Tuesday
5 Things You Can Do to Start Planning for Your Next Move in the New Year
Sometimes we realize after moving in a rental that all we thought about the place is really not serving our needs. Closets are too small. Rooms are crowded. Kitchen space is cramped. So what might one do in the meantime until the apartment lease expires?
1. Continue to search for your ideal rental.
Envision what you want for the future and plan to get it. Do research, read reviews, visit the neighborhood, talk to people you know, and above everything else, if you have a faith, pray a little harder for what you truly want.
2. Purchase things to give you some degree of comfort in the meantime.
Maybe it's too cool or too hot in the place or you have a neighbor that walks loudly on her floor, start searching for things that can help you cope without spending much time complaining about things that are beyond your control.
3. Find other things to do so that you are not spending most evenings and weekends sitting in your apartment moping.
Sometimes situations like this are blessings in disguise. Maybe you always wanted to get out more, visit relatives and friends and do other things, but you said in the past you have no time. But now you do have time, you don't like staying at home much, so get out more!
4. Decorate the rooms you will spend the most time in and divide off or cover areas that you don't like much.
Notice the things you like most about your rental and enhance those. When you do this, you take your attention away from unsightly looking things in the suite. Try to work with management to get some things done. Put in a service request with maintenance.
5. Donate or sell some of your items you are no longer using, don't like much, or think someone could use.
By removing some items in your residence, you are making more space in a cramped room and who knows it just might come alive.
Before you know it, your time in your residence will have passed and it will be time to move again. Next time be sure you know what you want and don't settle!
Nicholl McGuire also blogs at a site for workers with workplace challenges, see here.
1. Continue to search for your ideal rental.
Envision what you want for the future and plan to get it. Do research, read reviews, visit the neighborhood, talk to people you know, and above everything else, if you have a faith, pray a little harder for what you truly want.
2. Purchase things to give you some degree of comfort in the meantime.
Maybe it's too cool or too hot in the place or you have a neighbor that walks loudly on her floor, start searching for things that can help you cope without spending much time complaining about things that are beyond your control.
3. Find other things to do so that you are not spending most evenings and weekends sitting in your apartment moping.Sometimes situations like this are blessings in disguise. Maybe you always wanted to get out more, visit relatives and friends and do other things, but you said in the past you have no time. But now you do have time, you don't like staying at home much, so get out more!
4. Decorate the rooms you will spend the most time in and divide off or cover areas that you don't like much.
Notice the things you like most about your rental and enhance those. When you do this, you take your attention away from unsightly looking things in the suite. Try to work with management to get some things done. Put in a service request with maintenance.
5. Donate or sell some of your items you are no longer using, don't like much, or think someone could use.
By removing some items in your residence, you are making more space in a cramped room and who knows it just might come alive.
Before you know it, your time in your residence will have passed and it will be time to move again. Next time be sure you know what you want and don't settle!
Nicholl McGuire also blogs at a site for workers with workplace challenges, see here.
Wednesday
Can You Tell When You Are Being Discriminated Against by a Landlord?
Believe it or not, some people don't have a clue that some landlords and property owners simply refuse to rent to select prospects, because of a number of reasons. Some of which include: pressure from the renters at the community not to rent to a certain class of people, personal prejudices, neighboring residents such as homeowners, and others. Some of the things that fearful, ignorant or simply rude landlords and/or property owners and their staff will do is discriminate on the following:
Despite discrimination being unlawful, as you can clearly see from comments on websites like Youtube, and elsewhere, racism and other forms of discrimination is still ongoing.
An example of discrimination is as follows.
A refusal to sell, rent or lease a unit/property because one doesn't meet the criteria. There is what is written on paper and then there is what some landlords and leasing staff will make up in their minds to try to fit requirements; therefore, turning some people away. When you notice something like this is happening whether you are a worker or visitor, be sure you record date and time and note your experiences. For leasing staff, you might want to consider putting in your resignation. Why work for a company that participates in unlawful discrimination? Visitors should report what they experienced online and contact the nearest Fair Housing organization, so as to alert others.
Look up more information about different forms of unlawful discrimination when it comes to landlords and staff. Also, check your rights based on Fair Employment and Housing Acts as well as Civil Rights in your state. File a complaint with a related group. Bring attention to your issue by also contacting the local media. Feel free to also post a comment below.
Nicholl McGuire
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
- Marital Status
- National Origin
- Ancestry
- Familial Status
- Source of Income
- Disability
- It is illegal to refuse to rent to families unless the housing is for senior citizens.
Despite discrimination being unlawful, as you can clearly see from comments on websites like Youtube, and elsewhere, racism and other forms of discrimination is still ongoing.
An example of discrimination is as follows.
A refusal to sell, rent or lease a unit/property because one doesn't meet the criteria. There is what is written on paper and then there is what some landlords and leasing staff will make up in their minds to try to fit requirements; therefore, turning some people away. When you notice something like this is happening whether you are a worker or visitor, be sure you record date and time and note your experiences. For leasing staff, you might want to consider putting in your resignation. Why work for a company that participates in unlawful discrimination? Visitors should report what they experienced online and contact the nearest Fair Housing organization, so as to alert others.
Look up more information about different forms of unlawful discrimination when it comes to landlords and staff. Also, check your rights based on Fair Employment and Housing Acts as well as Civil Rights in your state. File a complaint with a related group. Bring attention to your issue by also contacting the local media. Feel free to also post a comment below.
Nicholl McGuire
Tuesday
Good Landlords, Attract Good Tenants
To date, I have lived at 20 different rental properties during my adult life, and I can tell you from personal experience, that I wasn’t the problem tenant. I knew what needed to be done to ensure my own peace of mind and if it wasn’t done, then I knew how to give notice and start looking for another place.
I have to admit that some landlords were far better than others, because they did the following:
1. They read the lease contract and never changed what was said by misleading statements, false information or manipulative tactics.
2. They followed up whenever I had an issue.
3. They kept drama under control and off the property.
4. They explained to me what was expected and gave me my much deserved credit whenever I did something that helped them.
5. They were fair when it came to my security deposit and recognized how well I took care of every place I stayed.
When residents and tenants work together to ensure a place is well-maintained and rules are followed, you can’t help but stay with certain companies. After 20 moves in various states, I must say that there are good landlords, apartment staff, and rental properties in this world you just need to know where to look. Check out reviews online. Research neighborhoods and check out surrounding ones. Learn more about the property rental company and what others’ experiences have been. Don’t settle for a residence just because it has impressive amenities, certain affluent people live there or nearby, and a great move-in special is being offered. Sometimes features are highly marketed to overshadow the problems in and around the community. Know what you are getting into, before signing a lease contract. Do read your contract well and watch for those places in the lease where the tenant pays extra if one thing or another isn’t done and what rights you and the landlord have in the event that something happens and you are late or can‘t pay your rent.
Nicholl McGuire
I have to admit that some landlords were far better than others, because they did the following:
1. They read the lease contract and never changed what was said by misleading statements, false information or manipulative tactics.
2. They followed up whenever I had an issue.
3. They kept drama under control and off the property.
4. They explained to me what was expected and gave me my much deserved credit whenever I did something that helped them.
5. They were fair when it came to my security deposit and recognized how well I took care of every place I stayed.
When residents and tenants work together to ensure a place is well-maintained and rules are followed, you can’t help but stay with certain companies. After 20 moves in various states, I must say that there are good landlords, apartment staff, and rental properties in this world you just need to know where to look. Check out reviews online. Research neighborhoods and check out surrounding ones. Learn more about the property rental company and what others’ experiences have been. Don’t settle for a residence just because it has impressive amenities, certain affluent people live there or nearby, and a great move-in special is being offered. Sometimes features are highly marketed to overshadow the problems in and around the community. Know what you are getting into, before signing a lease contract. Do read your contract well and watch for those places in the lease where the tenant pays extra if one thing or another isn’t done and what rights you and the landlord have in the event that something happens and you are late or can‘t pay your rent.
Nicholl McGuire
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