Okay, so yesterday we got the keys to the new place, and discovered a few problems.
The first gut-punch came when we found out the $175 parking fee doesn't give us a dedicated spot in the parkade, and the only time non-residents are not allowed to park in there is overnight.
This means its entirely possible we will come home from getting groceries or whatever, and not be able to find a place to park.
The second gut-punch came when the manager told us they had not turned on the air conditioning for the summer yet, so we were going to have to rely on fans to keep cool at least for now.
That led to the third gut punch, when we discovered that despite being told that power was included in the rent when we looked at the place, it is now going to be a separate charge on top of rent, which means more money spent each month than we counted on.
The last, and worst gut-punch came when looking at the space I realized it looks smaller than the floor plan suggested, and I am now not sure if all of our stuff we planned to take is going to fit.
All of this has put me into a depression, and I feel like I failed us when I agreed to take this place rather than keep looking.
send huggles if you can, okay?
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Sorry ...
... You just collected a >lot< of life-lessons here ...
Only the Lease or Renter's Agreement governs. Anything verbal was/is just blather and drivel.
So, look at that document, read it thoroughly. Note if there is any 'escape penalty'. Note everything that is to your advantage.
I know you are perpetually short of funds, and you've said housing is 'tight'. So "elsewhere" may not be feasible. "Too much stuff" might turn into what us "yanks" call a 'sidewalk' or 'garage' sale.
That's about all I have for ideas.
And remember, free hugs always there to "pull from the ether".
Bizness
One of the unfortunate trends in business has been less accountability and more caveat emptor.
If you set up a GoFundMe page and notify us here -- I will happily donate $100 to help you through this rough spot. I'm sure others here will help -- as well.
A good friend of mine was a philanthropist who very publicly gave away $millions. He said most people make the mistake of not asking for help. And most people find great joy in helping.
Jill
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)
I think Amethyst needs help more than I do
she got hit with extra charges for her luggage for her move to Ontario, and while she did get help, she might need a bit more.
As for me, its not like I have a patron for my writing or anything, so I can't even do anything for people who sent me money.
Honoring the giver
To receive a gift honors the giver. There's no need to 'do anything' when a gift is given freely, something which many wonderful folks here do with open hearts. For those who have the means it's also our way of 'giving back' or paying forward kindnesses we ourselves received in the past. For folks who care about others, to watch them suffer hardships while wishing there was a way to assist while not being allowed to can bring its own sadness too.
How often in our daily lives are we able to truly help others in ways meaningful? And what a blessing it is to be given the opportunity to do so!
<3
The Universe Works Out the Quid Pro Quo
During my career, when I felt I needed luck to close a deal I would often chum the water by doing some anonymous act of charity or kindness. It seemingly worked often enough for me to make it a habit.
A lot of people care about you.
Amethyst made a request here for help. Her full amount was realized within hours. I was part of that fulfillment and was overjoyed to help another human being. No one expected anything in return from her.
Just ask.
Jill
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)
Floor plan
If you have the floor plan (with measurements) in your contract or the ad where it was stated and your space is smaller you should be able to sue the owner. And paying $175/month(?) for parking without having a guaranteed slot isn't right. What's next? Finding a stranger in your apparment because the owner quietly implied the appartment is capable of holding more than 1 party at the same time? If you pay for parking then you can demand a slot 24/7. I think the whole situation is quite fishy, because it looks like the manager baits clients with good contract conditions and then counts on clients who don't thoroughly read the contract before signing it, because the real contract is worse than promised.