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September 26, 2012 at 9:50 AM #20149September 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM #751888
CoronitaParticipantbrimingplumb,
How large is the MM townhome/condo (I think you mentioned it’s a 2/2)?… FWIW, @ $1600/month for a 2/2, she’s not really get a “great” deal anyway.
Maybe ask the LL/leasing company to install room AC in every room. That should be relatively cost effective for LL and reasonable cooling for your daughter plus the $100/month off.
September 26, 2012 at 11:46 AM #751893SD Realtor
ParticipantDo yourself a favor and walk away.
September 26, 2012 at 12:12 PM #751895sdduuuude
ParticipantMake sure what ever you ask for to make up for the inconvenience costs more than the AC and makes significantly more trouble for them than managing the installation of it. Checking your legal standing with a lawyer at this point is probably wise.
And start shopping for a new place ASAP. If you can’t live w/o AC, then you have to make sure you have a place to go.
My counter offer would be “I can’t live without air conditioning” and “you have x days to fix it or I’m moving out at your expense.”
September 26, 2012 at 12:16 PM #751896spdrun
ParticipantNot to be obnoxious here, but …
What I don’t get is why people don’t CHECK that everything in the ad exists and works BEFORE signing the lease?! “Walk-through.”
A lot of landlords are crooked asshats, so this kind of thing is expected if you don’t verify, and is easily averted with a few minutes of due diligence.
September 26, 2012 at 12:37 PM #751898Anonymous
GuestThe power was off when we viewed the place and was off until the day before we moved in and put the bill in our name. With that being said, no way to verify the air worked or anything else to that matter.
September 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM #751899GuestIt’s just under 1100 sq. feet. Only 1 window in the place and 4 doors. Not possible to do the window AC.
September 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM #751900birmingplumb
ParticipantThanks , I like “walk away”. I am going to talk her into Carmel Valley or Del Mar. 1875 or 2 bedroom with 1317 sf as opposed to Mira Mesa @ 1595 for 1050 sf. I will just subsidize her 300 a month for a year until her husband gets raise. I hope the landlord makes her whole for moving expense and refunds the security as well as the 1 week in Sept. without air.
Anybody know of a place? Anyone know of a agent?
Only criteria is washer , dryer, air. I wonder if any other locations seem a value to anyone reading this . Their new day care starting in March will be in Clairmont . She works in Del Mar. Thanks all.God bless the beautiful people here.MotownSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:36 PM #751901Diego Mamani
Participant[quote=birmingplumb]I hope the landlord makes her whole for moving expense and refunds the security as well as the 1 week in Sept. without air.[/quote]The landlord sounds like a do****bag; I wouldn’t be surprised if he even threatens to keep the security deposit “for breaking the lease”. He may insist to be fully paid for the 1 week too. To get any money back, you need to sound like you are ready to take them to court and that you won’t be intimidated.
September 26, 2012 at 1:48 PM #751904CoronitaParticipant[quote=spdrun]Not to be obnoxious here, but …
What I don’t get is why people don’t CHECK that everything in the ad exists and works BEFORE signing the lease?! “Walk-through.”
A lot of landlords are crooked asshats, so this kind of thing is expected if you don’t verify, and is easily averted with a few minutes of due diligence.[/quote]
Because some things fall through the cracks sometimes. For instance, if it’s in the middle of summer, are you really going to check if the heater is working?
Is it feasible to check if all the phone jacks/cable hookups are viable before moving in?
September 26, 2012 at 1:50 PM #751905CoronitaParticipant[quote=birmingplumb]Thanks , I like “walk away”. I am going to talk her into Carmel Valley or Del Mar. 1875 or 2 bedroom with 1317 sf as opposed to Mira Mesa @ 1595 for 1050 sf. I will just subsidize her 300 a month for a year until her husband gets raise. I hope the landlord makes her whole for moving expense and refunds the security as well as the 1 week in Sept. without air.
Anybody know of a place? Anyone know of a agent?
Only criteria is washer , dryer, air. I wonder if any other locations seem a value to anyone reading this . Their new day care starting in March will be in Clairmont . She works in Del Mar. Thanks all.God bless the beautiful people here.Motown[/quote]Carmel Valley, are you looking to rent from individuals or big companies. I can send you a few places that are run by big management companies, BUT $1875 for 2/2 in Carmel Valley *might* be a stretch.. Closer to $2k now for the better ones.
September 26, 2012 at 1:56 PM #751906CoronitaParticipant[quote=Diego Mamani]The landlord sounds like a do****bag; I wouldn’t be surprised if he even threatens to keep the security deposit “for breaking the lease”. He may insist to be fully paid for the 1 week too. To get any money back, you need to sound like you are ready to take them to court and that you won’t be intimidated.[/quote]
Hey, it’s not me, really, I swear!!! I only have a 1 bdroom in MM not 2….. And before the guy moved into mine, I checked that the cooling and it wasn’t working, so had to get a transformer replaced..
The funny part was the person’s spouse just relocated from overseas and thought that the place was too cold (even with the AC off). It was like 85 degrees in there when I dropped by, and the spouse had a winter coat on.September 26, 2012 at 2:44 PM #751912no_such_reality
ParticipantI’d talk to http://www.tenantslegalcenter.com/
Given what you’ve already said, I’d say run, don’t walk away.
That said, I wouldn’t walk away without my money, because frankly, the LL sounds like an ___hat that is going to be a big you know what on getting your security deposit back.
Sad to say it, but lawyer up. Or at least, start with LegalZoom and craft a Formal Demand letter.
September 26, 2012 at 7:01 PM #751925EconProf
ParticipantThey offered $100 off on rent? Say yes, but do so with a 6 month lease (don’t know if you have a one year lease now), and month to month thereafter. Even though San Diego is currently in a warm spell, it is nearly October and no AC will be needed for at least six months. Savings=$600. THEN ask for AC or move.
I assume, of course, the heater works.September 26, 2012 at 10:31 PM #751931Reality
Participant[quote=EconProf]They offered $100 off on rent? Say yes, but do so with a 6 month lease (don’t know if you have a one year lease now), and month to month thereafter. Even though San Diego is currently in a warm spell, it is nearly October and no AC will be needed for at least six months. Savings=$600. THEN ask for AC or move.
I assume, of course, the heater works.[/quote]That’s great if she was moving in November 1, but October can be quite hot and the nights don’t start really cooling off until November.
I’d take the $600 and sweat out the hot days (no AC where I live in La Mesa) but everyone is different.
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