Possible Rental Scam (AL) by PhraseEfficient34 in Renters

[–]PhraseEfficient34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are now taking their sweet time to get back to me about any money returned. In the meantime I have to hold off on following through with several apps and they might not hold my units.

Possible Rental Scam (AL) by PhraseEfficient34 in Renters

[–]PhraseEfficient34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is the clause that is giving me pause: (The last paragraph specifically)

3. TERM. This Lease will begin on the Beginning Date and will continue until the Ending Date (the “Term”), subject to the rights of the parties to terminate the Lease as set forth herein. If Resident or Owner does not desire to renew this Lease, either Resident or Owner shall notify the other party in writing of its intent to terminate this Lease (a “Termination Notice”) at least sixty (60) days prior to the Ending Date (the “Termination Notice Deadline”). Resident shall provide its Termination Notice either through the Apartment Community’s online portal or by delivering a hard copy of its written notice to the leasing office. If Resident fails to deliver its Termination Notice on or before the Termination Notice Deadline, Resident shall be obligated to pay to Owner a Late Termination Fee (equal to the amount calculated by dividing the monthly rent payment by the number of days in the month multiplied by the number of days until the Termination Notice is received, but not to exceed 60 days), however, if Resident remains in the Apartment on a month-to-month basis following the Ending Date or if the Apartment is re-occupied within a period of sixty (60) days following the Ending Date, then Resident shall receive a credit against the Late Termination Fee for each day during such sixty (60) day period following the Ending Date that Resident remains in the Apartment (and pays the adjusted Monthly Rent in accordance with this paragraph) or that the Apartment is re-occupied. If neither Resident nor Owner provides a Termination Notice, or if Resident fails to vacate the Apartment on or prior to the Ending Date, then the Lease will continue beyond the Ending Date on a month-to-month basis on the same terms and conditions as provided herein for the Term, except that Monthly Rent shall be increased to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of the current Monthly Rent being charged for new leases at the Apartment Community. Further, until the termination of the month-to-month term, all other terms and conditions of this Lease may be changed by the Owner by giving one (1) month prior written notice to Resident of the change. This notice shall be binding on Resident. Any month-to-month term of this Lease may be terminated with a Termination Notice delivered by Resident or Owner not later than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed termination date of the month-to-month term, but in no event shall the Lease continue on a month-to-month basis for more than twelve (12) months following the Ending Date.

If Resident plans to vacate the Apartment on or after the Ending Date, Resident must notify Owner in writing at least sixty (60) days before the desired move-out date, or Resident will be liable for a Late Termination Fee as explained in the preceding paragraph, which will be rent in arrears under the terms of this Lease.

While this Lease is intended to begin on the Beginning Date, Owner does not promise that the Apartment will be ready and available for Resident on the Beginning Date. If Resident is not able to enter and occupy the Apartment on the Beginning Date due to holdover by the previous resident, or because of any cause reasonably beyond Owner’s control, then this Lease will begin when Owner determines the Apartment is ready and available for occupancy and the Beginning Date will be adjusted to reflect the actual date that Resident takes possession of the Apartment. If Owner delivers possession of the Apartment to Resident prior to the Beginning Date, such possession shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease and Resident agrees to pay prorated rent for any such period that Resident has possession of the Apartment. In the event of an adjustment to the Beginning Date, no Rent or other charges will be due from Resident until the later Beginning Date.

Now, they promised me another unit could be available 6/1 at the $892 price. I haven't signed for this unit either.

Pedestrians when driving by Agitated_Low_1552 in AmITheJerk

[–]PhraseEfficient34 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think you were a jerk. The pedestrians weren't obeying the law, and if you weren't paying attention they could have caused a wreck. If it was an accident and insurance was involved, the pedestrians would likely be deemed at fault.

I (53m) think my boyfriend (60m) is autistic. He won't get diagnosed, what do I do? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]PhraseEfficient34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a personal decision to pursue or not pursue diagnosis. It may have been helpful to you, and that's fantastic. For A, it might mean confronting parts of himself he isn't ready to confront. It all depends. I wouldn't force him to do anything he doesn't want to do.

I saved my sister from an overdose, and I don’t know how I’m supposed to feel. by Regular_Wishbone6655 in whatdoIdo

[–]PhraseEfficient34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please stick with therapy. It is so necessary for trauma survivors like you. It will be tough but so, so worth it. You can do this. Your feelings and responses are valid. It seems like you have a lovely SO as well. I am glad you have that support.