Whether you're moving into a luxury building with lots of amenities or something modest that you’re sharing with a roommate (or perhaps even two), maintenance issues are a fact of life for apartment dwellers. Whether it’s something simple like a garbage disposal that just stops working, a light bulb that flickers or doesn’t turn on, or cracked paint — all apartments have maintenance issues.
However, if you’re new to apartment life, you might not know how to handle these issues. Are there some things you can fix yourself? Can you prevent major issues before they start or at least nip them in the bud? How do you know when to call your landlord?
