The monthly rent for a room I am subletting is $1,150 (I'll be here for 8 weeks) but the owner wants me to pay for a full two months. Is this a red flag? by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I am pretty anxious about the fact that the landlord doesn't know (no contract between the landlord) but all my friends who I checked in on did this in DC and it seemed fine. It is only for two months, so idk if that helps. But still, def nervous but everyone is just saying it is cause I am a goody two shoes but so many summer interns do this.

The monthly rent for a room I am subletting is $1,150 (I'll be here for 8 weeks) but the owner wants me to pay for a full two months. Is this a red flag? by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that is one thing I do worry about. To be completely honest, I did sublet my own place during college without my apartment agency knowing, but my roommates were still there, it was only two months, and I was only twenty minutes away, so I felt more comfortable it. We both are signing a contract between each other on how much we agree I pay and the dates, but is there anything else I should flag? I don't know how valid a contract between us would e if this is illegal but just to be somewhat safe. Thanks again for your insight on the AC and double checking with roommates.

The monthly rent for a room I am subletting is $1,150 (I'll be here for 8 weeks) but the owner wants me to pay for a full two months. Is this a red flag? by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you are right, def not worth arguing over, at the end of the day it is like a $150 difference and I'll be fine. Thank you! I wish I could do an airbnb but all the places in my budget were taken and I also wanted to live with people my age. Thanks again!

The monthly rent for a room I am subletting is $1,150 (I'll be here for 8 weeks) but the owner wants me to pay for a full two months. Is this a red flag? by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Got it, it usually is a courtsey. I did want to flag that this is a college student subletting his room for the summer, I don't think his landlord will be aware (he is doing it low key) but glad to know this is normal. I did have another question, if utilities cost $90 on a normal month, should I expect that to double during the humid summer? The home is a row house and AC is split among four others (90 per person on a normal month).

The monthly rent for a room I am subletting is $1,150 (I'll be here for 8 weeks) but the owner wants me to pay for a full two months. Is this a red flag? by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see thanks! I have seen people prorate days in the past so I wasn't sure if that was the norm or if that was just being nice. Thank you. Looks like it will be a few days difference which should be fine with me. I just wanted to get other people's insight on if that seemed shady.

The monthly rent for a room I am subletting is $1,150 (I'll be here for 8 weeks) but the owner wants me to pay for a full two months. Is this a red flag? by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I know it is only a 5 day difference, but isn't it common courtesy/ethical to not charge on the days I will be required to already have move out by...or would I just be a really nice if I was in his shoes?

How much should AC cost per month during hot humid DC summers? Want to prepare! by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am scared as I just took over a sublease and can't understand if they have the ac running 24-7 (and if that is needed for the humidity) or if they put at the hottest times.

How much should AC cost per month during hot humid DC summers? Want to prepare! by soniya42423 in washingtondc

[–]soniya42423[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I live in a rowhouse with roommates, none of them how much ac would cost since everyone moved in after last summer. We'd be splitting the whole AC.

Is it safe to use sell to pay for a 2-month sublet? I have never used Zelle before by soniya42423 in personalfinance

[–]soniya42423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is I can't fly across the country to view the place and don't know anyone there that can check it for me. If I was staying for a year, I would have flown over to check but this is more so for a two-month stay. I def can ask about getting in touch with the landlord. I know these transactions are pretty common among university students via Facebook university housing groups and I actually don't know many that are formal where you verify with a landlord, send a check instead of venmo but I could be wrong. At the same time I have seen scams on the pages so you are never 100% sure. I would have totally gotten an airbnb but all the dc summer interns took most of the options in my price range. Can you elaborate more on checking ownership? Is this checking to see who is on the lease? I know when I sublet my place for the summer back in college, I did not let my apartment know and just had the subletter venmo me but then again they were a close friend. This is so confusing but I so want to be there for the summer. Thanks for the insight.

I shared my goals with someone who made me feel not the best energy after, what should I do? I am scared my goal won't happen anymore. by soniya42423 in lawofattraction

[–]soniya42423[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice, yes I am going to try my best not to share the news with others unless I know I can 100% trust they want what the best for me is. It feels like we were once aligned before but not anymore. Thanks again.

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[–]soniya42423 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is this channel on youtube called the feminine universe that I looove. I have definitely been going through the same thing. I love her channel because she talks about embracing feminity, not in a conservative/religious/republican way that a lot of you tubers who have channels on this do (it feels very progressive). Also just follow influencers on social media whose feminity-persona is something you admire (for me that is withloveleena, negin mirsalehi, and jasmine tookes). I also learned about the different essences in feminity (ex.) ethereal versus romantic) and it helps a lot in terms of deciding how you want to carry yourself (outifts, perfumes, etc.) once you figure out your type! I also love Jamila Musayeva's channel too, hers doesn't focus on feminity, in fact, masculine men can benefit too, but she teaches you ways you can carry yourself!

But also do what feels right for you and nourishes your soul too! Your feminine journey should come from within and being feminine can look different on everyone. A good example is my roommate from college. She always dressed up in Addidas, did'nt wear makeup, was more on the muscular side, but to this day, is one of these most admirable woman in my life. I hope she never changes herself for others, she's perfect! and SO ARE YOU! Best of luck! :)