There's nothing like being expected to be filled with angst, only to ooze sweetness and charm ♥ That's what they got to see at the meeting today. The landlord was available on the phone for a couple of comments (H throwing rocks in the pond (duh!) and late-night partying, too many cars). I clarified all of it. Including the fact that I told Mom upstairs that I would be having folks over during this time period.
Bottom line: I'm shut out of the backyard because I have a kid. Liability issues they say.
Now, we all know that gives me legal standing. Bait and Switch ('specially on an adorable widow who just lost one of her kids) is not looked upon pleasantly in our legal system. I've got BOTH legs to stand on. The agency knows they don't have a one. I rented one place, as advertised. I live in a different place. It's the responsibility of the Agency to clean up this situation and make it okay with both (all) parties involved.
I paid my June rent. With the caveat that I will update them in one week. At which point I will either complete my move in or they will find me another place to live (and help me move!). I will refrain from lighting incense when Mom is home upstairs (Pop doesn't seem to care. In fact, he and I have had a couple of lovely conversations over the past few days).
Scott (rental agency owner dude) thanked me for my refreshing attitude and not holding them solely responsible for the new home troubles.
I assured him I will not take this personally. If it's not a good match, then Hey, it's not a good match. No harm, no foul. This will work out, regardless of where I live. I think I should start a new trend of not signing a lease until you live somewhere for at least two weeks. See if it fits. I wouldn't sign a lease at this point. If they're willing to work with me, I'm willing to finish moving in and making this my home.
Looks like I've got a week off from heavy lifting anyway ;)
Bottom line: I'm shut out of the backyard because I have a kid. Liability issues they say.
Now, we all know that gives me legal standing. Bait and Switch ('specially on an adorable widow who just lost one of her kids) is not looked upon pleasantly in our legal system. I've got BOTH legs to stand on. The agency knows they don't have a one. I rented one place, as advertised. I live in a different place. It's the responsibility of the Agency to clean up this situation and make it okay with both (all) parties involved.
I paid my June rent. With the caveat that I will update them in one week. At which point I will either complete my move in or they will find me another place to live (and help me move!). I will refrain from lighting incense when Mom is home upstairs (Pop doesn't seem to care. In fact, he and I have had a couple of lovely conversations over the past few days).
Scott (rental agency owner dude) thanked me for my refreshing attitude and not holding them solely responsible for the new home troubles.
I assured him I will not take this personally. If it's not a good match, then Hey, it's not a good match. No harm, no foul. This will work out, regardless of where I live. I think I should start a new trend of not signing a lease until you live somewhere for at least two weeks. See if it fits. I wouldn't sign a lease at this point. If they're willing to work with me, I'm willing to finish moving in and making this my home.
Looks like I've got a week off from heavy lifting anyway ;)
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