Went apartment hunting today...

[Catty1]

Yes, Cyber-sides, I COULD do it all in one trip...I was just afraid of being so groggy I couldn't tell the two 'appliances' apart!....

[DJFyrewolf36]

Prayers on the way! Im on the hunt for a new place myself, right around the same price range. Heres hoping that you get it, it sounds like a great move for you!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'll keep my fingers crossed!! Sounds like a nice place.

[ChrisH]

Sounds perfect. Good luck, Donna.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm sending some of my good apartment karma your way!

[moosmom]

Thanks guys. You're the best!!

I have a good feeling about this because the two women I spoke at length to were very positive when I told them my credit sucks. I told them I just needed a place to live. They asked me if I had a co-signer, which I do and I also told them about my brother helping me. After looking at the apartment, they asked me when I needed to be in by and I told them the beginning of December. My daughter, being the motor mouth she can be (term of endearment, of course) told them I've done alot of things in my days, i.e., paramedic, Auxiliary State Trooper and Volunteer Firefighter. Then she mentioned that I was in animal rescue for 10 years. You'd thought that I was the Virgin Mary!!! One of the women winked and said, "Well then, I'll have to take you by one of our buildings to show you the five 12 week old feral kittens!" I think they were impressed. I even told them I'd try trapping them for them. But she said that she has nowhere to take them because the shelters are so full, AND I'd have to socialize them first. Besides, where would I bring them to socialize them?? The neighbors are feeding them. I might just go buy a bin and make a shelter out of it.

Oh well, the wait continues.

[gini]

Donna, I feel confident that everything will fall into place nicely for you - new place to live - being so close to your daughter and your jobs.

And a wonderful new home for your fur babies.

No negative thinking allowed here!!!

[moosmom]

I got a phone call this morning from the woman at the rental office. I had a couple of questions about the application.

She told me in order to get me into the apartment I wanted, I had to have EXCELLENT credit (so much for THAT idea). When I told her I filed for bankruptcy 4 years ago, she said, "Well, they'd never rent to anyone with a bankruptcy on their credit." I asked her if it would make a difference if the rent was paid in full for a year. She said no because they have no guarantee that I wouldn't move out and allow someone else to live there. Geez!!!

So, I have to settle for the shoebox size apartment and dorm refrigerator. I told her the refrigerator was unacceptable and she said they can do an appliance subsidy where I bring in my own (yeah right). This is gonna be interesting. A very small apartment with me and 4 cats. The rent is $454/month (about $120 cheaper).

So it looks like I'm going to have to settle at this point, and put my name on a waiting list at the other place with larger efficiencies. Either that or keep looking.

All I can think about is the clock ticking away. *sigh* I just knew this was going way too smoothly.

[Catty1]

AWWWWW! Well, I hope you tell the ladies at the apt who are so nice...that the apt could be paid for for an entire year.

Heck - you could sign a statement saying you would be the tenant for a year...a legal doc that...what a DORK!

Can you appeal? Maybe if this lady met you in person she would feel differently?

AW hon! At least you can afford it...and it might encourage Cat Piles to rival Gary's?

Sorry to be flip...just trying to make you smile!

HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS!

[moosmom]

Catty1,

I asked her if it would make a difference if my rent was paid for the entire year and she said no, that wouldn't prevent me from leaving and allowing someone else to stay there.

I've already met her in person on Friday. I'm going up there this morning and talk to them. What's weird is when I told them my credit wasn't that good, she asked me if I had a co-signer, which I do. I don't know what could've possibly changed between Friday and now.

The only way to get hold of these people is to go there in person (45 minutes away), as they get TONS of phone calls and I always get the answering machine.

I'm trying to keep a positive outlook right now, as it's not as bad as it could be. My address could've wound up at 6EZP48 (my license plate #). So the other place is small. At least it's a roof over my cats and mine heads.

Oh Catmandu, be prepared for kitty pile up contests!!!

Thanks for being flip, Catty1. I love ya!!!

[Cataholic]

I got a phone call this morning from the woman at the rental office. I had a couple of questions about the application.

She told me in order to get me into the apartment I wanted, I had to have EXCELLENT credit (so much for THAT idea). When I told her I filed for bankruptcy 4 years ago, she said, "Well, they'd never rent to anyone with a bankruptcy on their credit." I asked her if it would make a difference if the rent was paid in full for a year. She said no because they have no guarantee that I wouldn't move out and allow someone else to live there. Geez!!!

So, I have to settle for the shoebox size apartment and dorm refrigerator. I told her the refrigerator was unacceptable and she said they can do an appliance subsidy where I bring in my own (yeah right). This is gonna be interesting. A very small apartment with me and 4 cats. The rent is $454/month (about $120 cheaper).

Hmmmm....I would think the ONLY thing that would make a LL feel secure is to obtain the whole contract amount, a year's payments, up front. Sorry, that lady makes no sense. They rent the place- you pay money. Why would it matter if you moved out? They have their rent. Unless it is a senior's only housing, of course, or some subsidized program, in which the rental amount is contingent upon YOUR allowable amount.

But, why would apartment X (the larger one) be no-go to a poor credit risk, but, apartment Y (the smaller one) be ok? Either you will pay your rent, or you won't, right?

I am the LAST person to scream discrimination. But, if you are in a subsidized situation, and you are being denied apartment X based on your credit rating, there is a problem.

They aren't doing you right, Donna

[kimlovescats]

Oh Donna, I'm sorry you didn't get the apartment that you really wanted! But this is a start for you, and once you get on your feet you can start looking for some place better! How long of a lease period did you have to sign for? I would take the shortest term if they offer them ... that way if you are miserable, you don't have to wait too long to move again!

Hugs,
Kim

[NoahsMommy]

Oh Donna...how perfect!!!

I'll keep you and this place in my prayers. I know that when you have credit/income/whatever issues, its always scary until you find out if they'll take a chance on you.

I hope and pray this will work out for you. I know that you'll feel 100% better knowing you'll have a place to live and can be together with your fuzzies.

Hugs, Kelly

[K9karen]

Somehow I'm still waiting for a shoe to drop. But that is my own insecurity


HEY HEY GIRL! None of THAT stuff! Of course this is going to work out!!! Positive thoughts! Things can only go UP at this point! I'll be waving up at ya!