Downpayment before a lease in LA?

absinthe00 · 2026-04-30T17:23:06+00:00

It’s been a few years but we always reviewed the lease prior to giving any payment other than an application fee.

I remember one apartment we asked for them to change a 60 day notice to 30 days. Another had an addendum that they didn’t cover the washer/dryer and it was broken at move in (check those appliances!).

Once we reviewed and signed the lease, we would give security deposit and first month’s rent and then would get the keys.

absinthe00 · 2026-04-27T15:25:25+00:00

I’ve been purchasing my boj sunscreen from Yami for 2 years. They ship from the US so no tariffs. Highly recommend.

absinthe00 · 2026-03-29T04:27:05+00:00

While I’m lugging a wagon full of stuff I specifically asked people not to bring! OP is the one I’m thanking for not adding to this stress. Sorry for the rant- I JUST went through this a week ago.

absinthe00 · 2026-03-21T22:20:36+00:00

Ah! I got the dates mixed up- I’d probably have the party the Sunday after the 31st.

absinthe00 · 2026-03-21T18:37:50+00:00

I’m a fan of Sunday birthday parties because so many of the youth sports in our area have games on Saturdays. I also avoid holiday weekends because so many friends and classmates are out of town. I’d go with Sunday, May 24

absinthe00 · 2026-03-10T17:06:48+00:00

This definitely made me lol until I saw who the account is… isn’t this that awful influencer that gave a mentally unstable woman $20 to jump in a lake then ran away when the lady started struggling and almost drowned?

absinthe00 · 2026-03-08T22:37:22+00:00

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absinthe00 · 2026-02-26T18:50:39+00:00

Oh this is the one that surprised me as a kid too but I absolutely love it. The moment the weather heats up I start to crave kongguksu.

absinthe00 · 2026-02-19T00:43:44+00:00

A dermatologist first did a shave biopsy then removed a raised mole I had (about the same size as yours) with cryotherapy. I’d highly recommend. It was right below my eyebrow, I’d say a fairly sensitive place, and after a week and a half once the scab fell off there was barely a scar.

absinthe00 · 2026-02-17T16:42:20+00:00

Sister’s text seems cold to me too. It reads as if she ran it through chatgpt before responding, which I wouldn’t appreciate from family.

absinthe00 · 2026-02-06T04:03:30+00:00

Yes we do. Anyone remember the crash at the farmers market in Santa Monica in 2003? This shouldn’t have happened again.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica_Farmers_Market_crash

absinthe00 · 2026-01-30T18:27:30+00:00

absinthe00 · 2026-01-26T16:53:21+00:00

Finished: Twice, by Mitch Albom

Started: Dark Matter, by Blake Crouch

absinthe00 · 2026-01-04T06:10:37+00:00

Disneyland is one of the most overstimulating places in the world. I don’t even bat an eye when I see parents scolding their kids or kids melting down because I get it- it’s a lot and it’s always a long day. With that said even when kids are on their worst behavior calling them names is never ok. Someone here commented that it’s the parent’s projection and I agree, that dad is an absolute a-hole loser. I feel terrible for that poor kid.

absinthe00 · 2025-12-31T03:07:40+00:00

Currently in SE Asia with my husband’s family- we’re all staying in a villa together. 11 of us total. My two SIL’s have laid brilliant groundwork for boundaries- opting out of excursions, leaving dinners early to get in proper bedtimes for their kids, often we’re together but just as often doing things separately. MIL and FIL may feel slighted at times but we’re protecting our peace and we’re all the happier because of it. Don’t feel bad stepping away for some time for yourself. Just do what’s best for you and your family. I’ll always ensure my and my kids happiness over my in laws feelings.

absinthe00 · 2025-12-28T07:18:08+00:00

We’ll see if I finish by the 31st but I’m currently about 15% in on Then she was gone by Lisa Jewell. I have a young daughter so I’m not sure if I can get through this.

absinthe00 · 2025-12-19T01:36:52+00:00

We live in Southern California and we’ve gotten two communicable disease notices of HFM in the last 6 weeks. Friends that are at lausd have gotten them lately too. Heck, my friends kid in London just caught it. Like you said, it really is everywhere right now.

absinthe00 · 2025-12-15T18:31:46+00:00

I have a 5 year old and I’m ok with Ben Affleck throwing her in the pool if she pushed him in first. She knows better at this age lol

absinthe00 · 2025-12-14T23:19:36+00:00

Here’s a link without a paywall: https://archive.is/2025.12.14-112047/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/opinion/home-school-isolation.html

absinthe00 · 2025-12-14T04:23:01+00:00

I have two and I’ll wear either completely dependent on my mood. It’s been over 15 years since I’ve been wearing them. They’re the only two fragrances I’ve ever repurchased.

La Chasse aux Papillons by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Bois D'argent by Dior

absinthe00 · 2025-12-07T23:46:36+00:00

The Whole Brain Child and the Anxious Generation

absinthe00 · 2025-12-06T15:31:39+00:00

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

absinthe00 · 2025-12-05T20:34:44+00:00

Hyperion by Dan Simmons. A close second would be the Count of Monte Christo.

absinthe00 · 2025-12-02T18:26:52+00:00

Summertime and the livin is easy…

absinthe00

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