Finally deciding on the school I want to go to I now have to plan to relocate to San Diego…2 hours away! I can hardly wait but my plan is still in the beginning stages. I’ve been looking at studio apartments that can get very expensive I’ve noticed so….
I’ve been looking into other options like maybe getting a roommate. Well let me re-phrase that. There are plenty of people looking to lease out bedrooms from their homes and/or condos so I’m currently looking into that as an option. ONLY because I’ m going to start off with summer classes and I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get a decent job to afford a six month lease and normally these people are kind enough to do a month to month.
I’ve been searching craigslist just to see what’s out there and came across a very funny one.
“*PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AD BEFORE RESPONDING*
I have a room to rent in a nice, spacious, 2 br apt. in Bankers Hill for $525/month, available December 1st. The bedroom is unfurnished, but the rest of the apartment is. As the title says, there are a few conditions that apply.
First, this is the apt. that I’ve been living in for the last 3 years and I am providing all the furnishing for the place. I’m very clean and insist upon the same from whoever I’m living with, especially considering that from the get-go, you’re coming into a nice, big apt. with exceptionally cheap rent, which happens to be totally furnished with all of my things (fridge, washer, dryer, furniture, tv). Since I’ve had such terrible luck finding decent roommates in the past, the situation is this: In addition to signing the month to month lease to the owner ($500 deposit required), you will also be required to sign an additional agreement to me. This agreement will state that you will help me keep the shared living spaces clean (anything outside of your bedroom) and will agree to a bi-weekly cleaning arrangement in which we will both take turns cleaning either the kitchen or the bathroom. That means cleaning the surfaces of the floors, stove, sinks, toilet, bathtub, mirrors, etc. This does not apply to things like doing dishes. There’s no dishwasher here and therefore, you will need to do your dishes on a more regular basis (close to, if not daily). Basically, the shared living spaces need to stay clear and free of spills, clutter and general messes, which most people seem content to ignore .You will also agree to pay your bills on time each month for your half of the utilities (they usually come to about $100/person between the electric and cable bills).
I’m looking for a non-smoker (420 ok), late 20’s to mid 30’s male or female with a job and an understanding of the word “respect.” You’re coming into my home and will be using a good deal of my things in addition to just sharing an apt. together. Someone with a life and who isn’t obsessed with t.v. would be a plus. I do own two televisions but rarely watch any and don’t get too into primetime t.v. shows. I kind of prefer someone single simply because I’m not looking to share this place with any more than one person (nor will the lease allow it). I’ve run into a situation with my most recent failed attempt at a decent roommate, because she decided to have her boyfriend stay over almost every night and he’s now practically living here. Therefore, there will be a stated limit of maybe 2-3 nights a week for someone to stay over, as part of the signed agreement. Consistent nightly stay-overs will not be accepted. I’m not anal or rude in any way. I treat everyone very respectfully and will expect the same in return. Things like the bills and cleaning are just things that should be natural and expected in a respectful living situation. But I am repeatedly amazed by the seeming shortage of quality people to have as roommates in San Diego and am no longer willing to get burned on bills, or live with unappreciative losers who never live up to what they agree to and proceed to trash my place or my things. So the signed (legally binding) agreement will state that you will not only agree to live by these rules, but that if you fail to do so, you will be asked to AND WILL AGREE TO move out, with 30 days notice. Believe me, I have no intention of ever having to call any of this up, once you move in. But again, I’ve been burned by too many people who will agree to anything up front but never live up to it once they’ve moved in. I’m confident that I’ll find the right person and we’ll never need to worry about any of this. However, to cover my ass, again, you will be required to sign this agreement- no exceptions.
NOTE- This place is under the airport incoming flight path. Therefore, it gets loud for about 5-10 seconds every now and then when a plane comes in. They usually stop coming from about 11:00pm until about 7:00am. Sorry- no pets. Also, there’s not much, if any, available storage space. I will start showing the place starting next weekend, Nov. 14th and 15th and may continue doing so again the following weekend. I will make a decision by the end of that weekend so I have a week to get ready for the transition. “
Wow she’s more anal than anyone I know including myself! I don’t think she needs a roommate I think she just needs a second job to cover her other portion of the rent.
Sincerely,
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