Trouble Maker Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 What Would CR Do? Positives: Our rent is inexpensive. Our land lords are raising our rent for the first time in ~3 years by only ~5%, but it will still be inexpensive. They don't care if our rent is a few days late. They will call us if it hasn't gotten their by the 5th and we can hand drop it off (has been lost in the mail a few times). Despite that they've never charged us a late fee. They are nice people and always seem to be willing to work with you on anything. Negatives: They don't do very much for us... are slow to not fix things correctly. The condo complex does very little upkeep, won't tow cars in your spot or parked illegally... they are saying one of the reasons for the rate increase is the condo complex is increasing their fee. We notify our landlords about issues around the complex and nothing is every done. Anyways, it's not all roses but it's not really not bad at all. I've had much, much worse experiences with renting at places that cost much more than our current place. So, onto the question. They tried to mail out our increase notice in December but mailed it to our neighbor who sent it back return to sender. They sent us the original letter postmarked December in another envelope and we just got it. They are raising our rent effective Feb 1. This is not the 30 days notice we are supposed to legally get. Should we push the issue or not? We are moving out sometime this year one way or another, likely buying a house somewhere in town. So maybe not worth it to push the issue. Really, it's only $35 but there is some principal and legal 'rightness' behind pushing the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 i wouldnt move over $35/mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Sounds like a lot of hassle to save $35 for one month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 If you're on your way out soon I wouldn't make waves over $35 month. Who knows if the once kind-hearted management will be offended and you end up losing your deposit or fees on top of that. I'm not saying all apartment complexes are shady, but I have been burned a few times. On the other hand, I understand it's the principle, but sometimes letting shit slide works out in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'd just leave the issue. All places seem to do that bullshit raising rates. It never ends until you move out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 If you said, "Hey, you mailed this to the wrong place, this isn't technically giving us the right amount of time," then, if I was the landlord, I'd say, "Oh, so sorry. Remember all those times that your rent check got lost in the mail and I never charged you a late fee? Yeah, well then I guess you can appreciate that mistakes happen, right?" I'd bitch a little bit to CR about your landlord not technically giving you enough time and then write out my rent check for February - with the $35 fee increase included - and go on worrying about more important things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I wouldn't mess with it for a mere $35. If you want to get in a beef, come to CR and fight for free, why fuck with your landlord over a few bucks. Ask yourself which could cause you more grief in the end. May not be the best landlord, but it sounds like they give up just as much in return. I'd leave well enough alone and come here to fuck with people instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Do you live off fall creek lane? Sounds like the shithole we moved into last fall. If the area isnt bad (ie gunshots and such) stay put. We hear gunshots at least once a week in my hood. were moving when the lease is up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I would get drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 It's not about the money amount. But maybe it is, and it's not worth it. I guess that's what I was getting at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Do you live off fall creek lane? My wife lived there back when it was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 If you said, "Hey, you mailed this to the wrong place, this isn't technically giving us the right amount of time," then, if I was the landlord, I'd say, "Oh, so sorry. Remember all those times that your rent check got lost in the mail and I never charged you a late fee? Yeah, well then I guess you can appreciate that mistakes happen, right?" Well, when our rent got lost in the mail, it did actually get lost in the mail. Twice it's gotten to them weeks after we sent it looking like it had been mailed to Antarctica and back. We just told them to keep it for the next month. This didn't get lost in the mail, they actually wrote the wrong address. They only have 6 rentals and only had to mail this to 5, it shouldn't have been that hard. Admittedly there have been times I sent the rent on the 31st or 1st when I forget to send it early and they are super cool about that. I'd bitch a little bit to CR about your landlord not technically giving you enough time and then write out my rent check for February - with the $35 fee increase included - and go on worrying about more important things. But this is very likely what we will do. I would get drunk. But then I would have 35 less doll hairs to get drink. :no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Jesse I am the same way and would probably feel the same about possibly making an issue out of it just on principal. However looking at it from this side of the fence and the fact your planning on moving relatively soon, I say dont let it bother you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 But then I would have 35 less doll hairs to get drink. :no: Desperate times... http://beer.groovybrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/082408-1650-hurricanehi1.jpg :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 If they've been good to you, especially when your stuff got lost in the mail then I'd just pay the $35 and move on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brrcats Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 They've cut you slack in the past regarding mailing issues. Perhaps you should do the same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRunnin72SST Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 As a landlord I would say, "Really $35!" And give one of these :dumb: Just sayin... -Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Charge them a late fee. :gabe: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Desperate times... http://beer.groovybrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/082408-1650-hurricanehi1.jpg :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Nice. Honestly, Thunder Muscle does kind make me wanna fuck a hippo. Just saying. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 HAWESOME stealing for my facebook to offend my family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Is this a good show I saw it on netflix but didn't know what it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Is this a good show I saw it on netflix but didn't know what it was Yep. 22 minutes of exactly that. Not the most intellectual show, but funny. Also, the guy who plays Dave is different in this clip. They went with a different actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 HAWESOME stealing for my facebook to offend my family Speaking of which, I'm sorry for exposing your facebook family to that penis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 my mom liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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