The Risk Report

The Resource Hub for Smarter Renting

Are you on the hunt for a new place to call home? Finding the perfect rental apartment can be difficult, but it can be a smooth and enjoyable experience with the right approach.  In this ultimate guide to finding a rental apartment, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of finding one that meets your […]

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The short answer: You can rent out a home you bought with a VA loan, but only after you have honestly satisfied the occupancy requirement. The VA loan is for

The short answer: Military tenants are one of the most reliable renter pools near a base — steady BAH income, allotment-based rent, and year-long stays. To reach them, list where

The short answer: When a military tenant gets PCS or deployment orders, federal law (the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act) lets them end the lease early without penalty and you must

The short answer: Most active-duty servicemembers don’t live on base as the Department of Defense policy treats the surrounding community as the primary source of military housing, and the majority

The short answer: You can set pet policies (breed limits, pet rent, pet deposits) for ordinary pets. But under the federal Fair Housing Act, a service animal or emotional support

The short answer: Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), an active-duty tenant can end a residential lease early, without penalty, when they receive qualifying PCS orders or deployment orders