The temperatures are dropping, frost covers the trees in some areas of the country giving that beautiful, sugary look. Families have started lighting up the fireplaces, turning on heathers, and making the homes pretty for the holidays. Like anything fun,…
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Turkey Fryer Safety this Thanksgiving
Turkey Day is almost here! Serve up a delicious deep-fried turkey to your family for a step outside of the ordinary. Baked turkey is for the birds. Fried turkey provides a modern twist on a timeless Thanksgiving classic. But before…
Easy checklist to prepare your rental for fall
As summer draws to a close, renters can take a few simple steps to prepare their homes for fall and keep emergencies at bay. Transition to cooler weather months with ease thanks to a few simple preparation tips. This checklist…
In Case of Emergency – Is your contact info on file?
With Hurricane Sandy winding up to the hit the East Coast soon, it’s a good time to remind all of us about emergency preparedness. We designate the person to contact In Case of Emergency – ICE – at the doctor’s…
Cold weather care treatments for your rental
When the weather outside is frightful, make sure that your rental stays safe and warm. Use these three cold weather checklists to create a safe and comfortable home, even in the harshest weather. Outdoors Roof Maintenance– Designate a fall day…
Preparing to file a claim with confidence
You don’t want to wait until you come home to a ransacked and empty apartment to know how you would handle an insurance claim. The team at Resident Shield has come up with a few helpful pointers that will encourage…
How safe is your neighborhood?
Moving? You’ve probably got all sorts of things on your mind, from the type of apartment you want to have to what part of town you’d like to live in. One thing you should think about that might not be…
Why would you spend extra money on renters insurance?
I’ll never forget the day my college apartment was robbed. It started off just like any other regular school day around the end of the semester. I had several final exams to prepare for so I was busy studying and…
Documents to copy and store securely – or virtually
When planning for the safety and security of your family, keeping your personal, social and financial data safe and secure should be one of your most important priorities. You want to protect the contents of your home with renter’s insurance,…
Rights in a foreclosed rental
Are there any? A few years ago the answer would have been a definitive No. Just the 30 days notice to vacate after the foreclosure sale. The lease would have been cancelled by the foreclosure, and treated just like the…