Yeah, what David said.

Also, if you can hold out until the end of the academic year when some of the college and university students leave town, there will be many more apartments and rooms available.

Patrik

On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 1:16 PM, David Keenan <dkeenan44@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Liberty,

- A friend of mine may have a room, what is your budget? (you can email me offlist)

- You cannot actually be compelled to move in a week. There are laws about this sort of thing, and they are less in your favor if the homeowner / landlord lives with you, but, they still can't do that. Neither can the court compel the your landlord/homeowner to vacate, even if you got a 3 day notice you can easily contest it which will push it back many weeks if not months. Add to this the fact it will take at least 2 months to close on the house, even if they sold it tomorrow. I think any bank or lawyer familiar with real estate law knows this stuff, so the mom shouldn't be pressured/bullied, nor should you by either of them, imo. If you have questions you might contact the Eviction Defense Collaborative (free consultations.)

Best,

David

On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 12:02 PM, Raymond Lai <raymond.wm.lai@gmail.com> wrote:

That's rather unfortunate. :(

I have found a lovely spot in Berkeley for myself and Atom & Iris. :) So finding a great spot even with bad credit is very doable.

Like with all things, being prepared is key. When I'm looking for a rental space, I bring the following to the showing:

• a Letter of Introduction (Like a cover letter. This should give a general introduction, what you are looking for in a rental, what kind of ideal tenant you are, and how long you are looking to rent)
  
• my Rental History
• a list of Professional References and Personal References (It would be great to get a reference from your last landlord)
  
• and my credit score (I'd include my credit report but it's just a tad too embarrassing)

If you really like a space be prepared to write a check on the spot. I have had prime locations rented out from underneath me by a more prepared applicant who signed a whole years worth of rent (who can compete with that?!?)

I have also paid a "finders fee" to a landlord or renting agent. This is in essence a bribe but this tactic has gotten me a great apartment in SF when the inventory was less than 1%.

Good Luck, Liberty!

Ray

On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Liberty Madison <libertymadison@gmail.com> wrote:

THE SITUATION:

The amazing Piedmont home I am in is being sold in a messy divorce. The owner is wonderful,however her divorce is now calling for her to sell her million dollar home so her husband can be paid his half of the equity. When I first moved in it seemed the divorce was dragging but I never thought he would force her and his 9 year old daughter out of this wonderful Piedmont neighborhood! I have never met him (they were divorcing before I arrived) but I will say I am not fond of this. So because of this and this reason ONLY I am now thrust on SF Bay Area housing market.

I just found this out YESTERDAY

and I have to MOVE BY APRIL 1 (WTW!) A week!

ANYWAY 

Wanted to tap the Sudo Network to see if anyone knew of a room/space/etc or knew someone who knew someone who know who I need to know!

 

Reply and I can send you info about me 

A little insight

I AM the ideal Human Flatmate! I love making smoothies, I heart cupcakes, love cooking vegan/vegetarian meals, love animals, non smoker, non drinker, responsible, and I have tons of cool FREE perks to events! (The events are only exciting if you are into tech/nerd/game stuff otherwise just control x that last part)

If you can reach out to your networks! I would appreciate any direction or hacking on this!

Thanks

Sudoers

libertymadison@gmail.com

415.937.3785

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