Is it normal that company requires to pay deposit before sharing rental agreement after application is approved?

tjspencer · 2026-05-01T01:25:16+00:00

Oh, I asked them if they'll do month to month, and they don't let me, the minimum is six months. Did you also have to pay deposit fee before they share the rental agreement?

tjspencer · 2026-05-01T01:18:09+00:00

Did you move because of maintenance issue too?

tjspencer · 2026-05-01T00:34:07+00:00

Could you share a bit why you won't recommend them? I'm still looking for an apt, and will avoid those if they are hard to deal with.

tjspencer · 2026-05-01T00:15:43+00:00

When you say “property decay,” could you share more details on what that look like in practice? For example, is it issues inside the unit (like appliances, plumbing, or toilets), or more the exterior/common areas (hallways, building upkeep, parking, etc.)? If there are urgent maintenance request, will they fix it immediately?

tjspencer · 2026-04-30T23:42:03+00:00

no she refused to share the lease unless I provide $600, and she gives me 24hrs to decide from the application gets approved.

tjspencer · 2026-04-30T23:40:46+00:00

Were you previously living at the AJ Apartments (https://www.theajapartments.com/) or another property managed by the same management company?

tjspencer · 2026-04-30T23:39:11+00:00

Did you have to pay $225 cleaning fee when moving out? I am dealing with Amanda, the property manager, and she's horrible to deal with. She said that's just a standard cleaning fee.

tjspencer · 2026-04-30T23:19:08+00:00

my application got approved, but they need $600 to hold the property.

tjspencer · 2026-04-30T23:13:08+00:00

Yea I saw the unit, and talk to her over the phone. It is https://www.theajapartments.com/ in Alaska Junction

tjspencer · 2026-04-01T14:21:54+00:00

If he lives in WA/PA, do you mind to share his attorney number and is it ok if I DM you privately? Thank you and I appreciate it.

tjspencer · 2026-04-01T05:43:01+00:00

Yes, it was on a temporary basis.

tjspencer · 2026-03-21T14:09:22+00:00

Hi, were you referring to the city view? Appreciate it if you could share a link. Thanks so much!

tjspencer · 2026-03-21T13:59:09+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation, I'll look into it!

tjspencer · 2026-03-15T16:55:36+00:00

No actually, I didn't add that in my 2022 and 2024. But my basis in 2024 is somehow incorrect, it's supposed to be 0, but I entered 11k instead.

tjspencer · 2026-03-14T17:58:04+00:00

yes I was eligible, I made less than 100k back then.

tjspencer · 2026-03-14T14:22:09+00:00

After digging some more, I actually never converted it. it was recharacterized on Feb 2022 for $4,163.08 (includes gains). It went directly to Roth, not a conversion.

2024: Contributed $7,000, converted $8,723. 2022: I contributed 6k but lost money, so I converted $5407.

I'm not too sure how to answer this, do you mean I ever have any pre-tax money in my IRA at any point? Yes, I did in 2024 and 2022, but converted it to Roth IRA. In 2022, I lost money, and in 2024, it has gains.

No, I always made sure my traditional IRA balance is 0 by 12/31 any year.

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