I don't have you on ignore, you make me laugh on here a lot.That's a joke cuz they've been accused of that.
I think everyone has me on ignore though
The mooching didn't last long after I realized my groceries were disappearing, and I feed my boyfriend because he'll be the breadmaker within a year. That, and there was a new room mate found but issues arose close to lease-time.
well that's good. I didn't know, I was just going off of what you said and my impression was that it was a good 1/2 the lease period or so.
GF and I pay a combined (after utilities) $1025/mo, and that is just for a "mother-in-law" suite which has combined livingroom/kitchen, laundryroom, large bedroom, and 1 bath. Its tough pickins out there.
Who is "they" and just what have 'they' been accused of?That's a joke cuz they've been accused of that.
I think everyone has me on ignore though
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mAlice and Luckystar were accused of being MPDs of eachother.Who is "they" and just what have 'they' been accused of?
If you can't be helpful, go play speed bump.
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Nope. I make what is fair market, granted I am not bring 60+
Just curious.
Well you learn something new every day. I thought the "based on your income" places WERE section 8. I'll give it some thought and talk to the boyfriend, but I'm leaning towards my parents' place. It'll be a good chance for us to save up for a down payment when he graduates and is able to work full time to pay monthly bills.What a thread
Hi Lucky!
It's unlikely you will qualify for Section 8 simply because you have the boyfriend living with you. Plus you have to go down and apply for welfare (because that's what it is) and you don't want to do that.
Start calling the "based on your income" places and get on the lists for all of them. Just because the list is long doesn't mean you won't get something by Dec. People change their minds, find something else, etc.
Then start scanning the papers. You'd be surprised at some of the deals you can find. I got a decent house by the water for cheap cheap just because the owners didn't want just any old loser living there, and they knew I'd take care of it.
Last resort is the bunkroom, which I know would make your mother and dad very happy.
mAlice and Luckystar were accused of being MPDs of eachother.
I concur with what is bolded
Atta girl!
I'll gladly give you $2 tomorrow for a hamburger today?? Would boyfriend starve if you weren't feeding him? I think not! He can afford to "find a way" to contribute to the meals. Obviously he spends a fair amount of time at your apt and doesnt pay rent, utilities, etc.. so buying a few groceries to assist his "barely getting by" girlfriend doesn't seem unreasonable.
With Section 8 you get a voucher from the state, through Social Services, that picks up a portion of the agreed on rent. The based on your income places are state funded (I think) but you just apply to them directly with your income statement and deal with the rental place directly.
You misunderstand the situation. She is living with her boyfriend, who is a college student. It is my understanding that he does pay a portion of the expenses, but can't afford much because, well, he's a student. He will be graduating in a year or so, will then find better employment, and they will be able to afford more.
And she figured out a wondrous solution. You were supposed to be mean and grouchy 2 pages ago.
Last time I checked, you HAVE to be employed full time to get Section 8. She has no kids. She will not qualify. At 18 it is hard. It's hard to get a decent paying job. It's even harder to find a cheap place to live here. Perhaps she should give up her two kitties so that it will be easier for her to get a decent place. Most people will not rent to people with pets anymore.
Wrong. Section 8 pays the entire rent. You are not allowed to go over the amount they set for you. It is extremely hard to find a place that accepts it and even harder to find a place that will rent as cheap as they allow you. My cousin has been knocked off of the list twice because she couldn't find a place. Also, the State pays the landlord directly. It's is NOT through Social Services. Totally different funding. I dealt with Section 8 when I was a rental manager. PITA.
Maybe things have changed since I was a rental manager. I'll bet on it. But at least she did pay something. I did not have any tenants in my 64-unit complex that had their entire rent covered by a housing voucher.