--- title: Hignell Rentals Blog (18) description: Hignell Rentals Blog (18) --- # BLOG Search ** Category All Apartment Living Living in Chico Rental Living Tips Rental Living Rental Search Cleaning Decorating North State Living Moving Safety Chico Apartments Location My First Apartment Pets Living in Redding Property Highlight COVID-19 Delay of Rent Request News Uncategorized [![Courtesy Tips for Dog Owners in Chico Apartments-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dog%20on%20couch_741360739.jpg?length=400&name=dog%20on%20couch_741360739.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/courtesy-tips-for-dog-owners-in-chico-apartments) 3 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Pets Pets ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/pets) ## [Courtesy Tips for Dog Owners in Chico ApartmentsCourtesy Tips for Dog Owners in Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/courtesy-tips-for-dog-owners-in-chico-apartments) For those of you who live with dogs, you know that having one while in a Chico apartment makes your living situation... 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A common argument against apartment living is that you don’t own the... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-perks-to-apartment-living) [![3 Ways Hignell Rentals Resources Are Amazing-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Downloading_Resources.jpg?length=400&name=Downloading_Resources.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/3-ways-hignell-rentals-resources-are-amazing) 5 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Search Rental Search ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-search) ## [3 Ways Hignell Rentals Resources Are Amazing3 Ways Hignell Rentals Resources Are Amazing ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/3-ways-hignell-rentals-resources-are-amazing) Here at Hignell Rentals we want to make not only apartment searching, but also moving in and every other aspect of... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-unpack-from-a-move-to-apartment-in-chico-or-redding-california) [![Got Dirty Furniture? Use These Tips to Clean Them In Chico Apartments-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vacuuming%20couch.jpg?length=400&name=vacuuming%20couch.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/got-dirty-furniture-use-these-tips-to-clean-them-in-chico-apartments) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning) ## [Got Dirty Furniture? Use These Tips to Clean Them In Chico ApartmentsGot Dirty Furniture? Use These Tips to Clean Them In Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/got-dirty-furniture-use-these-tips-to-clean-them-in-chico-apartments) Working from home and not leaving the house very often can have you seeing the dirt and grime build up on your... 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Many people realize too little too... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tips-for-moving-out-of-apartments-in-chico-california) [![9 Reasons Residents May Not Get a Chico Rental Properties Deposit Back-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/man%20showing%20empty%20pockets%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-136246088.jpg?length=400&name=man%20showing%20empty%20pockets%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-136246088.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/9-reasons-residents-may-not-get-a-chico-rental-properties-deposit-back) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [9 Reasons Residents May Not Get a Chico Rental Properties Deposit Back9 Reasons Residents May Not Get a Chico Rental Properties Deposit Back ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/9-reasons-residents-may-not-get-a-chico-rental-properties-deposit-back) It's your money, and you're looking forward to getting it back. Since a security deposit usually represents at least... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/9-reasons-residents-may-not-get-a-chico-rental-properties-deposit-back) [![Learn the Basics of Deposits for Chico Apartments-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pen%20on%20check.jpg?length=400&name=pen%20on%20check.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/learn-the-basics-of-deposits-for-chico-apartments) 2 Min Read [ Rental Search Rental Search ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-search) ## [Learn the Basics of Deposits for Chico ApartmentsLearn the Basics of Deposits for Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/learn-the-basics-of-deposits-for-chico-apartments) If you're like many people who plan to move to one of the Chico apartments in town, you've probably already carefully... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/learn-the-basics-of-deposits-for-chico-apartments) [![6 Things You Should NOT Be Doing in Chico Rental Properties-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/animated%20man%20repairing%20sink-126509229.jpg?length=400&name=animated%20man%20repairing%20sink-126509229.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/6-things-you-should-not-be-doing-in-chico-rental-properties) 2 Min Read [ Location Location ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/location), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [6 Things You Should NOT Be Doing in Chico Rental Properties6 Things You Should NOT Be Doing in Chico Rental Properties ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/6-things-you-should-not-be-doing-in-chico-rental-properties) One of the best things about Chico rental properties is the ability to fill out a maintenance request and have someone... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/6-things-you-should-not-be-doing-in-chico-rental-properties) [![Rental Living Tips for Arranging Furniture in Your Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2D%20room%20model-515606244.jpg?length=400&name=2D%20room%20model-515606244.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/rental-living-tips-for-arranging-furniture-in-your-apartment) 3 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Rental Living Tips for Arranging Furniture in Your ApartmentRental Living Tips for Arranging Furniture in Your Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/rental-living-tips-for-arranging-furniture-in-your-apartment) Rental living is filled with open spaces just waiting for you to put your stamp on them. Maybe you are moving into your... 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Then we'd... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/helping-a-friend-search-for-rentals-in-northern-california) [![10 Unusual Apartment Living Situations NOT Considered an Emergency-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/man%20shocked%20as%20foam%20comes%20out%20of%20dishwasher%20ThinkstockPhotos-847675964.jpg?length=400&name=man%20shocked%20as%20foam%20comes%20out%20of%20dishwasher%20ThinkstockPhotos-847675964.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-unusual-apartment-living-situations-not-considered-an-emergency) 3 Min Read [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/safety), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [10 Unusual Apartment Living Situations NOT Considered an Emergency10 Unusual Apartment Living Situations NOT Considered an Emergency ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-unusual-apartment-living-situations-not-considered-an-emergency) Most of us know what to do in an emergency situation, call 9-1-1, but when you’re in an unusual apartment living... 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For folks living in the North State, it's no shock that... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/pets-surviving-the-triple-digit-heat) [![What Not to Do This Summer in Your Chico Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-116258051%20(002)-1.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-116258051%20(002)-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-not-to-do-this-summer-in-your-chico-apartment) 2 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [What Not to Do This Summer in Your Chico ApartmentWhat Not to Do This Summer in Your Chico Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-not-to-do-this-summer-in-your-chico-apartment) Summer is that time of year where you pack as much fun as possible into your weekends, afternoons, and days off! You... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-not-to-do-this-summer-in-your-chico-apartment) [![Closet Organization Hacks for Your 1 Bed Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/epmty%20closet%20with%20hangers-601374300.jpg?length=400&name=epmty%20closet%20with%20hangers-601374300.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/closet-organization-hacks-for-your-1-bed-apartment) 4 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Closet Organization Hacks for Your 1 Bed ApartmentCloset Organization Hacks for Your 1 Bed Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/closet-organization-hacks-for-your-1-bed-apartment) When it comes to living by yourself in a 1 bed apartment the closet space is all yours. You don’t have to fight anyone... 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Ever wonder if that was true or if... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/upgrade-your-mattress-for-healthier-rental-living) [![7 Ways to Be Resident of the Year in Chico Rental Properties-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/resident%20of%20the%20year_1113947324.jpg?length=400&name=resident%20of%20the%20year_1113947324.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-ways-to-be-resident-of-the-year-in-chico-rental-properties) 2 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [7 Ways to Be Resident of the Year in Chico Rental Properties7 Ways to Be Resident of the Year in Chico Rental Properties ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-ways-to-be-resident-of-the-year-in-chico-rental-properties) When you’re renting a place, you hope you have a good property manager, right? 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