So I know this girl, who I'll call Randice, and her roomie-to-be, named Mant, who have this pretty cool apartment lined up and are all set to start the moving in this weekend. The management company man has put across that for the signing they need first, last, and security which is pretty much standard here. The place is all big and rent-stablized, near the park and in a pretty neat neighborhood. The catch is that Randice's mom works for Housing Court and when she told her about the sweet deal, she replied that not only is the rent too much but it's technically illegal to ask for 3 months upfront because for a stabilized place it should only be 2. So now, Randice and Mant are pissed but nervous because how should we, erm, they proceed? Should they let him know they know he's trying to pull a fast one and let the cards fall where they may? Should they suck it up and sign and be happy they found a place they love? Or follow Randice's mom's advice: sign and pay, but file a complaint with housing people for a rent readjustment and return of the extra fee? Dilemma, dilemma!
ETA: I've been mulling on this all weekend because shit, I'm worried...about Randice's situation. I actually started a CL housing forum topic about it. Look at all those responses!
Posted by Candicissima at December 27, 2004 01:00 PMThat sucks! I think Randice should listen to her mother's advice.
Posted by: jenny at December 27, 2004 01:32 PMBehave, or I call Lil Jon