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Landlord – Tenant Law, Provisions and Statutes
Landlord / Tenant Handbook, & Law HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK – You can also print a handy pdf version here This handbook is provided…
Landlord/Tenant Handbook & Law
HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK – You can also print a handy pdf version here This handbook is provided by the state of North Carolina,…
How to Easily Navigate MoveZen’s Showing & Schedule System
It is crucial that you notify us in advance if you are traveling a long distance for your appointment, especially if it will be a…
Identify a Rental Home Scam [In Seconds]
Is This A Rental Scam? According to Forbes, in 2018 5.2 million people have lost money to rental scams 43.1% of American Renters have fallen…
Matterport 3D Virtual Touring [Measuring Spaces]
Matterport 3D Virtual Touring/ Contactless Viewing More so than ever, 3D-Virtual Touring and contactless viewing have become an important tool for property management companies and…
MoveZen Property Management Has Laid Down More Roots!
Since 2006, MoveZen Property Management has strived to outperform not only the competition but ourselves. Over these last almost 20 years, to say we’ve seen…
5 Hot Interior Decorating Trends That Wont Break The Bank with Wayfair
Decorating or making a space yours doesn’t have to break the bank. Tired rental homes can finally be brought into this century all without causing…
How to Secure Your Rental Home Without Losing a Deposit
Renting a place is a first step before owning a home; however, you have to follow the contract that you and your landlord have agreed…
Easy Kitchen Upgrades for Your Tired Rental Kitchen
There comes a point when you just want to make this rented house or apartment into your home. The problem is that it isn’t your…
What Are My Options as a Tenant if I Cannot Pay My Rent on Time?
So you know that you don’t have enough money to pay your rent this month. Now what? What are your options if you cannot pay…
5 Things You Can Do In Charlotte, NC That Will Make Your Trip Special
With its tall skyscrapers and expanding population, Charlotte is one of the most modern cities in the union. However, Charlotte boasts a history stretching back…
Keep Your Rental Place in Great Condition With These Tips
If you’re renting an apartment, condo, or home, your rental deposit—the upfront money your landlord keeps in reserve to cover any damages—is a strong incentive…
[UPDATED 2022] Featured Rental Community – Renaissance Park, Raleigh, North Carolina
NO LONGER ACCEPTING RENTERS In a shocking turn, the HOA voted In October of 2021 not to allow rentals in the community displacing nearly 200…
If You Want to Get Rich, Rent DON’T BUY? Or At Least Don’t Assume You Have To Without Doing the Math…
[Update 2025] This is a fascinating take and certainly brings up some great points, but in 2025 we think owning a quality home of any…
Service Animals and Renting – Do You Know the Laws?
In a previous blog article, we discussed the benefits of accepting renters that own pets. Today we are going to look into the matter a…
Why You Should Never Allow Yourself to be Evicted (Hint, we Never Accept Past Evictions)
Let’s be clear—having an eviction on your record is catastrophic for your future housing prospects. Many renters seem unaware of how damaging it is to…
Is it a benefit or drawback for landlords to include a washer & dryer? It’s the 3rd Most Requested Item on Surveys
The 2025 Buildium Renter Survey is out and washer / dryer again makes the top 3. See the most recent data Even we are amazed…
How to Recognize a Natural Gas Leak in Your Rental Home
We want to keep our tenants safe. We also want to keep the building you rent in the best possible condition. Since you are in…
5 Ways to Get Stains Out of Your Rental
Life happens and evidence of those happenings are all around us. There is that wine stain on the cream Berber carpet. There is your grandson’s…
How to Get Pet Stains Out of the Carpet
We love our pets. We love the idea that our landlord lets us have our pets. We do not love, however, when our pets make…
What to Do If Water Leaks into Your Home?
There are few things that are more damaging to a home than water. Just take a look at the pictures of the aftermath of Hurricane…
How to Deal with a Noisy Neighbor
It never fails, you get a day off to kick back and watch movies and your neighbor decides to use his power saw all day…
5 House Rules for Tenants
House rules. You moved out to get away from those, right? Well, we promise to never set a curfew or require you to call your…
Apartment Upgrades Tenants Can Make in the Bathroom
While some tenants may be satisfied to live in whatever, wherever; there are some tenants who are willing to make some cosmetic changes to their…
What are the Best Public Schools in Raleigh, Apex and Cary, North Carolina?
As a parent, no doubt you are concerned with your children’s future. One way you can help them prepare for the future is by making…
MoveZen is Proud to Announce Discounted Services for Military, First Responders & School Teachers
So many women and men give of themselves every day in their selected industries. At MoveZen, we recognize the talent and sacrifice it requires to…
Featured Rental Community: Boylan Heights, Raleigh, North Carolina
If you are looking to move to Raleigh, then no doubt you are interested in learning about the neighborhoods, boroughs, and suburbs. This information will…