Aug232007

End of Day 5 – Start of Day 6

Here’s a one sentence description: This was much harder than I thought.

As stated yesterday, the $1650 apartment is taken. I still have an application on the $2000 apartment, but we haven’t really heard back. Other brokers tell me it’s odd that I haven’t heard back by now.

As a backup, I decided to put in an application on an $1890 apartment in a much better neighborhood, with newer appliances on the inside. Unfortunately, this apartment is owned by what I’m told are “crazy landlords.” They want proof of assets, and information that no other landlords require. Fortunately, I have my mom as a guarantor, so we can prove it. Unfortunately, my mom is stressed giving out that much personal information.

I put the application in with a broker who was willing to sign a contract stating I get my money back if I decide not to go through with it. She also said that legally, the other broker — the one with the $2000 apartment — can’t keep my deposit if I decide to back out.

I really like this new apartment (the $1890 one), and I’m really hoping that everything goes through. Unfortunately, I have to get all the information in a way that will keep the stress level down, but still satisfy the landlords. This is a hard thing to do.

I’m sitting in a coffee shop now waiting for a call. If the call goes the way I want it to, things should start looking up. Right now, things are crazy.

I’ll keep you posted.

4 Comments on “End of Day 5 – Start of Day 6”

  1. 1 Grandma & Grandpa said at 7:20 pm on August 23rd, 2007:

    This time we were able to see everythng you wrote except Day 1. It sounds like you and your Mom are getting pretty stressed out trying to find a place to live. What a shame you missed out on the $1650 place, but the way to look at that is something out there must be waiting just for you!

    We’ll check your blog every day now that we know it works. It’s been so busy around here lately that we forgot to check the last few days. What kind of grandparents are we, anyway! Great, I hope!
    Love, Grandpa and Grandma

    [From Tim: Is there anybody else who can't see Day 1? I'm not sure why, but I'm getting some reports that it's not shown. Any more info would be appreciated.]

  2. 2 Cem Kaner said at 9:51 pm on August 23rd, 2007:

    Rather than being puzzled about these real estate things, consider checking your rights for yourself:

    http://www.amazon.com/York-Tenants-Rights-Mary-Hallenborg/dp/0873378210

    http://www.rentlaw.com/newyorkrentlaw.htm

    http://www.amazon.com/Tenants-Rights-Legal-Survival-Guides/dp/1572481226

    http://www.tenant.net/

    [From Tim: Thanks Cem. That's a big help.]

  3. 3 momish said at 2:34 am on August 24th, 2007:

    Tim, I can’t see day one either.

    I’m rooting for you here, I was afraid you would run into the tiny apartment problem. I’m glad your mom is there, this does sound like too much for one person!

    I’m with your dad, pictures! But since you are so very busy, and they take time, I will wait until after you are settled.

  4. 4 Aunt Karen said at 3:21 am on August 25th, 2007:

    Hey Tim!
    Wow! I figured it would be a tad difficult but didnt realize it was this bad! And the cost!! Holy Cow!! BUT….once you do get a place you will be able to get settled and slowing make it your own. How exciting. AND, being in such a wonderful city and being so young. Actually I am jealous. I know you will do just fine and things will work out.
    We love ya!
    Keep the updates coming!
    Love
    Karen,Craig,Nic & Kev

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