Why I am so... LIVID...

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Ok, so upon recent, I have been saving money to move. Currently, I live with my boyfriend and FireAngel... FA, of whom, I don't even really see on a daily basis anymore... But anyhow...

I had inquired about a Townhouse down the road that has had a RENT sign in it since this winter. It is right down the road from where I work, that being said, I can still walk everyday as per usual. (Because my boyfriend drives the car. I don't mind.)

Zach and I had both put in $30 for a credit check, and of course, since we are young and don't TECHNICALLY OWN anything (The car was a buy here pay here place.) we failed to clear the check. In return, she told me I should get a cosigner. I was reluctant to ask my dad, but I did so anyway because I won't have anywhere to live otherwise. He said yes and all that was left to do was get a hold of the landlady again.

Here's the thing- It took me a week to reach her the first time, then, when we were ready to look into the apartment itself, she was late and said she FORGOT. In that week, I called her SEVERAL times. No answer.

Since I finally had a cosigner I gave her a call. No answer. I called her for a couple days straight. No answer. I left her messages. No answer. I even informed her that I am giving my 30 days notice like TOMORROW. No answer.

So, I ended up calling her from my work phone. She answered. Imagine that. Different number. Huh. Really now? Why wouldn't she answer my number. Oh here's why.

Me: Is this Rita?
Her: Yes, this is she.
Me: It's Stacy, I have been trying to get a hold of you all week.
Her: I got all your messages. You have a cosigner?
Me: UH YEAH. Like I said, I have been trying to get a hold of you because I am on a pretty TIGHT schedule. My dad said he would cosig...-
Her: -WAIT. Your dad? Your dad is gonna cosign? How is his credit?
Me: EXCELLENT ACTUALLY-
Her: -OH, Because I just thought like one of your friends was gonna cosign or something.
Me: Wait... What? No. My dad is. I said so in the message...
Her: Well, I have been busy with another applicant.
Me: What!? How about I make an appointment again? I will see you on Wednesday at 4. Is that good?
Her: Ehh... I don't know. *Insert babbling about being busy and acting like she is important.* And... *Insert rambling on having to do with another so-called applicant she looked over my head for since I apparently am too young to trust even though I hold a full time job and have reference to all my bills being paid on time!!!!*
Me: Anyway, I'll see you on Wednesday.
Her: ...Alright.

FUCKING BITCH. She ignored my calls.
 
Of course I have considered that.

This sounds like a bad excuse but... It is RIGHT next to my work... And I have already somewhat paid into it. I would feel like it is a lost cause if I just threw $60 dollars away. It's alot to me right now, considering my budget.

I've already looked at it, like it, so on and so forth. All of the other places I have called the rent is too high, or you have to be 21 to rent. I am 19. There is ONE OTHER PLACE... But the voicemail was disconnected. D:
 
So you've given your 30 days notice where you're at now?

Personally, every time I've moved, I've found the place and moved within about two weeks. The last time was within a week. However, I'm a single guy, and don't mind sharing a house with reasonable people.
 
Damn, Im telling you just by reading that how much of a COW she must be...
But since you need the place really bad your just going to have to take some crap of her for awhile..

By the way..let me geuss..Shes asian right? as in Indian or something?
Where I live the landladies are usually asians and BIG TIME BITCHES..haha
 
Ok. So she's already established from the beginning that she's difficult to reach. Keep in mind, you want something from her, not the other way around.



Sorry, but your living situation is not her concern. Her concerns revolve around her business. Your problems in life are just that, your problems.



Why is she obligated to take your calls? Her job is to get the most qualified applicant into that apartment. It seems you're not the most qualified applicant.

Until you're a bit older and have established some credit history, you're likely to get passed up on things like this. It's nothing personal, it just boils down to how well people look on paper in these situations.

Sorry if all you were looking for by way of responses to your predicament was, "Hurrrrrrr... that lady is teh stoopid", but I'm going to tell it to you straight. Yes it was rude not to take your calls but the world isn't fair and it certainly wasn't created to help ease your passage through this life.




:rolleyes:
 
Like 7 said the world isn't fair. That being said i hate it when people don't take you seriously because of your age even when you show yourself to be mature and hardworking as someone who is older then you.

& Yes this is my first post in a very long time. Hopefully i'll be on more regularly from now on :D
 
It flat out sounds like she just doesnt want to rent the joint to you. I'm guessing she's probably had bad experiences with the younger folk over the years.
 
IF the lady doesn't own the place, she has to go by certain guide lines that the owner has put in to place. Rather than hurt your feelings, she could have just flat out been ignoring you.

Regardless of the true intentions, I wouldn't want to live there with my first experiences being like that. It would only go downhill from there.
 
My experiences with rentals during and after college is: single/small property owner landlords usually suck. They have extra property on their hands and want to use it to make money with as little effort as possible. On top of that, they're usually really picky about the tenants. If it's an older owner (baby boomer) they basically want Mormon tenants. Since getting out of the Army and moving out of the barracks, I've had a few different living arrangements, and my best two were apartment complexes. They cost a little bit more than house rentals and such, but the provided maintenance and lack owner bullshit is totally worth it, in my opinion.
 
Landlord sounds a little sketchy, but I can understand her. I mean a 19 year old isn't the most trustworthy person. If I had to choose between a 30 year old guy who has a college degree and has had the same job for 5+ years with a steady income, vs. high school grad with new job, I'm much more likely to get the rent checks on time from the 30 year old, and much less likely to have any damage done to my property. I'm not saying you're the type of person to do either, but...

Two things I have to ask, if you don't mind: what kind of job do you have? Is it the kind of job you will keep for life, or is a steady source of income while you get more education? Summer job? Or just something you found to pay the bills?

The second is more of a concern, but if dropping 60 bucks trying to get into this place makes it an investment, ummm, that kind of concerns me. I don't know what rent is in your area, but I'd assume 60 is somewhat trivial in comparison. Did you parents kick you out? Perhaps it would be good to live with them, since you are only 19 until you can get a good deal saved/build some credit/get to an age where you can find more places.
 
Well, I moved out when I was 17 because of more-so personal reasons.

At the time, my mom was an alcoholic, my dad was an asshole, and my brother constantly stole from me. Whether it was money, gaming systems, you name it.

She did find some respect for me, so it seemed, when my dad tagged along. She began to call me "Ma'am" and was much more cordial.

To an extent, I understand what I am getting myself into by having a seemingly useless lump for a landlord. But I am no pushover. She will hear it out her ass and back again if anything happens to my apartment if and when need be something happens.

Lol. I know the right words in situations like that. Or I will just plain show up at her doorstep if something doesn't get done. I have no concerns if people think of me as a bitch or persistent. Believe you me.

We did get the place, btw. And will be moving the 1st. I am so excited. Once again I can walk around my house naked.
 
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