13 years ago
Friday, February 5, 2010
Getting the boot?
I'm feeling a little anxious. Our landlord called the other day (which in of itself is unusual) asking how long we were planning on being in the area. He then proceeded to tell us that the owner wanted his daughter, who will be a senior at Duke next year, to move into the apartment. Although the conversation ended with the idea that he was just touching base and getting an idea of our plans, he called again not too long after asking if he could stop by and see the place since he hadn't been in a while (like last two+ years). He made an appointment to stop by today (Friday), so we made sure we had everything looking top-notch to show how well we take care of the apartment and how much better it looks than when we moved in. It turns out that he showed up WITH the owner's daughter! Had we known she was coming we may have tried to make it look a little more dumpy. And as luck would have it, it seems that she was quite taken with the place. I think it's just a matter of time before we get that phone call saying we need to be out by such-and-such date.
So, I'm feeling a little heart-sick about it all. No one had rented the apartment for 2-3 years before Clark moved in August 2007, so we didn't think there was any pressure or competition. Clark and I are rather fond of our semi-ghetto, slightly older town home. We love the rent, the layout, and while it's not perfect, it is our first home. Not to mention that moving is awful. I know I'm jumping the gun a little since nothing is certain but I can't kick the subtle dread that we could quite likely be getting kicked out of our home in just a few months.
Here's to browsing craigslist in my free time...
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12 comments:
NO WAY! I vote that's not even legal! Here's hoping you won't be having to leave your sweet pad anytime soon...
You should TOTALLY play dumb when you get the call. Talk about how GREAT it would be for her to move in with you ... you hope she doesn't have too much stuff, but it will be fun to have a roommate, and great to have someone split your rent. Maybe your landlord will feel so uncomfortable that he'll just nix the whole deal. Worth a try, right? What's the worst that could happen ... you get a new roommate?
man thats the stinkin pits!
I agree, that is a bit upsetting. We'll be crossing our fingers for you guys!
NOT cool!
Maybe it's some sort of sign to use the Federal Housing Tax Credit to buy something! You know what they say - when one door closes. . .
I also really like Ben and Jade's idea - maybe she'd be an awesome/interesting/crazy roommate. Bringing back real world Duke style :)
Oh no! Moving is such a pain!
Oh, how frustrating!!! Well, if you end up having to move, let me know and I'll come help you pack boxes...
Hey! You should have locked the door and not let them in. Kind of like you use to do during clean checks at Brookside 203. :)
really good to see you. hope you enjoy the little gift.
oh that was me of course. shalom.
I just love checking your blog! you seem to have some fun adventures. bummer about your house, hope it all works out.
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