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I don't buy his story, at least the family financial part. If his family is having it tough financially why the hell would they be moving to the most expensive place to live in the US, plus the cost to move there? If his dad has cancer, that sucks and I hate to hear that but from what it sounds to me is he is trying to get out from under his obligations...
Using the above quote is in your best interest, period.Last edited by atomic; 03-28-2008, 05:54 PM. -
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Guest repliedbusiness is business. Nail the contract to his forehead.Leave a comment:
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Just tell him he signed a contract and that its his duty to pay. If you wanted to be on the "hard" side you could always go legal. If his story is true, and his reasons for moving are to be with his family, then maybe cut a bit of slack if you have the means. Also, maybe he could recommend a new roommate or something to take over the bills?Leave a comment:
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What to do? Renter situation.
I have a bit of a dilemma here. Today my room mate informed me that he was going to be moving out soon. But he signed a 1 year lease through August, so he contractually obligated to pay rent. The kicker is that he recently learned that his father has prostate cancer, and it has spread in to his bones. He says his family is in financial troubles because of this, but then he tells me that his parents will likely be moving to Hawaii in a few months.
I'm really at a loss here. I met the guy the day he signed the lease, so i really don't know him to well. I'd like to be sympathetic, but if he doesn't pay his rent and share of the utilities, I am going to be out $2500 - $3000 through August. It is my house, my mortgage and my name on the utilities. I have the money to cover it, but I really don't want to be out that much money.
So after all of that, do any of you have any advice? Does anyone here manage or own any rentals? This kind of ruined my Friday night..
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