--- title: Hignell Rentals Blog | Rental Living description: Rental Living | Hignell Rentals Blog --- # 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 [![Change of Address Checklist: Who to Notify When You Move-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Two%20people%20with%20boxes%20moving%20into%20a%20new%20home.jpg?length=400&name=Two%20people%20with%20boxes%20moving%20into%20a%20new%20home.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/change-of-address-checklist) 4 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), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Change of Address Checklist: Who to Notify When You MoveChange of Address Checklist: Who to Notify When You Move ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/change-of-address-checklist) Moving into a new home is exciting, but it also comes with a long to-do list. One of the most important yet often... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/change-of-address-checklist) [![What Does an Apartment Property Manager Do?-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/what%20does%20a%20property%20manager%20do-Blog.png?length=400&name=what%20does%20a%20property%20manager%20do-Blog.png) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/whatdoesapropertymanagerdo) 4 Min Read [ Chico Apartments Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/chico-apartments), [ 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), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [What Does an Apartment Property Manager Do?What Does an Apartment Property Manager Do? ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/whatdoesapropertymanagerdo) There are many different people that must come together to create optimal living conditions in an apartment community.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/whatdoesapropertymanagerdo) [![9 Effective Strategies to Find the Right Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happy%20couple%20searching%20for%20an%20apartment%20shutterstock_443200045.jpg?length=400&name=happy%20couple%20searching%20for%20an%20apartment%20shutterstock_443200045.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/9-effective-strategies-to-find-the-right-apartment) 6 Min Read [ Chico Apartments Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/chico-apartments), [ 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), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [9 Effective Strategies to Find the Right Apartment9 Effective Strategies to Find the Right Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/9-effective-strategies-to-find-the-right-apartment) If you’re in the hunt for apartments to rent in Chico CA, you know how overwhelming all the options can be. After... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/9-effective-strategies-to-find-the-right-apartment) [![[Property Highlight] Sheridan Square: New Take on Classic Comfort-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1301%20Sheridan%20Ave%20-%2032.jpg?length=400&name=1301%20Sheridan%20Ave%20-%2032.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/propertyhighlightsheridansquare) 2 Min Read [ Chico Apartments Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/chico-apartments), [ 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), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [[Property Highlight] Sheridan Square: New Take on Classic Comfort[Property Highlight] Sheridan Square: New Take on Classic Comfort ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/propertyhighlightsheridansquare) At Hignell Rentals, we pride ourselves on leading the pack when it comes to updating and modernizing our properties,... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/propertyhighlightsheridansquare) [![6 Ways to Build Community in Your Chico Apartment Complex-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HR-%20Community%20Blog%20.png?length=400&name=HR-%20Community%20Blog%20.png) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/6-ways-to-build-community-in-your-chico-apartment-complex) 4 Min Read [ Chico Apartments Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/chico-apartments), [ 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), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [6 Ways to Build Community in Your Chico Apartment Complex6 Ways to Build Community in Your Chico Apartment Complex ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/6-ways-to-build-community-in-your-chico-apartment-complex) Apartment living in Chico offers a wonderful atmosphere to build friendships that last a lifetime. However, in today’s... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/6-ways-to-build-community-in-your-chico-apartment-complex) [![Spring Cleaning Tips for Apartments in Chico California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/woman_sitting_with_her_cleaning_supplies.jpg?length=400&name=woman_sitting_with_her_cleaning_supplies.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/spring-cleaning-tips-for-apartments-in-chico-california) 2 Min Read [ Chico Apartments Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/chico-apartments), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Spring Cleaning Tips for Apartments in Chico CaliforniaSpring Cleaning Tips for Apartments in Chico California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/spring-cleaning-tips-for-apartments-in-chico-california) Now that it is spring, most apartment dwellers take this time to get their homes sparkly and clean. If you were... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/spring-cleaning-tips-for-apartments-in-chico-california) [![Maximizing Your Small Apartment Kitchen: Functional Countertop Appliances-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled%20design%20(1).png?length=400&name=Untitled%20design%20(1).png) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/maximizing-your-small-apartment-kitchen-functional-countertop-appliances) 4 Min Read [ My First Apartment My First Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/my-first-apartment), [ 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), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Maximizing Your Small Apartment Kitchen: Functional Countertop AppliancesMaximizing Your Small Apartment Kitchen: Functional Countertop Appliances ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/maximizing-your-small-apartment-kitchen-functional-countertop-appliances) Tired of being forced to eat microwaveable meals due to a cramped kitchen in your apartment? Living in an apartment... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/maximizing-your-small-apartment-kitchen-functional-countertop-appliances) [![Resolutions You Can Keep Living in Apartments in Chico California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2023%20goals_2229583709.jpg?length=400&name=2023%20goals_2229583709.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/resolutions-you-can-keep-living-in-apartments-in-chico-california) 2 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Resolutions You Can Keep Living in Apartments in Chico CaliforniaResolutions You Can Keep Living in Apartments in Chico California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/resolutions-you-can-keep-living-in-apartments-in-chico-california) You might call them resolutions. You might call them goals. We’ve even heard of people ditching both and choosing a... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/resolutions-you-can-keep-living-in-apartments-in-chico-california) [![‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Chico Rental Properties-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/santa_hat_by_pool-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=santa_hat_by_pool-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/twas-the-night-before-christmas-at-chico-rental-properties) 3 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) ## [‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Chico Rental Properties‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Chico Rental Properties ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/twas-the-night-before-christmas-at-chico-rental-properties) It’s almost Christmas at Chico rental properties We’re so excited we just have to jingle the keys To the apartments... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/twas-the-night-before-christmas-at-chico-rental-properties) [![Start Searching Hignell Rental Properties Today-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happy%20couple%20seraching%20online%20shutterstock_551942224.jpg?length=400&name=happy%20couple%20seraching%20online%20shutterstock_551942224.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/start-searching-hignell-rental-properties-today) 1 Min Read [ Rental Search Rental Search ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-search), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Start Searching Hignell Rental Properties TodayStart Searching Hignell Rental Properties Today ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/start-searching-hignell-rental-properties-today) Are you searching for a rental in Chico, Redding or other location in the North Valley? Do you know what you are... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/start-searching-hignell-rental-properties-today) [![Prepare Your Chico Apartment for Summer Vacation-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/to-do%20list%20and%20coffee-514914078.jpg?length=400&name=to-do%20list%20and%20coffee-514914078.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/prepare-your-chico-apartment-for-summer-vacation) 5 Min Read [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/safety), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Prepare Your Chico Apartment for Summer VacationPrepare Your Chico Apartment for Summer Vacation ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/prepare-your-chico-apartment-for-summer-vacation) Along with summer comes all of those vacations you’ve been planning for the last few months, or the spontaneous ones... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/prepare-your-chico-apartment-for-summer-vacation) [![How Chico Rental Properties Help Keep You Cool in the Summer-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Relaxing_by_the_pool.jpg?length=400&name=Relaxing_by_the_pool.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-chico-rental-properties-help-keep-you-cool-in-the-summer) 1 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) ## [How Chico Rental Properties Help Keep You Cool in the SummerHow Chico Rental Properties Help Keep You Cool in the Summer ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-chico-rental-properties-help-keep-you-cool-in-the-summer) We live in Chico too, we completely get it. The Chico heat can be downright unbearable with the temperature easily... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-chico-rental-properties-help-keep-you-cool-in-the-summer) [![Make a List and Check it Twice When Searching for Apartments-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/woman%20making%20list_1517508047.jpg?length=400&name=woman%20making%20list_1517508047.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/make-a-list-and-check-it-twice-when-searching-for-apartments) 2 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Make a List and Check it Twice When Searching for ApartmentsMake a List and Check it Twice When Searching for Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/make-a-list-and-check-it-twice-when-searching-for-apartments) In the hustle and bustle of your daily life, are you also trying to find a new apartment to rent? It can be an... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/make-a-list-and-check-it-twice-when-searching-for-apartments) [![Apartment Living Tips for When You’re Out of Town-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-691648400.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-691648400.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-for-when-youre-out-of-town) 3 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Apartment Living Tips for When You’re Out of TownApartment Living Tips for When You’re Out of Town ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-for-when-youre-out-of-town) Have you ever been bitten by the travel bug, and just wanted to get out of town? To visit the ocean, hike through the... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-for-when-youre-out-of-town) [![7 Things You SHOULD Be Doing in Your Chico Rental Properties-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cleaning%20blinds_1418090030.jpg?length=400&name=cleaning%20blinds_1418090030.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-things-you-should-be-doing-in-your-chico-rental-properties) 3 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) ## [7 Things You SHOULD Be Doing in Your Chico Rental Properties7 Things You SHOULD Be Doing in Your Chico Rental Properties ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-things-you-should-be-doing-in-your-chico-rental-properties) There are lots of perks to living in Chico rental properties. From having a pool and hot tub to a well-manicured... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-things-you-should-be-doing-in-your-chico-rental-properties) [![3 Quick Tips for Preparing to Move into Chico Rental Properties-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/girl_panicking-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=girl_panicking-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/3-quick-tips-for-preparing-to-move-into-chico-rental-properties) 3 Min Read [ Moving Moving ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/moving), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [3 Quick Tips for Preparing to Move into Chico Rental Properties3 Quick Tips for Preparing to Move into Chico Rental Properties ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/3-quick-tips-for-preparing-to-move-into-chico-rental-properties) Here’s the scenario: You currently reside in the Bay Area and have decided it’s time for a change. Your husband... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/3-quick-tips-for-preparing-to-move-into-chico-rental-properties) [![All I Want For Christmas is an Apartment in Northern California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/family%20moving%20into%20apartment_1443249521.jpg?length=400&name=family%20moving%20into%20apartment_1443249521.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-an-apartment-in-northern-california) 1 Min Read [ Rental Search Rental Search ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-search), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [All I Want For Christmas is an Apartment in Northern CaliforniaAll I Want For Christmas is an Apartment in Northern California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-an-apartment-in-northern-california) Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is an apartment in Northern California that I love and that I can call home. Is... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-an-apartment-in-northern-california) [![Holiday Tips for Decorating Apartments in Chico and Redding California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/christmas%20decor_345341510.jpg?length=400&name=christmas%20decor_345341510.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/holiday-tips-for-decorating-apartments-in-chico-and-redding-california) 2 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Holiday Tips for Decorating Apartments in Chico and Redding CaliforniaHoliday Tips for Decorating Apartments in Chico and Redding California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/holiday-tips-for-decorating-apartments-in-chico-and-redding-california) Are your apartments in Chico and Redding California merry and bright? ‘Tis the season to be jolly and your apartments... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/holiday-tips-for-decorating-apartments-in-chico-and-redding-california) [![Start Decorating Chico and Redding Rental Properties for Fall Today!-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fall%20decor_1507730648.jpg?length=400&name=fall%20decor_1507730648.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/start-decorating-chico-and-redding-rental-properties-for-fall-today) 2 Min Read [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Start Decorating Chico and Redding Rental Properties for Fall Today!Start Decorating Chico and Redding Rental Properties for Fall Today! ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/start-decorating-chico-and-redding-rental-properties-for-fall-today) When you're looking around your apartment, do you see all the summer decor you set out a few months back? With school... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/start-decorating-chico-and-redding-rental-properties-for-fall-today) [![5 Ways to Give Your Chico Rental Properties Some Love-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/house_in_heart_box-462792705-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=house_in_heart_box-462792705-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/5-ways-to-give-your-chico-rental-properties-some-love) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [5 Ways to Give Your Chico Rental Properties Some Love5 Ways to Give Your Chico Rental Properties Some Love ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/5-ways-to-give-your-chico-rental-properties-some-love) When moving into a new place or after being in the same location for awhile, you might feel like you need to refresh... 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