If you know a good apartment rental resource, that would be helpful, too. We are a couple going at the end of September for two weeks.

Some properties might not be advertised anywhere but maybe a knowledgable realtor can find me the right spot? I am looking for the cheapest apartment or any type of loft space (for artists, etc.) that's just open space and has a bathroom/shower and perhaps a kitchen that's for rent. I worked in the delivery services before and have delivered to residences that live in motel like tiny rooms and I wondered how they got ahold of it. I never see anything like these advertised. Maybe these renters knew a good realtor? I'm sure it's a cheaper rental space than those types that are advertised.

My family home is in one area of Nova Scotia and I work in another area. My family(wife and children) lives in the area where my family home is and therefore I have to rent an apartment in the city where I work because it would be too far to commute(three hour drive one way). I return to my family home area as often as I can. So I am renting an appartment only because I need a place to stay where I work. Can I deduct my appartment rental costs for income tax purposes?

I am about to sign a 1 year apartment rental lease in Boston. However, after doing the walk thru, there are serious upgrades needed!!!!! : including, new kitchen appliances, paint the walls, new closet doors in all the rooms etc. The management company says that they will make all the changes however, I want to have it in writing..How do I do this., Also, is there a general clause that covers all upgrades and renovations... I want to move in by sept 1.