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Household Descriptions

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Apartments
Individual self-contained housing that occupies a part of a building. An apartment range from studio/efficiency to a number of bedrooms.

When comparing apartment complexes note the differences in amenities. Large apartment complexes can have great amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, tennis courts, clubhouses, on-site laundry centers, etc... Smaller complexes can provide a greater neighborhood feel.

Studio apartments typically are smaller and cheaper with the kitchen, dining and bedrooms all sharing the same space.

Condos
A condo or condominium, is similar to an apartment except the owners of condos share the ownership of public spaces in the building. 

Renting a condo gives you the feel of a home without having to come up with a down payment—or mow the lawn. Condominiums are typically part of a multi-unit dwelling where a homeowner's association manages common areas. With many of our listings coming from individual landlords, LAH Residential Rentals provides unique condo listings that are hard-to-find anywhere else, including the classified ads!

Duplex
A duplex is a house divided into two-units but usually indistinguishable from a normal house.

Living with a roommate doesn’t mean you have to give up your privacy. Get your own room and share expenses with a duplex. Duplexes offer the convenience of apartment living but can be detached, stand-alone, or part of a great complex of dwellings.

House
An independent building that serves as living quarters for one family.

Want the space of a home and a yard of your own but without the hassles of ownership—or the mortgage? Renting a home is the perfect choice. When a drain gets clogged or the roof needs to be replaced, all you have to do is call your landlord—and then kick back and relax.

Lofts
Lofts are apartments usually built in former industrial buildings and converted into open living space.

Want to be chic without the high price tag? With a loft, you can get a place in the trendiest part of the city and keep a grip on your budget. With many lofts being developed from factories and historic buildings in the downtown Birmingham area, lofts are typically more convenient to work, arts and entertainment, fine dining, and urban activities.

Town House
An attached single-family home, typically in the style of a row house.

A Townhouse gives you the feel of a home without having to come up with a down payment. Many townhomes have patios and backyards with room to roam. Renting a townhome give you the sense of a regular home without the maintenance and upkeep of one.

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