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Autopilot mode is now available for property maintenance! Set your spending limits for the year or per work order - we'll only notify you if costs are going over budget https://t.co/yWKrni4zPq

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@charleseichmann This would indeed be a fair housing violation - thanks for spotting! It’s illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants because they have children living with them—or if they are pregnant or planning to adopt.

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We replaced rental brokers with software and filled 200+ vacant apartments
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"I'm planning to use my security deposit to cover last month's rent. Is that allowed?" #AskFlip https://t.co/0v54Qe10bB

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Online rent payment might be more convenient during a pandemic, but can your landlord require it? #AskFlip https://t.co/Mnr9hvqd0s

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Last year, 169 new people moved to Austin *per day.* Here's our guide to finding a sublet in one of the country's fastest-growing cities https://t.co/7HOWE49fSN

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"My landlord is telling me that they no longer accept personal checks, money orders, or cashier's checks." #AskFlip

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"Now she tells me she can do whatever she wants and that she's not leaving." #AskFlip

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Rent hikes suck at the best of times—but are they even legal during a pandemic? #AskFlip https://t.co/2WiP01zubM

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And, in a rare moment of good news, there's a chance you could ask for—and get!—a rent reduction if your lease is up soon https://t.co/HxytufAZG9

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Are you a renter with a coronavirus-related question? We might have the answer: https://t.co/08j7T8u1zJ

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Here's what to know if you're worried you can't make rent this month https://t.co/bC6vz1nLTE

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She's rented the same apartment for 40 years. Can her landlord really ask her to put down a security deposit *now*? #AskFlip

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“The landlord won’t refund me a penny. What can I do?” #AskFlip https://t.co/t1nGfsr9P5

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BUT if you're asking that question because you're worried about making rent, check to see if your city or state has put a moratorium on evictions. A lot already have, including New York.

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As life-altering as COVID-19 has been, it doesn't mean you can legally break your lease. Here's why: https://t.co/IBBKnOVXNq

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Unless there's something seriously wrong that makes the apartment unlivable (no hot water, doors or windows that don't work, etc.), you're probably going to have to pay a fee to break the lease - or stick around until it ends. https://t.co/ziLiW7D3FZ

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“I moved in 24 hours ago, and I’ve slowly realized that my apartment is nothing like the ‘nearly identical model’ I was shown. Can I get out of the lease?” #AskFlip

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In short, no. This situation sucks, but it's also a teachable moment. If a management company or landlord won't show you the actual unit you'll be living in before you sign the lease, it's a red flag. https://t.co/0g8hLU6aap