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Old 12-29-2010, 04:45 PM
 
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So I was going to get a studio in Pottsville but it completely fell through in the worse way. I've tried looking on craigslist but NE Penn is so remote that I guess it doesn't exist for them. No luck on the Republican Herald online either. Where and how do you find apartments in Pottsville? Or better does anyone know of a studio/apt that's renting month-to-month?
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Old 12-30-2010, 08:45 AM
 
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I'm in Pottsville right now because my flight to Denver was canceled because of the blizzard. I looked at the Republican-Herald's online classifieds and then looked at the print edition at my parents house and it seems like there are more options in the print edition.

Also, if you have a chance to come and visit, you can drive around and look for 'for rent' signs. I've seen a few since I've been here, but not sure if they're studio apartments.
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Old 05-04-2011, 06:19 PM
 
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Yea Im having the same problem. Its almost easier to buy a house then it is to rent there from the looks of things. Craigslist has bout 10 apts in and around the pottsville area which is kind of depressing that there isnt more of a selection..
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Old 04-01-2014, 02:34 PM
 
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Most apartments have a sign out front. Inspect them very carefully and be alert for red flags.

PA is very landlord friendly, and tenant unfriendly. Stay out of the city--where you tend to find apartments. Get everything in writing and very detailed. Read the lease very carefully. Don't count on verbal promises. Do not sign anything under pressure. Find out who the neighbors are--do criminal background checks. what is the turnover rate? How long has the apartment been vacant.

Go to the Courthouse and government offices--Find out how many building code violations your landlord has. Find out how many buildings your landlord owns. Watch out for slumlords. Visit the area on different times of day and on different days. Check the crime stats, but realize they are not up to date. Find out how many units around you are Section 8. Check the sex offender list. Don't live near someone with a pit bull. Look at the children--are they clean, seem happy?

Drugs are moving into Pville and all of the associated crime. Get the new home alarm system from ADT for renters.

Find out about parking.
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