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Fix It Yourself or Call Your Landlord?

It is an inevitable part of renting that something in your home will need to be fixed. As a tenant, it is important to know what you can fix yourself and what to leave to your landlord.

Fix It Yourself or Call Your Landlord?

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It is an inevitable part of renting that something in your home will need to be fixed.

As a tenant, it is important to know what you can fix yourself and what to leave to your landlord.

Learn about DIY repairs, when to call your landlord, and what to do in a maintenance emergency.

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It is an inevitable part of renting that something in your home will need to be fixed. As a tenant, it is important to know what you can fix yourself and what to leave to your landlord. Learn about DIY repairs, when to call your landlord, and what to do in a maintenance emergency.

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