Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Renting 5 Chapter 1: Understanding the Truths of Renting 7 Chapter 2: Evaluating Your Rental Hopes and Realities 21 Chapter 3: Considering Types of Buildings and Neighborhoods 35 Part 2: Hunting Down the Perfect Housing 45 Chapter 4: Let the Search Begin! 47 Chapter 5: Application Time 59 Chapter 6: Signing the Lease 73 Part 3: Settling In to Your New Home 83 Chapter 7: Congratulations! You're Moving In 85 Chapter 8: Footing Expenses Beyond Rent 97 Chapter 9: Living with Humans and Other Creatures 109 Chapter 10: Drip, Drip: Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 127 Chapter 11: Renewing Your Lease 139 Part 4: Enjoying Life in Your Own Place 153 Chapter 12: Following the Rules and Staying Safe 155 Chapter 13: Decorating Do's and Don'ts 169 Part 5: The Part of Tens 183 Chapter 14: Ten Things That Occur When Your Rental Is Sold 185 Chapter 15: Nearly Ten Questions About Government Subsidies and Your Rent 193 Chapter 16: Almost Ten Things a Rental Agent Can Do for You 201 Index 207.