Download or read book First Apartment Smarts written by Ann Byers and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting book provides solid tips in planning for a first apartment, including strategies to help in searching for one. It also offers readers guidance in trying to avoid possible differences with roommates (such as suggestions for terms to be covered in a roommate agreement). Students learn about planning for the costs of living on their own, budgeting for expenses, including moving, rent, utilities, food, transportation, and maintenance, as well as those expenses that are unexpected. The application, inspection, and rental agreement stages are explained, as are the steps for moving out of an apartment.