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Before the pandemic it would be difficult. Now? Way too many landlords got screwed during the pandemic, and if anything, conditions have gotten even tighter. With the rental market being so hot, landlords can pick and choose their best options. Landlords that I know dont want all that cash up front; makes it difficult to evict a bad tenant.
Worst case scenario, I could pay 6-9 months rent up front. But I'd prefer not to part with that much cash.
Not to be too direct, but it sounds like what you're describing *is* worst case scenario.
If you have the cash, you can try to find a private land lord who is willing to accept this scenario (they're out there...). For the sake of kiddos, this might be the best option.
To explain, I'm divorcing.
I'd have 2 kids part-time.
Shared space with roommates wouldnt work.
No relatives to live with that would be kid friendly.
I was MAFMLA (similar to FMLA) but that is winding up. My employer wants me to either return to work FT or resign.
In your place, even though you've got something else lined up to start in Sept., I'd rethink resigning until you get a place.
To explain, I'm divorcing.
I'd have 2 kids part-time.
Shared space with roommates wouldnt work.
No relatives to live with that would be kid friendly.
I was MAFMLA (similar to FMLA) but that is winding up. My employer wants me to either return to work FT or resign.
To explain, I'm divorcing.
I'd have 2 kids part-time.
Shared space with roommates wouldnt work.
No relatives to live with that would be kid friendly.
I was MAFMLA (similar to FMLA) but that is winding up. My employer wants me to either return to work FT or resign.
How do you intend to pay the rent? When a landlord does the screening of applicants he is looking for a tenant who will pay the rent with no hassle and who will take care of the place without damaging it.
Do you have a firm job offer for September and do you have that in writing? Do you have a large savings account that you could use to pay rent for awhile? Can you offer proof that you are capable of paying the rent and not just hoping that you might be able to pay the rent if everything goes well?
How is it that you have no landlord references? Do you currently own your house? Owning a house with a current mortgage that is always paid on time is acceptable in lieu of a landlord reference almost anywhere.
Your credit is OK-ish. Take a look at it and if there are any small items, pay them off right now. It's one thing to have a big medical bill, it is something else entirely to owe $100 to the tire store and $20 to Victoria's Secret. I once saw a credit report where there was a collection for $12 to a pizza place. If there is anything like that on your credit report, get it paid off immediately.
You are pretty darn marginal, so get to work to make yourself as attractive a you can. Anything, any small improvement will help. if you don't have a job lined up, get busy and remedy that.
Sorry but when the government started giving away free rent during Covid, the landlords that would give a person a second chance have mostly tightened up because their generosity costs them many tens of thousands of dollars and sometimes cost them their property. It's tougher to qualify now.
I would hold off on resigning until you have the apartment.
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