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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Freeper on August 11, 2013, 04:35:55 PM
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diabeticman (959 posts)
Need to find a new place to Rent: Looking for DU help.
Last edited Sun Aug 11, 2013, 05:30 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
I live in the New Castle PA area. Need to find another place to rent since this landlord basically is flipping out on us because HIS place is falling apart.
Our lease is up in January and I am looking to get a place line up. I am looking for a one or 2 bedroom place. I NEED All utilities included in the rental price and is pet friendly. My wife is debating on putting an ad in the paper.
We won't trust code enforcement after they said this guy we are currently renting from was a good landlord.
We are willing to pay $550 - $600 That is the most we can go.
(Cross with PA group)
Changed--"Hoping for" to Need all utilities included--
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023446666
Seriously you really need to go to DU and beg someone to find you a crib? :mental:
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Water, sewer, electricity, heat, air conditioning and 2 bedrooms,...for $550 a month...should be able to get a nice double door refrigerator box.
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IIRC Underground kitty is also looking for new digs, maybe they can show some of that big tent thinking and join forces. After all with an extra roommate and you may be able to move up to living under the subway.
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The key phrase here:
diabeticman (959 posts)
Need to find another place to rent since this landlord basically is flipping out on us because HIS place is falling apart.
Trashed the old apartment, time to move on?
How about you CLEAN your place? Show some respect for where you live?
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They should contact their closest OWS member... :-)
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Water, sewer, electricity, heat, air conditioning and 2 bedrooms,...for $550 a month...should be able to get a nice double door refrigerator box.
I think you left out hi-def cable service and broadband internet.
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Sounds like he needs to rent a 2 bedroom for about $400/month. Good luck.
KC
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I never understood why renters want/expect utilities to be paid. Can't they figure it out? It seems that most of the ones who want stuff paid are the ones looking at the low end stuff.
KC
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I never understood why renters want/expect utilities to be paid. Can't they figure it out? It seems that most of the ones who want stuff paid are the ones looking at the low end stuff.
KC
I don't understand it either. If I am the one using the utilities, then why should I expect someone else to pay for them? Plus, if you aren't paying them, then where is your motivation to conserve water and electricity?
They are like teenagers, they want to be treated like adults, but don't want adult responsibilities.
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I don't understand it either. If I am the one using the utilities, then why should I expect someone else to pay for them? Plus, if you aren't paying them, then where is your motivation to conserve water and electricity?
They are like teenagers, they want to be treated like adults, but don't want adult responsibilities.
More than likely CR they have stiffed one of the utilities and don't wanna pay the bill.
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More than likely CR they have stiffed one of the utilities and don't wanna pay the bill.
Sounds like it. While I'm not familiar with that area, I did a nadin and looked at some of the properties available. $500/mo for a 2BR is a possibility, but not with utilities.
The reason seems to be that it's much like Detroit or other cities in the Rust Belt--vibrant and alive until just after WWII, but steadily declining ever since, having lost over half the peak population. High crime, high unemployment, low income. Yeah, lemme pack my bags, boys!
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Hmmm, 2 bedroom apt, all utilities inc, pet friendly and all for less than $550 a month? I say the DUmmy should look in...1985? Does that help?
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I crap bigger than $600 every day much less every month.
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Hmmm, 2 bedroom apt, all utilities inc, pet friendly and all for less than $550 a month? I say the DUmmy should look in...1985? Does that help?
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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DUmmy renters think that when utilities are included, that means the landlord is paying them.
It's sort of like they how they think corporations pay taxes.
The money just...appears. Landlords and companies have stashes.
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You can get places that cheap about an hour outside of town here, but I wouldn't expect it to be in a nice neighborhood.
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You can get places that cheap about an hour outside of town here, but I wouldn't expect it to be in a nice neighborhood.
Same here Chris. It's gonna be waaay out of town though and a dump of a trailer. :cheersmate: :cheersmate:
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A trailer IN the dump here will still run you close to $1000/mo. PLUS utilities.
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As DUmmies get more food stamps and more welfare, the price of Old Milwaukee and the rent on their hovels go up by the same amount. They hate it when that happens.
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The key phrase here:Trashed the old apartment, time to move on?
How about you CLEAN your place? Show some respect for where you live?
Read my mind. "HIS place is falling apart" means they trashed the hell out of the place. But in fairness to the DUmmie, they will never, ever see it that way, because "the landlord is just gouging us to get richer".
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I never understood why renters want/expect utilities to be paid. Can't they figure it out? It seems that most of the ones who want stuff paid are the ones looking at the low end stuff.
KC
That sends up a red flag. Most likely they are not able to get utilities in their name due to a past broken relationship with the utility company, or they don't have the money for a deposit.
Some localities are now offering pre-paid electricity, like a pre paid cell phone! For a couple bucks extra you can get an in home volt meter that tells you how much you are using and warn you when you need to "re-up" with funds.
There are also non-traditional plans that offer pay-as-you-go power. Pay-as-you-go power is designed to help customers who may have credit issues but still need to get electricity. You pay for your electricity up-front for a pre-determined amount of service, eliminating the worries that come with getting the bill each month.
For those lucky enough to have a smart meter, there are even pay-as-you-go plans that operate like a prepaid cell phone. With these plans there is no set monthly cycle so you can load up for months at a time, or add money as you need it throughout the month. There are no deposits, no credit checks and no reconnection fees, just the ultimate in flexibility along with a competitive rate.
http://www.electricchoicefortexas.com/credit-challenged.html?mrc=ps-ec4t-m-b-electricity+no+deposit
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A trailer IN the dump here will still run you close to $1000/mo. PLUS utilities.
It used to be like that here. The shitty economy fixed that. It all started about the time Obama took office.
In 2005 the relators offices were full of people looking for homes and some were buying homes and property without seeing anything but pictures.
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Here you go, DUmmie:
(http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/occupy%20tent%20people.jpg)
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I happen to have an apartment that's pet friendly and utilities included (that's just the way the house is set up), and is reasonable in price.
Wait...ABSOLUTELY NO DUmmies.
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Here you go, DUmmie:
(http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/occupy%20tent%20people.jpg)
Which of those tents is in the rape free zone? Not the rape rape zone but the completely rape free zone.
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I don't understand it either. If I am the one using the utilities, then why should I expect someone else to pay for them? Plus, if you aren't paying them, then where is your motivation to conserve water and electricity?
They are like teenagers, they want to be treated like adults, but don't want adult responsibilities.
^5. That is exactly it. Why they can't figure out if *I'M* going to carry the utilities that I'm going to be charging about 1.5 to 2 times what I think they'll actually be, I'll never understand. It's going to be a good to really good deal for me as an owner/landlord or it isn't going to happen.
We're not stupid, DUmmies! If I'm paying for your electricity do you think I think you're going to have your thermostat set at 78 in the summer and 65 in the winter? Nope, I know you'll be cranking that baby to whatever you want therefore I will be asking for $200/month on electric when I estimate you would be using $100/month. It's that simple.
KC
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More than likely CR they have stiffed one of the utilities and don't wanna pay the bill.
I've seen this too but rather than asking us to put it in our name they will use their KIDS names or another family member and usually they do this without asking said family member. I've seen some kin folk get pretty riled up when they find out they can't get a utility turned on in their name because *they* already have a bad name with said utility ... that they've never used!
KC
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I've seen this too but rather than asking us to put it in our name they will use their KIDS names or another family member and usually they do this without asking said family member. I've seen some kin folk get pretty riled up when they find out they can't get a utility turned on in their name because *they* already have a bad name with said utility ... that they've never used!
KC
The worst ones are the WOS that take out credit cards in their kids' names, and then run them all to Hell.
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Might check Detroit. I hear you can get houses for a buck.
Cindie
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Might check Detroit. I hear you can get houses for a buck.
Cindie
^5!!
KC
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Might check Detroit. I hear you can get houses for a buck.
Cindie
Only problem is that the utilities guys ain't going to those places to hook yer stuff up without a damned police escort.
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Only problem is that the utilities guys ain't going to those places to hook yer stuff up without a damned police escort.
Not to worry, all of the wiring in the houses and the utility wires were gathered up by good citizens and recycled long ago.
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I've seen this too but rather than asking us to put it in our name they will use their KIDS names or another family member and usually they do this without asking said family member. I've seen some kin folk get pretty riled up when they find out they can't get a utility turned on in their name because *they* already have a bad name with said utility ... that they've never used!
KC
I seen that a lot when I worked for Ameritech/SBC/now AT &T again, in Illinois. They were cracking down. We had all the tools to make sure someone applying for service was not using a minor's SS # or a deceased person's. If was amazing the lies people would come up with when we would catch them. Other times it was a kid moving out on their own for the first time, finding out their parents had used their information already. Adults stealing their children's identity, how nice!
Here in Nevada the electricity has to be applied for in person, with a picture ID. I think that helps the problem.
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I seen that a lot when I worked for Ameritech/SBC/now AT &T again, in Illinois. They were cracking down. We had all the tools to make sure someone applying for service was not using a minor's SS # or a deceased person's. If was amazing the lies people would come up with when we would catch them. Other times it was a kid moving out on their own for the first time, finding out their parents had used their information already. Adults stealing their children's identity, how nice!
Here in Nevada the electricity has to be applied for in person, with a picture ID. I think that helps the problem.
They ask for ID? Freaking racists.
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Which of those tents is in the rape free zone? Not the rape rape zone but the completely rape free zone.
Neither of them. Rape free costs extra.
Vermin free costs extra, too.
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Which of those tents is in the rape free zone? Not the rape rape zone but the completely rape free zone.
The 99% OWS rape-free zone was known by outsiders as "nearby hotel rooms paid for by trust fund brats" zone.
There were no OWS rape-free tent zones.
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A trailer IN the dump here will still run you close to $1000/mo. PLUS utilities.
Quite true, matter of fact a year round camp ground with all utilities for people living in TENT cost more then that.
Amazon Camp Grounds up your way has year round camping and is in the news every week or so. I Goggled them but can not find the rates on line.
1995 we got a seasonal camp site with electric and water, no sewage had to pay $25.00 every 2 weeks for the honey wagon, for $150.00 a month. Had we spent more then 2 days a week if that then it would have been a Great deal, but, we closed the camp up for the season in October and had to still pay for storage at $50.00 a month until May so the owners were not loosing money.
Year round camping is necessary for family's that subcontract or work for utility company's that need to haul their whole family about to disaster areas. Modern day Gypsies that home school the kids and survive in small spaces.
I can see why renting with all utilities is desirable, 1985 we rented a 3 bedroom apartment for $600 a month all utilities included. The kids went off to spend the summer vacation with grandparents and had so much more fun with them they decided they all wanted to spend the next school year with them. So we moved into a 2 bedroom house, had to put deposits on all utilities, no air conditioning, and the $500.00 a month turned into almost $800. The wiring was so old it had a fuse box that blew out if I had an electric coffee pot on and used the electric can opener. We bought a window air conditioner but could not run it if the TV was on. Worse place I ever rented by far.
Smartest thing we ever did was to come home to New England, and buying our double home on leased land. Were we to rent out our home today we could get $1,500 a month without utilities.
Next on the bucket list is to buy land in Maine in an UN Incorporated area, on a lake and live in a big 5th. wheeler. I like the idea of being able to pack up at a moments notice and not be trapped by neighborhoods gone to hell or have to answer to anyone else but myself.
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They ask for ID? Freaking racists.
I know, right?
People even get carded to buy cigarettes and booze, but not to vote.
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I know, right?
People even get carded to buy cigarettes and booze, but not to vote.
The ACLU sues governments over showing ID to vote, but not a peep about showing ID to buy cigs and beer.
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The ACLU sues governments over showing ID to vote, but not a peep about showing ID to buy cigs and beer.
How many things can we come up with that one must have an ID for?
Driving
Beer/wine/liquor
Cigarettes
Buying a house
Flying on a commercial airliner
Taking a cruise
Going from the US to Mexico or Canada
Buying certain prescription drugs
Getting your welfare/food stamp giveaway
Running for office
Carrying a concealed weapon
Going to school/college
Taking exams for licensing for various professions
Legal hunting/fishing
Opening a bank account
Getting on a military base
Checking into a hotel/motel
Purchasing something with a credit card/debit card
Cashing a check
Going to the Dr.
Going to your child's school as a guest
Got more? Copy/Paste and Add to the list!
KC
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How many things can we come up with that one must have an ID for?
Driving
Beer/wine/liquor
Cigarettes
Buying a house
Flying on a commercial airliner
Taking a cruise
Going from the US to Mexico or Canada
Buying certain prescription drugs
Getting your welfare/food stamp giveaway
Running for office
Carrying a concealed weapon
Going to school/college
Taking exams for licensing for various professions
Legal hunting/fishing
Opening a bank account
Getting on a military base
Checking into a hotel/motel
Purchasing something with a credit card/debit card
Cashing a check
Going to the Dr.
Going to your child's school as a guest
Got more? Copy/Paste and Add to the list!
KC
The last two places I had to give my ID was at the doctors office and going to Costco.
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How many things can we come up with that one must have an ID for?
Driving
Beer/wine/liquor
Cigarettes
Buying a house
Flying on a commercial airliner
Taking a cruise
Going from the US to Mexico or Canada
Buying certain prescription drugs
Getting your welfare/food stamp giveaway
Running for office
Carrying a concealed weapon
Going to school/college
Taking exams for licensing for various professions
Legal hunting/fishing
Opening a bank account
Getting on a military base
Checking into a hotel/motel
Purchasing something with a credit card/debit card
Cashing a check
Going to the Dr.
Going to your child's school as a guest
CVS Pharmacies now require ID to buy nail polish remover.
Got more? Copy/Paste and Add to the list!
KC
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Oh what fun it would be to sell these homes to the retired white nation old folks.
Move into the neighborhoods, buy a home for $20.00 and fix it up. Put up a good size fence, head for the ASPCA and get some Pit Bull puppy's to raise as family dogs.
More and more white retired move in, all paint their homes and mow the grass. Oh yes all open carry including grand ma in a Wheel chair.
All these empty homes in the middle of Chaos and more and more white retired moving in.
Would be interesting to say the least. No long before the shop owners, Pharmacists and health clinics move in.
The deadbeats and the druggies would be run out and this would become a good place to live.
Good place for the Black, Latinos and Asians to live also. it can be done.
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Oh what fun it would be to sell these homes to the retired white nation old folks.
Move into the neighborhoods, buy a home for $20.00 and fix it up. Put up a good size fence, head for the ASPCA and get some Pit Bull puppy's to raise as family dogs.
More and more white retired move in, all paint their homes and mow the grass. Oh yes all open carry including grand ma in a Wheel chair.
All these empty homes in the middle of Chaos and more and more white retired moving in.
Would be interesting to say the least. No long before the shop owners, Pharmacists and health clinics move in.
The deadbeats and the druggies would be run out and this would become a good place to live.
Good place for the Black, Latinos and Asians to live also. it can be done.
Not until Detroit is rid of the root problem for all its self-inflicted malaise:
Demonrat rule.
Limit voting to only those that actually pay taxes, and get out of the way of the ensuing economic tidal wave!
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Not until Detroit is rid of the root problem for all its self-inflicted malaise:
Demonrat rule.
Limit voting to only those that actually pay taxes, and get out of the way of the ensuing economic tidal wave!
Sigourney Weaver, as Lt. Ripley, had it right . . .
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Sigourney Weaver, as Lt. Ripley, had it right . . .
Yep
[youtube=425,350] http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a88Z7YOh_us [/youtube]
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Let me guess. He is looking for another Section 8 housing. If you want to destroy a neighborhood, do Section 8 housing. :mental: