I need advice...

[Cataholic]

I think I would have to be REALLY afraid for my safety before I took on a financial burden that I MIGHT not be able to shoulder. I don't say this without empathy. I have lived in places where homeless people have existed. I don't think I was afraid for my safety by the homeless than I was of the neighbor paying rent next door. You have been in tight money places before, I think I would wait this one out.

[Kalei]

I have to agree with most people...it certainly is a tough decision, and you shouldn't even have to make it. Doesn't the apartment have managers that could kick the homeless out? I guess if I was in that situation, I would first have to know if the homeless have ever hurt anyone or stolen anything or broken into apartments. And then see if there was anyway at all to make them stay away from my apartment. If not, I would definately move...I don't like seeing strangers around my home or car just sitting around (which happens sometimes) its unsafe. I have to feel very comfortable in my home, so I would most likely find a way to come up with that money and move that way you won't have to be scared when you should be at peace in your home.

I hope you can make the right decision that works for you

[Freedom]

Gotta figure the finances, if you can afford the new apt or not.

Good point someone said1q

If I couldn't afford it, I'd be looking hard and fast, no way I'd stay in a place where I don't feel safe.

[Freedom]

Gotta figure the finances, if you can afford the new apt or not.

Good point someone saidabout considering emergencies. Like you have the cats, consider their ages, if they are young then less likely to need vet care soon; if older, well, things come up fast!

If I couldn't afford it, I'd be looking hard and fast, no way I'd stay in a place where I don't feel safe.

[moosmom]

I called my brother and asked his opinion. Bottom line is finances. As it stands right now, I'd be able to live comfortably if I stayed where I am till a vacancy came along at the senior complex. No, none of them have ever threatened me and I do feel bad for them, as it is cold out.

I've decided to wait it out till my lease runs out. I'll just enter through the front door. But I will never EVER rent from this agency again.

I thought about calling the media (like I've told so many others to do) but if I did that, I'd probably never get another rental property again, because of the bad publicity.

Thanks for all your help guys, I do appreciate and value your opinions.

[caseysmom]

Hopefully when it warms up a bit they move on Donna, I am sure it is disconcerting, threatened or not to have strange men camped out in the back.

[carole]

Donna make a list of the pros and cons, and take it from there, it sounds as if you could hang on until the other housing is available, just depends on how far away that is and if the situation gets any worse i guess.

I would say bake the homeless some cookies, but then they will be more keen to stay i guess.

A difficult situation,one i have never been in, so don't feel i can really offer you any sound advice, follow your own instincts, and all i can say, is i sure hope everything turns out for the best for you. Take care and hugs.

[king2005]

I agree with your brother. Don't strap yourself for cash, as you'll feel it right away & will suffer emotionally big time.. but the chances of one of the homless guys even bothering you is unlikely. They usually just want to be left alone & sleep... its the hoodlums you gotta watch out for...

Back in Ottawa there was a homless guy what hung outside our store. We always talked to him & he marked the whole lot as his own... if another homless guy was begging for cash, he would come into our store & call security on him. This homeless guy never ever bothered anyone. He would stand there all day with his hat. If he was spoken to he would talk, but he never begged for money... we usually fed him our left over food at lunch time. he was a cool guy with a sad tale. He was never drunk while at our store, & he was always clean. he couldn't work as one hand was, well a hook (no joke)... his name was Hookie

Sometimes homless people are cool