Q. I am moving from Portsmouth, NH to Los Angeles. For obvious reasons i can't go ahead to look at anything before moving in. I need to have a place set up before i get there. Whats the best way to do this? can i trust photos? i prefer roommates as well because i most likely won't have a job at first. PLease help!!! thank you.
A. Reality check time. You can't trust photos, they can be quite deceiving. Almost every area in LA has both good and sketchy neighborhoods, even expensive cities like Santa Monica. You need to look at a unit, the neighbors, and the neighborhood, before you rent. Many people who move across the country do come out and look at where they're going to move, unless they have close friends or their company handle that for them. Or they stay in a corporate/short term rentals until they find someplace more permanent to live, but those tend to be expensive. Oakwood http://www.oakwood.com/
Another option is to come out here, check it out, and be willing to go home if it doesn't look like it will work out. You can stay in motels or hostels. Decent motels will start at $50 or more a night depending on location, hostels from about $20 up a night for a dorm situation. You can stay in a hostel from about 2 weeks to a month, depending on their policies. Some only take international travelers, most will want to see proof you are not local.
Hostels:
http://www.hostels.com/
http://www.hostelworld.com/
http://www.usahostels.com/
http://www.hilosangeles.org/
Google: Hostels, Los Angeles
Roommates can be a big hassle, you must have enough saved to pay the full rent in case they flake out. And think about it, what kind of person would let someone move in not knowing if you can actually pay? Someone sketchy. Here in LA, tenants are generally not allowed to sublet without permission of the landlord, yet they do it all the time, get busted (landlords keep their eyes on their property), and you are kicked out, sans your rent and deposit $$. Worst case, the roommate takes off, and the landlord holds you responsible for months of unpaid rent. If a landlord doesn't run your credit and rental history, put you on the lease, and maybe increase the rent, then you are likely involved in a scam. Homeowners cannot turn their homes into flophouses, there are occupancy laws, and neighbors will report to the authorities. Google: rental scam, rental scams Los Angeles
Landlords will want you to have a job. They can legally only take first and a deposit, so it's not like you can pay months in advance. You will need to have decent credit, no credit is not good credit. If you are under 21, it will be much tougher to find an apartment, landlords don't like to rent to under 21's, too much underage drinking, etc.
The job situation here is really bad, it may take from 4 - 6 months to find an entry level job, for many it takes much longer. Our unemployment is about the worst in the country. Another problem, minimum wage (about $1100 a month net) isn't enough to live on, it will cover your rent on a low end one bedroom, or a low end single and some food. That's it, literally. Having a roommate doesn't help much as legit places usually rent one bedroom per adult. So unless you have a profession that pays significantly more, LA isn't a good place to live.
I think you're not thinking this through. Do you know what kind of creepy people we have out here just waiting to take advantage of someone? Don't come out here until you're really prepared, with money to return home if necessary. Don't burn your bridges.
Good luck!
Another option is to come out here, check it out, and be willing to go home if it doesn't look like it will work out. You can stay in motels or hostels. Decent motels will start at $50 or more a night depending on location, hostels from about $20 up a night for a dorm situation. You can stay in a hostel from about 2 weeks to a month, depending on their policies. Some only take international travelers, most will want to see proof you are not local.
Hostels:
http://www.hostels.com/
http://www.hostelworld.com/
http://www.usahostels.com/
http://www.hilosangeles.org/
Google: Hostels, Los Angeles
Roommates can be a big hassle, you must have enough saved to pay the full rent in case they flake out. And think about it, what kind of person would let someone move in not knowing if you can actually pay? Someone sketchy. Here in LA, tenants are generally not allowed to sublet without permission of the landlord, yet they do it all the time, get busted (landlords keep their eyes on their property), and you are kicked out, sans your rent and deposit $$. Worst case, the roommate takes off, and the landlord holds you responsible for months of unpaid rent. If a landlord doesn't run your credit and rental history, put you on the lease, and maybe increase the rent, then you are likely involved in a scam. Homeowners cannot turn their homes into flophouses, there are occupancy laws, and neighbors will report to the authorities. Google: rental scam, rental scams Los Angeles
Landlords will want you to have a job. They can legally only take first and a deposit, so it's not like you can pay months in advance. You will need to have decent credit, no credit is not good credit. If you are under 21, it will be much tougher to find an apartment, landlords don't like to rent to under 21's, too much underage drinking, etc.
The job situation here is really bad, it may take from 4 - 6 months to find an entry level job, for many it takes much longer. Our unemployment is about the worst in the country. Another problem, minimum wage (about $1100 a month net) isn't enough to live on, it will cover your rent on a low end one bedroom, or a low end single and some food. That's it, literally. Having a roommate doesn't help much as legit places usually rent one bedroom per adult. So unless you have a profession that pays significantly more, LA isn't a good place to live.
I think you're not thinking this through. Do you know what kind of creepy people we have out here just waiting to take advantage of someone? Don't come out here until you're really prepared, with money to return home if necessary. Don't burn your bridges.
Good luck!
Any Nice and Cheap place to buy Furniture in N.H ?
Q. I live in MASSACHUSSTES, and I�m looking for nice and cheap place to buy furniture (Bedroom and Livingroom Set),
We're young family were every penny counts. Our budget is $2000. I heard there are places in NH, but I don't know the area, if anybody can help I'll be appreciated.
Thnx in Advance.
We're young family were every penny counts. Our budget is $2000. I heard there are places in NH, but I don't know the area, if anybody can help I'll be appreciated.
Thnx in Advance.
A. If online is fine, you may also want to check out http://www.homelement.com
Good luck!
Good luck!
NH: Who is responsible for pest control, landlord or tenant?
Q. One of the bedrooms in my apartment has become infested with bed bugs. The lease does not mention anything about extermination or pest control. The property management is telling me that I have to pay for all the fees, even if the bugs are found in other units of the building. So who is legally responsible in this case, the property management, tenant, or owner of the building?
Please site your source, if possible, so I can follow-up. Thank you!
Please site your source, if possible, so I can follow-up. Thank you!
A. If pest extermination is not specifically mentioned and the problem does not arise due to tenant issues (like not taking out your rubbish or poor hygiene issues) then a good argument can be made that the landlord has breached his obligation under the lease to provide for quiet enjoyment of the premises. This is generally a matter of contract law and will be considered as such if it ever goes to court. You paid good money for a place to live and the landlord has to provide a good place to live, etc., all as set forth in the details of the lease. To bring the matter to a head, you can call in and pay for the exterminator in the first instance and then send the bill to the landlord. If the landlord refuses, you may have the option of filing a small claim against the landlord or (depending on the terms of the lease) withholding that amount of money from the next rent payment. It may then become an issue if the landlord claims non-payment of rent and either serves you with a notice to quit or files a small claim action against you. Put everything about lack of habitability in writing to the landlord and be sure to save copies. Keep records of all your discussions with the landlord or property manager. You will need to be prepared to confirm that the infestation is not specific to your furniture but is an apartment-wide issue.
Where can I find a bed like this for my daughter ?
Q. Okay I am on my daughters account and she is really into Japanese culture. She showed me how she wants her room, and I thought a room makeover would be a wonderful Christmas present. The bed she wants is only on a website, and I don't like ordering furniture online, so no answers like Ebay please.
Thank you.
Here's the link:
http://www.haikudesigns.com/bedroom-furniture-sets.htm
She wants the floating platform bed.
Thank you.
Here's the link:
http://www.haikudesigns.com/bedroom-furniture-sets.htm
She wants the floating platform bed.
A. Try walmart, here is a link to all the platform beds:
http://www.walmart.com/browse/Furniture/Bedroom-Furniture/Beds/_/Nh-3yc4Zaq90ZaqceZ1yzn9ll/Ne-aqxa?ic=48_0&ref=125874.184468+501454.4292504409&tab_value=172608_All&catNavId=102547&waRef=+501454.4292504409&catNavId=102547
I know you mentioned that you don't like ordering online, and I'm not sure if walmart actually carries any of these in the store, but you do have the option to have it sent to the store or to your home. But maybe you could go to your local walmart and check. These beds are very nice looking and very affordable then compared if you were to walk into a furniture store. My friend ordered one of these style beds off of walmart and had it sent to the store and it is very nice looking and made well. Hope this helps!!
http://www.walmart.com/browse/Furniture/Bedroom-Furniture/Beds/_/Nh-3yc4Zaq90ZaqceZ1yzn9ll/Ne-aqxa?ic=48_0&ref=125874.184468+501454.4292504409&tab_value=172608_All&catNavId=102547&waRef=+501454.4292504409&catNavId=102547
I know you mentioned that you don't like ordering online, and I'm not sure if walmart actually carries any of these in the store, but you do have the option to have it sent to the store or to your home. But maybe you could go to your local walmart and check. These beds are very nice looking and very affordable then compared if you were to walk into a furniture store. My friend ordered one of these style beds off of walmart and had it sent to the store and it is very nice looking and made well. Hope this helps!!
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