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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:48 PM Original message |
Well I am effectively homeless as of Sep, 1. |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. Is there any kind of work you can do for your landlady in lieu of rent? nt |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. No, I am disabled. |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #9 |
57. being disabled though |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:12 PM Response to Reply #57 |
97. Moving expenses aren't cheap. |
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sasha031 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. I am so sorry this is happening to you |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. Good G-d. I am so sorry. : ( |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. That bites. My humble advice, as a landlord myself.. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:56 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. I agree. It took months for my stepmother to evict a tenant who was paying nothing |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:08 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Thank you for the advice. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:02 PM Response to Reply #10 |
29. It's less problematic than being homeless. |
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demigoddess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:52 AM Response to Reply #29 |
41. It costs a landlord money to find a new tenant, usually, |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:11 AM Response to Reply #29 |
43. I'm not going to lie, I really dislike landlords, but I admire and respect you on this. |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 09:34 AM Response to Reply #29 |
53. That is so true. It would cost 2 months rent at minimum |
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Saturday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 05:54 PM Response to Reply #29 |
90. Property taxes aren't going down. |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:16 PM Response to Reply #90 |
98. I agree. |
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MedicalAdmin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:16 AM Response to Reply #10 |
54. Hasseling? The legal term is threatening. |
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Lucky Luciano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:12 PM Response to Reply #7 |
78. Wow that tenant is an ultrascumbag. Should go to jail for theft. nt |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:11 PM Response to Reply #4 |
14. Yes. I know a landlady who told the tenants their rent was going |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:38 AM Response to Reply #4 |
56. Yeah, but evicted tenants go on a blacklist here in CA. If you get |
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quakerboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 06:41 PM Response to Reply #56 |
92. Sounds like CA may not be the place to be |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
5. Aren't they required to give you 30 days notice on increase? |
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ellaydubya (301 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:57 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. That's exactly what I was thinking |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:09 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Yes. I mispoke. |
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mysuzuki2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
6. doesn't your landlord have to give you at least 30 days notice? |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. The OP said the landord will raise the rent on September 1. That's 30 days |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Yes, see my edit. |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:48 PM Response to Reply #15 |
82. Years ago, I was threatened with eviction by my landlord, but I sought legal advice |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
12. That sucks. I wish I could do something. |
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DURHAM D (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
16. Are you on a lease ? nt |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:20 PM Response to Reply #16 |
99. no. nt |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
17. SD doesn't have rent control? |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 07:58 PM Response to Reply #17 |
95. No, San Diego does not have rent control. Some of the outlying communities do - |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:23 PM Response to Reply #95 |
100. I will look into that. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
18. Fight it, and know your rights as a tenant. |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
19. Could you find a worthwhile roommate to share a two-bedroom with? |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:43 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. I tried that last time she raised the rent. |
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msanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:48 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. When did she last raise the rent? It's important for post 23--see below. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:36 AM Response to Reply #22 |
55. You need a different roommate. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:07 PM Response to Reply #55 |
65. I looked and couldn't find any co-op housing in San Diego- |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
20. Keep looking for a place to live and keep paying your landlady rent - |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:53 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. And what do I do with my cats? :tears: |
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NCarolinawoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:01 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. I agree. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:09 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. Don't worry, Hatchling. You've have some time. |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:49 PM Response to Reply #25 |
73. You literally make me cry. Good luck and bless you and your kitties. |
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virgdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:52 PM Response to Reply #25 |
74. Please don't give up... |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:18 PM Response to Reply #25 |
79. I know how you feel there - four rescue cats that look at me as momma and an elderly dog... |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:49 PM Response to Reply #25 |
83. Are you really a 'little old lady'? |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:54 PM Response to Reply #83 |
103. I will look into that. |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 03:07 PM Response to Reply #25 |
87. k&r |
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nadine_mn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 06:11 PM Response to Reply #25 |
91. I have never been one who understands how someone can be expected to give up pets and move |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
21. There are places that may be able to help |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:18 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. Great work, nini. |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 11:45 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. thanks |
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msanthrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
23. She may have violated the notice period--- |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:56 PM Response to Reply #23 |
104. I will check it out. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
26. This just sucks so bad I don't know where to begin |
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Lifelong Protester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
27. K & R for the folks with good advice to see it |
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Little Star (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
31. I would call my representatives office on monday and.. |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
33. kicked for all the advice Hachling can get |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
34. hugs. why is this happening in this nation? wtf is wrong with our so-called leaders? n/t |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
35. Hatchling, if after the initial shock calms down |
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Morizovich (196 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
36. My dog died last week. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 08:56 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. I'm sorry, Morizovich. |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:55 AM Response to Reply #36 |
42. I'm sorry. |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 05:08 AM Response to Reply #36 |
49. I am still grieving over my almost 19-year-old cat Lila, who died |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:48 PM Response to Reply #36 |
102. Oh, I am so sorry. |
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ohheckyeah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
38. Are you able to work at all if it's a work from home job |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:40 PM Response to Reply #38 |
71. May I PM you too? |
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ohheckyeah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 05:11 PM Response to Reply #71 |
89. Absolutely. |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-11 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
39. I am beyond words, hatchling. There are no words. |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:16 AM Response to Original message |
44. Hatchling, I'll keep fighting for decent progressive policies in government. |
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cabot (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
45. Hatchling, here is a link |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:25 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. Great minds think alike!!!! |
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cabot (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:28 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Indeed, they do! |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:34 PM Response to Reply #48 |
101. Bookmarked! |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:23 AM Response to Original message |
46. Contact these guys in San Diego |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 08:45 AM Response to Original message |
50. Please keep us informed. Do not give up kitties. Kick 4 U. |
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AlabamaLibrul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
51. You live in San Diego. You need to find a good pro-bono lawyer within a 250 mile radius, now. |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
52. I'm sorry to hear that, Hatchling. Looks like some good suggestions here. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
58. Deleted message |
Fla Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
59. Do you have a Senior Citizens group in the area? |
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madlefty (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
60. If you are disabled I believe you qualify not only for |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
61. in NJ disabled |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:00 PM Response to Reply #61 |
77. Chris Christy will put an end to any help in that state. |
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trud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
62. suggestions |
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handmade34 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:45 PM Response to Reply #62 |
72. thanks for saying this |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
63. Apply for low-income housing in Coronado. SERIOUSLY: |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
64. So now what's next for you? Are you working? |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
66. Check out these folks! |
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bengalherder (718 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
67. A few things to check into: |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
68. I was homeless too for a while |
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SoapBox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
69. K & R! |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
70. Sorry to hear it, Hatchling. |
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rms013 (105 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
75. I did a little research |
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man4allcats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
76. Not that it's any consolation I'm sure, |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
80. courage my friend |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
81. Can only respond that this government is a disgrace to humanity --- |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
84. I am so sorry. All I have for you is a virtual hug. |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 02:22 PM Response to Original message |
85. I wish I was out there. You need an advocate. |
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border_town (191 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
86. Sorry to hear this |
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Tikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 06:59 PM Response to Reply #86 |
93. Hey, you are going to rock that interview... |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
88. This should not be happening! |
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jhasp (66 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
94. Take a step back |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 10:09 PM Response to Reply #94 |
96. You say: |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 05:30 PM Response to Reply #94 |
109. $100 a month is a huge increase |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-30-11 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
105. Thank you all |
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RegieRocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
106. Probably a good thing for you. I would suggest moving to a cheaper |
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Karmadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
107. Have you checked with your local Legal Aid Society? They can advise you on |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-31-11 11:02 AM Response to Reply #107 |
108. Awesome resource. |
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