Hey so I literally just got out of homelessness and my landlord is asking for an extra $50 on top of the first, last and security deposit. I don’t have that 50 dollars and already had to take a payday loan to get this place so I’m quite stressed.
I also have to have a place to rest to recover for my prosthetic surgery that’s coming up.
Can I just stay and pay her when I get paid from my new job? I’ve already given her first and last I don’t know why she’s asking for an additional 50 from me but I really need this place. If you’ve been homeless before then you know what I mean.
All advice appreciated thanks.
I’m rusty but I believe the reason for the eviction dictates how soon it can legally happen. Eviction without just cause (e.g., renoviction, landlord’s family moving in) is two months, starting the next 1st of the month (or week - whatever amount of time a rent installment covers). Tenant destroying the apartment is two weeks or less.
It sounds like your landlord is pulling some BS, and wouldn’t have a much of a legal leg to stand on. But it also sounds like this place makes sense for you right now and you want to make it work.
My advice would be to try to come off as sympathetic, and a good tenant, and casually ask if you can defer payment:
Hi x, I’m enjoying this place, thank you so much.
May I get the $50 for y to you on [date]?
If necessary: I understand, but I’m stretched a little thin after first and last but can easily get it to you on [date].
If necessary: offer interest for deferred payment
I hope you can setup a good recovery environment and heal well after your surgery.
Good luck, friend!