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Roxana Nica
Roxana Nica is a senior creative writer with RentCafe and ResidentShield, bringing over six years of experience in crafting digital content across various consumer industries, including fashion and interior furnishings. With a keen interest in exploring renters’ needs and wants, she focuses on offering smart solutions for a fulfilling renting lifestyle. Roxana holds a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in Advertising.
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Essential Electrical Safety Tips Every Renter Should Know
If you’re renting for the first time or living in a shared apartment, chances are you don’t think much about your electrical system until something…
Keep Finances Safe When Changing Homes: Does Renters Insurance Cover Moving?
Moving to a new apartment means fresh spaces, new routines, and the chance to start fresh. But while you’re planning color schemes and exploring your…
From Renter to Owner: Understanding the Right of First Refusal
If you’re a renter and your landlord suddenly tells you the apartment or house is going up for sale, it might feel like you’re being…
Ready to Relocate? 9 Renter Tips for Moving Out of State
There’s something thrilling about seeing your belongings in boxes, maps open in your browser, and your future zip code saved in your weather app. Maybe…
What You Need to Know About Theft Protection
Feeling safe where you live is one of those things that makes everyday life run more smoothly. When you know your space and your belongings…
The “Meet Your Neighbors” Strategy: How to Introduce Yourself in a New Building
There’s something both exciting and nerve-wracking about those first days in a new apartment. You’ve unpacked the basics, figured out your appliances’ settings, and investigated…
Sustainability Made Easy: How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home
Living in a rental doesn’t mean giving up on being eco-friendly. While you may not be able to make major changes to your building, there…
First Week, First Wins: The Move-In Essentials You Can’t Skip vs. What Can Wait
When you walk into your new apartment after signing the lease, it may seem like a blank canvas — so many possibilities, yet so many…
Keep Calm and Compare Renters Insurance Policies for Your Apartment
As a renter, you’ve probably heard about renters insurance and its benefits. If you’re considering getting covered, knowing how to compare renters insurance policies is…
Spring Into Action: 8 Home Maintenance Tips Every Renter Should Know
As spring rolls in, it’s time to shake off the winter cobwebs and give your apartment some much-needed TLC. While you may not own the…
How to File a Renters Insurance Claim and How Long It Takes to Get Paid
As a renter, securing renters insurance at the start of your lease is a wise precaution. After all, “life happens,” as the saying goes. Having…
Mastering Neighbor Etiquette: Unspoken Rules of Shared Spaces in Apartment Communities
Living in an apartment building can be a great way to experience city life, meet new people, and enjoy the convenience of shared amenities. But…
Acing College Life With Student Renters Insurance: What You Need to Know
When you start college, you step into a new chapter of your life as an adult. It may be your first time living by yourself…
Are Utilities Included? A Guide to “All-Bills-Paid” Apartments
In your search for a new place to live, besides the rent itself, apartment utilities are an important cost to consider. Monthly expenses such as…
Can You Transfer Renters Insurance When You Move to a New Address?
When moving to a new apartment, between packing and scheduling movers, it’s easy to overlook one crucial detail: your renters insurance. If you already have…
How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need? Figuring Out the Right Coverage Amount
You just signed the lease contract for an apartment and all your stuff — from furniture to electronics — is ready to find a place…
10 Heating Safety Tips to Keep You Warm and Worry-Free
Picture this: It’s a cold winter afternoon and you’re enjoying the warmth of the little fireplace in your apartment’s living room. Your cat is purring…
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes: Winter-Proof Your Apartment Like a Pro
When winter hits, it’s not just your hands and feet that get cold — your apartment pipes can feel the chill too. Frozen pipes can…