good news atlast

So happy to hear that you are finally getting things straight, I know our landlord just up our rent from $555.00 to 576.00 this might mot sound like a lot to some, but for people on a fixed income it is a lot. My hubby got a $40. raise on his Social Security check on the first of the year and our rent has gone up from $20. to $220. now I am getting $257. a month in Social Security and I had to go over there yesterday and turn the paper work in and I am scared to death what that will do to our rent. We are also on a level billing on the electric, and I know it will go up about $50. while the increase in pay will lower our food stamps to around $80. do you know any one that can feed 2 people on $80. a month.So after all these years of waiting to draw my Social Security all it has done for us is cause me more grief.Also now we have to pay an additional $7. a month for a garbage can. Cause we all had turns in taking out the can the night before trash day and it appears we are the only ones that ever does it. So now everyone has a garbage can and we pay for it. It appears to me that the more the landlord did for the people here the more they abused it.
I am also looking for a place to move, he has been good to us, but he just rented the apartment across from us to a woman and a man with 4 kids, don't know where they are in the day time, but the kids are wild. How he could put 4 kids in a 2 bedroom apartment I don't know. I couldn't even back out to go to the store today because one was on her bike behind the truck and refused to move. I have already seen and heard the mother and I can tell you that war would of broke out if I had knocked on her door and ask her to move her child. Because of our low income we have brought him so many government programs that has put in insulation and a roof all for free, and now they are talking about updating all his water heaters and heating, I think if I was him I would stop and think before I made a choice in who would stay.

That's great to hear. Take a little time to relax before you try to to start looking for another place to move to if that's your plan. Hopefully with your good writing skills you can make a little more money online, hehe.

oh that is great news rose, not you have the weight lifted you can relax more, maybe in the meantime you could oook for somewhere else just incase he wants you to leave, so at least you will have some backup...i am happy for you, but i know you will have next year in the back of your mind, but don't let it worry you too much, at least you have another year to make plans...

Congratulations rose..You must be relieved But take care of yourselves ..Dont give it a time saying lets see when next year comes, situation may worsen do prepare, use your imagination. God bless you.

I am glad that things are going better for you, but I wonder why does he say he wont do any repairs unless you pay more? That doesnt make much sence. Did you know that you have rights as a tenant? There are certain things that he is posed to do or you dont even have to pay him. You can withhold his rent until your standards are met, if they are major issues.

I'm glad you've got the situation resolved for this year. Hope you are able to find exactly what you need in the future. The rental system sounds very complicated over there though. I rent from the local town council (UK) and as long as you don't get into arrears or cause problems there's no worries about eviction. Even after my hubby died in April all I had to do was inform them of it and get my name put on the tenancy. My daughter has a private landlord and the rules are pretty much the same for her too. We don't have a set time to move though so finding new places is much easier.
I'm just about sorted out with my finances, (what a hassle that's been) and now have a rough idea of what income is coming in monthly.
The house is really in need of redecorating (which I've always done thankfully) and I'm hoping the work will help me get through the bad days.
It's hard at the moment but I've been through grief often enough to know that I'll come through it and will find happiness again. I just have to stay positive and take each day as it comes for now.
Hope you have a really 'peaceful' few months and a good summer to recover from all the stress.

Yes it's good news for you for the time being. The landlords are like blood suckers.
Your landlord will come again after few months and will demand more rent. So don't be so happy. Be alert.

Im glad you have sorted that out, i really am. Try to somehow prevent another problem like that one for the next year, so that you don´t get a depression or something. Also, don´t think you are safe, try always to keep some money and not to spend it never...just forget it exists, and when you really, really need it, it will be there.

I had the same problem some time ago, and i really know what you must have felt before he agreed not to increase the fees. It was terrible. But then, a friend offered to help me to endure that moment, and now i am well, some day i will be buying my own estate.

Good luck

Well, I am very happy for you..however, you still need to be prepared for next year, if you don't want to pay the increase. A year goes by very fast, and I would hate to see you in the same bind...That's why I don't rent with a lease. they can kick you out anytime they want, and give you very little time to look for a place. I've been there and done that.
Truthfully, there are many landlords that are right up there on the same level as lawyers...it's all about greed, and you get nothing in return.

Well, our income has been reduced but the good thing is that I have a part time.
I am glad everything was resolved for you.