I’m most likely going to start looking for a new place to live. My current establishment, York Properties in Raleigh NC that runs Mission Valley Apartments does not value me as a customer. I don’t like to shop where I’m not valued as a customer. Of course, as a friend explained, every time someone moves out they get to increase the rent. So it’s actually a planned action to get people to move out. It just pisses me off. Here’s my current rental checklist. Help me add to it: General •What’s the rent, how long is the lease, how much is the deposit and when is it returned? (Rent should be no more than 30% of your take home pay.) •Do you have the optin to rent month-to-month when your first year lease expires? (Renting month-to-month may result in slightly higher payments, but it gives you the option of terminating your lease without penalty.) •How far will you have to commute to work? Is public transportation a readily available option? (Practice your commute before signing your lease and realize a long commute eats up valuable personal time.) •Are there smoke detectors? Ceiling lights? •Are there ceiling lights? •Are the carpets and walls clean? (Look for solid, level floors and carpets that are not worn.) •Are stair railings are tight? Bedroom •Will your furniture fit? (Know the size of your things and bring a tape measure!) •Are there enough outlets? •Is there a phone jack in the room? •Is there enough closet space and strong hanger rods Kitchen/Appliances •Are kitchen …
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slunay says:
November 12, 2012 at 6:55 pm (UTC 0)
LOL! He thinks he should get rewarded for doing what is right. You base yourself compared to the trash. Two different worlds. Maybe they feel you are giving a fair rent rate as it is. I have rented homes for twentyfive years and have NEVER raised the rent as long as they are a good tenant like you. Even though my costs went up. The other people you talked about only staying two months, well our stupid government gives tax advantages to this problem so you paying rent is almost no diff.
Zapmanio says:
November 12, 2012 at 7:21 pm (UTC 0)
Sad but true. The gentleman makes great points!
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November 12, 2012 at 7:32 pm (UTC 0)
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slinkycat321 says:
November 12, 2012 at 8:17 pm (UTC 0)
I’ve been renting in the triangle area for close to 10 years. No landlord is really going to value the relationship with a tenant, although if you are good about paying your rent, they might overlook some minor lease violations they would normally call you out on. I am sick of renting and I would buy a house if I didn’t think the property values weren’t going to keep falling the way they have been. Good luck,
aj2001832000 says:
November 12, 2012 at 8:48 pm (UTC 0)
I AM NOT CONDONING moving to Ohio under any means but !… . You could buy a decent….A DECENT….250,000/300,000 HOUSE here in Ohio for about 600-700/mo. Sad. We’re all just bar codes walking on two legs. Nothing matters. There will come a time when 26 year olds like me will tell their kids (maybe when I’m like 35) that “when I was young, you could walk in to a store, be greeted and asked if you needed assistance and THANKED for your patronage”
Urgo6667 says:
November 12, 2012 at 9:31 pm (UTC 0)
$600, wow, I can’t wait until I move down there. I’m currently living on long island ny and up here a small one bedroom goes for more then double that! I totally agree with you about being just a number though. I’ve been a great tenant here for the past 3 1/2 years and they wouldn’t budge when I wanted to get a short term increase to my lease while I look for a house in the raleigh area. $250 ext fee + $100/mo not to mention the $30 increase in rent they added this year. So don’t complain
craigowler says:
November 12, 2012 at 9:43 pm (UTC 0)
Your fmanaging factor is in the renting business for profit not social housing.
thesmiths1013 says:
November 12, 2012 at 10:32 pm (UTC 0)
Tim, there are houses for rent in our area, interested??
dabiribd says:
November 12, 2012 at 11:09 pm (UTC 0)
Hi Tim,
I guess Im lucky that I dont have to worry about the mortgage or the rent and all that stuff! Lol
havakazoo33 says:
November 12, 2012 at 11:51 pm (UTC 0)
shut up nigger nose
discaimer says:
November 12, 2012 at 11:53 pm (UTC 0)
I went through the same thing two years ago. I’d been at the same place 6 years but the annual rent increase finally drove me out. Found a nicer place $200 a month cheaper. Hope you have similar luck.
Great video, it’d almost would work as a response to the “What’s Wrong With YouTube?” videos going around.
UpDownMostly says:
November 13, 2012 at 12:16 am (UTC 0)
OK I feel better now.
Damn that’s expensive!
UpDownMostly says:
November 13, 2012 at 12:20 am (UTC 0)
HAHAHAH too funny. Probably right.
ravensmomscorp76 says:
November 13, 2012 at 12:43 am (UTC 0)
This overall topic reminded me of what just happened with my mom and her Mastercard credit card account. She’d had the thing for like 30 years, and out of NOWHERE-they canceled it! She paid it every month, too! What punks these people are!!
ravensmomscorp76 says:
November 13, 2012 at 12:50 am (UTC 0)
An apartment in my city-here in Southern California-goes for $1095 for a 1-bedroom, and $1300 for a 1-bedroom w/ a den.
INSANE
UpDownMostly says:
November 13, 2012 at 1:13 am (UTC 0)
Yes this is true, it’s actually encouraged for tenants to move out so rents can be increased. It’s a natural rental property tactic and works. I just feel pissed sometimes when I’m part of the cycle.
But hey, it’s capitalism at it’s best right?
l0gically says:
November 13, 2012 at 2:13 am (UTC 0)
Unfortunately the same exact thing applies when you’re dealing with any covenant-controlled property. In this case it’s not the management, but the HOA your dealing with. They tend not to give a rat’s ass either.
airricksreloaded says:
November 13, 2012 at 2:17 am (UTC 0)
LOL we got a spare bedroom here.. how much space you need?
RitchM says:
November 13, 2012 at 2:17 am (UTC 0)
Buy a house. Or if you don’t want to mess with the outside maintenance, buy a condo. Interest rates are extremely low right now and there are a LOT of homes selling for less than they are appraised for. You might even find a good deal on a foreclosed property. I bet you could find a decent 2 bedroom house for around $600 a month.
themage747 says:
November 13, 2012 at 2:35 am (UTC 0)
You should find out how much they are getting a raise from all the extra money comming in
I like more personal service, have you done a customer service video? That would have to be a 10 part series. That would make me upset too, if you have been there that long and nobody cares about you as a customer!
m1dnightshow says:
November 13, 2012 at 2:46 am (UTC 0)
your lucky ur paying $600/month! lol u cant find a one bedroom here for under 1k/month lol
UpDownMostly says:
November 13, 2012 at 3:02 am (UTC 0)
Yes it’s much cheaper then most places I’m sure but I hate paying $600 for just a small one bedroom and on top of that not even being valued as a customer. But as one commenter noted, it’s just what you do, you pay rent and you behave and so it’s too much to expect anyone to appreciate that fact.
UpDownMostly says:
November 13, 2012 at 3:59 am (UTC 0)
You’re absolutely right but it’s annoying as hell not to at least be given a “nod” as a decent customer, you know?
metricula says:
November 13, 2012 at 4:36 am (UTC 0)
Rent is much cheaper overall here in Raleigh. There’s a glut of apartments, especially inside the beltline. I’m sure you’ll find something, but $600 doesn’t sound too unreasonable.
It’s annoying to have it raised though
OCMAN1 says:
November 13, 2012 at 5:35 am (UTC 0)
Buy a house !!!!! Remember your paying your rent on time and not causing problems. Is what adults need to do. Sorry people that are landlords have water electric property tax and many other bills that increase. I’m sure its not personal. Its business. Go out and look and move that’s your right. But everywhere your going to go you will encounter the same things.