Hi friends,
I am having to move, & very unexpectedly! I am not too happy about it.
As some of you may remember from some previous post, I don't have the best landlord.
A little over a week ago he gave me a 30 day notice! I have been here for about 20 years, &
have given this place a complete home makeover, as some of you may remember me posting pictures of projects I've done here. .....Anyway, there had been some things needed fixing.
There had been a leak happening once & a while coming from somewhere in my bathroom,
(tub drain? we think), to the downstairs bathroom. They could never figure out where it was coming from, because it wasn't always leaking when water was running or draining. He has had someone out 4 xs to try & figure it out & fix it. My dad having been a plumber, he looked down there w/ the guy once & told him he though it was coming from my tub drain, that it needed a new gasket & seal. They finally did that & supposedly it was fixed.
Then the 2nd thing... my air conditioner (window unit) frosted up one day, & had never dome that before in all these yrs. So, It being here probably way before me, was on it's way out.
So I left my landlord a message about it. The repair guy called me back & said that he would replace it, but my rent was going to go up...which I expected (since it's not gone up in yrs, fortunately, I know). OR..I could replace it myself. So, that's what I was going to do, in hopes rent would stay the same. Then, a few days later, I got another call from the repair guy saying not to get one, that my landlord was going to replace it, his responsibility,
("ummm, yeah!") this way if I ever left, it would stay. BUT, rent would be going up!
So I was just praying hard that it wouldn't go up more that $50.00, & I could handle it.
Well, I took him rent a couple of Thursdays ago, the 31st, & he said nothing. I was so nervous I was shaking, because the repair guy had also mentioned that he was so mad about, spending $ on this place trying to find/fix the leak, then this, that he had said something about kicking me out! So I was afraid of that. After paying him, & nothing being said, I thought, "ok, either he calmed down, realized all I've done here, all the improvements, & isn't going to do either, OR, it's coming later...... Well, he called later that day & told me that he had a lot of work he needed to do in here, & needed the apartment empty to do it & was giving me 30 days. (He couldn't tell me earlier to my face I guess...coward!) I was in shock! He talked about taking out the tub, etc.... I said that they could work on it if I stayed, that I could shower at a close by friends, if I had to. He said no, needed it empty. Then he said he wasn't making any money on it anyway, because we don't pay water. Told me about how much it was per person, etc.. I offered to pay the difference in a rent increase, but he shot that down too! So then, the I asked if he could at least give me 60 days instead of 30, he said no! I just can't believe it.
He owne's A LOT of properties & is definitely not hurting for or need the money. He could at the very least given me 60 days! 20 yrs is a lot to pack up in 30 days!! (1000 sq. ft.)
I am .....In shock, devastated, & hurt. I spent the better part of the first 48 hrs after that in tears! He is a complete ass!! He even sent a certified letter that I had to sign for the following Sat. to cover his butt. He knows with me he'd have to, because If I could snag him on anything I would! He's so old school & country, that it wasn't even a dated typed up letter. It was written on a piece of notebook paper & signed. That's it, not even dated. So that's also why he probably sent it by certified mail.
So, with no where to go that I can afford, I am having to move back in with my parents!
I will be 49 in August, & can't believe this is happening!
I do have a girlfriend who's lease is up in January & rent is getting too expensive for her alone too, so we are talking about getting a place together then.
In the meanwhile it will give me a chance to get care credit paid off, & my car will be paid off in February, hopefully I can get that done a little sooner too. Then I will be in a better position to be able to afford (my 1/2 of) a little higher rent for a two bedroom, two bathroom w/ my friend. We want to look at some houses, or townhouses. So hopefully this will all only be for 6 month...
So, It's a very unexpected & upsetting situation for me, but a little bit of a blessing in the way that (I am trying to now focus on), that I can pay a couple of things off, & not be under the thubm of my landlord, walking on eggshells afraid to tell him if anything needed fixing in fear of rent going up too high. ...and as far as that goes. I know he wants to get more money out of this place, (& certainly could now after all the work I have done!) but it's on him that he didn't go up over all these yrs. I know partly he didn't because of all I've done, & my dad helping too, BUT, he could have gone up little by little, so I could manage it, BUT, he didn't, so that's on him!! So now, it gets taken out on me.
My main worry in all of this of course is Sammie. Her little world is going to turn upside down, & not know why. She is used to it just being the two of us.
She is used to getting to go out during the day. Now, she will be confined to our room at first, then when she seems ready & interested, I will let her out in the house to explore.
It's not a big house, only around 1200 or more sq. ft. but still, w/ 2 more people there.
I've ordered comfort zone diffusers, I'm going to get more Rescue remedy, (I have walnut as well, for change), & will feed her & keep her litter box in my room. Not ideal but best to start anyway. I want her to feel safe. I will also have a couple of old pillows she lays by under the bed, when she does go under there, from thunder or anything. Her blankets, etc... so she will have her/ our smells for comfort. (I remember things I've read on moving threads).
Oh, & I ordered another harness for her. A vest kind. Hoping it will be more comfortable to her than the strap one. She already doesn't walk well on it. Walked a few steps, then plops down, repeat, repeat... Not like Angel used to be. He didn't love it, but would walk on it & even go potty. So, I'm trying to get my dad to screen in the patio out back. Told him I'd pay for it. (cement slab w/ a roof & post, so would just need to screen in), but think it looks like we may be building a catio instead. I just wanted the porch done as a safe buffer w/ the back door. She is chipped, but will be in a completely new place to her.
I am completely exhausted already w/ working every morning, then coming home in the afternoon to pack. Making myself stop by 6 or 7, so I can shower, eat & try to relax a little before bed. Friday night I didn't stop until 8, so didn't eat until 9! I can't do that.
I am trying to take it easy this weekend, since after working all week, I packed all weekend, then back to work, so no day off. My low back (I do wear my support belt!) & feet are killing me! So I've done very little this wknd, but will be back to it tomorrow! My dad is coming to take down my ceiling fan in the living room, & I'll be starting the kitchen!
Because I am so busy between working & trying to pack up, I won't get to email every day, but will check in here as often as I can. (W/ updates once we move)
Movers are scheduled to come Thurs. the 28th. I had to get storage units. Then that afternoon, we'll be getting my room set up, so I can take Sammie over. So worried about her.
So many of you have been so good to me & have become my friends here, so I just wanted to let you know what's going on. Please keep us, especially Sammie in your prayers & thoughts. We need them!! Please pray for an easy as possible transition for her.
She is my #1 concern.
Sorry this was SO long, but had to fill you all in.
Hugs to you all! XOXO!
Kelly & Sammie
I am having to move, & very unexpectedly! I am not too happy about it.
As some of you may remember from some previous post, I don't have the best landlord.
A little over a week ago he gave me a 30 day notice! I have been here for about 20 years, &
have given this place a complete home makeover, as some of you may remember me posting pictures of projects I've done here. .....Anyway, there had been some things needed fixing.
There had been a leak happening once & a while coming from somewhere in my bathroom,
(tub drain? we think), to the downstairs bathroom. They could never figure out where it was coming from, because it wasn't always leaking when water was running or draining. He has had someone out 4 xs to try & figure it out & fix it. My dad having been a plumber, he looked down there w/ the guy once & told him he though it was coming from my tub drain, that it needed a new gasket & seal. They finally did that & supposedly it was fixed.
Then the 2nd thing... my air conditioner (window unit) frosted up one day, & had never dome that before in all these yrs. So, It being here probably way before me, was on it's way out.
So I left my landlord a message about it. The repair guy called me back & said that he would replace it, but my rent was going to go up...which I expected (since it's not gone up in yrs, fortunately, I know). OR..I could replace it myself. So, that's what I was going to do, in hopes rent would stay the same. Then, a few days later, I got another call from the repair guy saying not to get one, that my landlord was going to replace it, his responsibility,
("ummm, yeah!") this way if I ever left, it would stay. BUT, rent would be going up!
So I was just praying hard that it wouldn't go up more that $50.00, & I could handle it.
Well, I took him rent a couple of Thursdays ago, the 31st, & he said nothing. I was so nervous I was shaking, because the repair guy had also mentioned that he was so mad about, spending $ on this place trying to find/fix the leak, then this, that he had said something about kicking me out! So I was afraid of that. After paying him, & nothing being said, I thought, "ok, either he calmed down, realized all I've done here, all the improvements, & isn't going to do either, OR, it's coming later...... Well, he called later that day & told me that he had a lot of work he needed to do in here, & needed the apartment empty to do it & was giving me 30 days. (He couldn't tell me earlier to my face I guess...coward!) I was in shock! He talked about taking out the tub, etc.... I said that they could work on it if I stayed, that I could shower at a close by friends, if I had to. He said no, needed it empty. Then he said he wasn't making any money on it anyway, because we don't pay water. Told me about how much it was per person, etc.. I offered to pay the difference in a rent increase, but he shot that down too! So then, the I asked if he could at least give me 60 days instead of 30, he said no! I just can't believe it.
He owne's A LOT of properties & is definitely not hurting for or need the money. He could at the very least given me 60 days! 20 yrs is a lot to pack up in 30 days!! (1000 sq. ft.)
I am .....In shock, devastated, & hurt. I spent the better part of the first 48 hrs after that in tears! He is a complete ass!! He even sent a certified letter that I had to sign for the following Sat. to cover his butt. He knows with me he'd have to, because If I could snag him on anything I would! He's so old school & country, that it wasn't even a dated typed up letter. It was written on a piece of notebook paper & signed. That's it, not even dated. So that's also why he probably sent it by certified mail.
So, with no where to go that I can afford, I am having to move back in with my parents!
I will be 49 in August, & can't believe this is happening!
I do have a girlfriend who's lease is up in January & rent is getting too expensive for her alone too, so we are talking about getting a place together then.
In the meanwhile it will give me a chance to get care credit paid off, & my car will be paid off in February, hopefully I can get that done a little sooner too. Then I will be in a better position to be able to afford (my 1/2 of) a little higher rent for a two bedroom, two bathroom w/ my friend. We want to look at some houses, or townhouses. So hopefully this will all only be for 6 month...
So, It's a very unexpected & upsetting situation for me, but a little bit of a blessing in the way that (I am trying to now focus on), that I can pay a couple of things off, & not be under the thubm of my landlord, walking on eggshells afraid to tell him if anything needed fixing in fear of rent going up too high. ...and as far as that goes. I know he wants to get more money out of this place, (& certainly could now after all the work I have done!) but it's on him that he didn't go up over all these yrs. I know partly he didn't because of all I've done, & my dad helping too, BUT, he could have gone up little by little, so I could manage it, BUT, he didn't, so that's on him!! So now, it gets taken out on me.
My main worry in all of this of course is Sammie. Her little world is going to turn upside down, & not know why. She is used to it just being the two of us.
She is used to getting to go out during the day. Now, she will be confined to our room at first, then when she seems ready & interested, I will let her out in the house to explore.
It's not a big house, only around 1200 or more sq. ft. but still, w/ 2 more people there.
I've ordered comfort zone diffusers, I'm going to get more Rescue remedy, (I have walnut as well, for change), & will feed her & keep her litter box in my room. Not ideal but best to start anyway. I want her to feel safe. I will also have a couple of old pillows she lays by under the bed, when she does go under there, from thunder or anything. Her blankets, etc... so she will have her/ our smells for comfort. (I remember things I've read on moving threads).
Oh, & I ordered another harness for her. A vest kind. Hoping it will be more comfortable to her than the strap one. She already doesn't walk well on it. Walked a few steps, then plops down, repeat, repeat... Not like Angel used to be. He didn't love it, but would walk on it & even go potty. So, I'm trying to get my dad to screen in the patio out back. Told him I'd pay for it. (cement slab w/ a roof & post, so would just need to screen in), but think it looks like we may be building a catio instead. I just wanted the porch done as a safe buffer w/ the back door. She is chipped, but will be in a completely new place to her.
I am completely exhausted already w/ working every morning, then coming home in the afternoon to pack. Making myself stop by 6 or 7, so I can shower, eat & try to relax a little before bed. Friday night I didn't stop until 8, so didn't eat until 9! I can't do that.
I am trying to take it easy this weekend, since after working all week, I packed all weekend, then back to work, so no day off. My low back (I do wear my support belt!) & feet are killing me! So I've done very little this wknd, but will be back to it tomorrow! My dad is coming to take down my ceiling fan in the living room, & I'll be starting the kitchen!
Because I am so busy between working & trying to pack up, I won't get to email every day, but will check in here as often as I can. (W/ updates once we move)
Movers are scheduled to come Thurs. the 28th. I had to get storage units. Then that afternoon, we'll be getting my room set up, so I can take Sammie over. So worried about her.
So many of you have been so good to me & have become my friends here, so I just wanted to let you know what's going on. Please keep us, especially Sammie in your prayers & thoughts. We need them!! Please pray for an easy as possible transition for her.
She is my #1 concern.
Sorry this was SO long, but had to fill you all in.
Hugs to you all! XOXO!
Kelly & Sammie