First apartment smarts / Byers, Ann

Offers people getting ready to move into their first apartment practical advice on finding an apartment to rent, budgeting for monthly expenses, working out problems with roommates, and handling the responsibilities of living away from home.

Provides tips in planning for a first apartment, including strategies to help in searching for one, guidance in trying to avoid possible differences with roommates, learning about planning for costs, budgeting for expenses, including moving, rent, utilities, food, transportation, and maintenance, as well as those expenses that are unexpected.