Congratulations! After all of that work, the place is finally yours. Now, you can stay up late, have friends over, and do whatever you want (well, if it’s legal). To help you make the most of your new pad, here’s a list of “Top 5 Things To Do For Your Apartment”:

1. Check your bills – Make sure your paying for your utilities and not your next-door neighbor’s.
2. Pay your rent on time – Not only will it make your landlord happy, but will keep your credit report looking good. When you move, your next landlords will check your payment history. To ensure you pay your rent on time, set up auto-bill payment where your rent is taken out of your account automatically without you having to remember each month.
3. Check your security deposit – Make sure that your landlord has put your security deposit into an interest baring account. Ask if you can have a passbook for the account.
4. Buy renter’s insurance – Protect your apartment and your wallet, purchase renter’s insurance. You will thank me later.
5. Make It Your Own – Be sure to make your new apartment feel like home, decorate the way you want. Have fun!

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This is an excerpt from the upcoming booklet "Real World 101 Apartment Living Booklet" which will be included in all Real World 101 Care Packages.

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