How to use Jetty, the modern solution to traditional renters insurance that’s affordable and easy to understand

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a bounty when you generate a quote. For various reasons, some renters can’t fulfill the security deposit or guarantor requirements of a new lease, putting them at a disadvantage for finding a stable living situation.  Jetty […]

Amazon’s new HQ2 could come with a scary consequence for renters — here are the cities most at risk

Amazon plans to spend $ 5 billion to build a second headquarters, dubbed HQ2, which will eventually provide jobs to as many as 50,000 highly-paid employees. Cities across North America have been submitting proposals to host HQ2 due to the potential for economic growth if Amazon comes to town. Rents could rise by over $ […]

Appalled by ‘crazy’ broker fees, 2 ex-Googlers founded a site they say has saved renters over $1 million

Courtesy of Joinery • Renters often pay a broker 10% to 20% of annual rent for an apartment in New York City. • Two former Google employees founded a peer-to-peer rental site to get rid of this fee. • Outgoing tenants are paid up to half a month’s rent for finding a new tenant, either […]

US landlord AIMCO is suing Airbnb because its renters are breaking their leases

Apartment Investment & Management Company (AIMCO), one of the largest owners and operators of apartments in the United States, has filed a pair of lawsuits in Florida and California against short-term rental site Airbnb, alleging that it helps tenants violate their leases and that it creates unsafe conditions for other renters. AIMCO owns or manages […]