.  Explain all the circumstances.  He should be understanding.  He would much rather have a filled apartment than a vacant one.  Offer to make a payment as soon as your husband gets paid.  If you've been late before, I doubt if you'll get the late fees waived, but it's worth a shot.  Those late fees do seem excessive to me.  I would check the rules in the state you live in and see if they are actually legal.\n\nGood luck