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nockergeek) wrote2003-11-01 03:19 pm
nockergeek) wrote2003-11-01 03:19 pm
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Just woke up from a nap. *yawn*
Went to the apartment complex office. Apparently, our lease didn't end in September. It ended in October. When it rolled over from the 2001/2002 year to 2002/2003, they shifted the start date ahead a month. I don't remember signing a 13-month lease, but then, they didn't give us a copy of our lease, either. I have to call the apartment office on Monday and talk to the manager, since she wasn't in today. Best case scenario is that they drop the claim that we broke our lease and return our deposit (minus the $80 spent for carpet cleaning). Worst case scenario is that they demand all the money in one lump-sum payment, no ifs, ands, or buts.
Honestly, I'm hoping for something in the middle.
I didn't expect to get our deposit back - it's just something you can't bank on, and you never know what they'll charge you for with repairs and cleaning anyway. On the other hand, I was also under the distinct impression that we were free and clear to move out at the end of September. Honestly, I'd be happy if they kept our deposit and dropped the rent claim, so that everyone broke even on the deal. If not, I suppose I'll see if they'll allow us to pay in installments; we can't drop $400 at once right now. I still have to get a desk (which are back in stock at Wal-Mart, so I'd best get one while I can), and we've got to save for other expenses, too.
But anywho, whatever happens happens. I have faith that we'll be okay, whatever the result.
Went to the apartment complex office. Apparently, our lease didn't end in September. It ended in October. When it rolled over from the 2001/2002 year to 2002/2003, they shifted the start date ahead a month. I don't remember signing a 13-month lease, but then, they didn't give us a copy of our lease, either. I have to call the apartment office on Monday and talk to the manager, since she wasn't in today. Best case scenario is that they drop the claim that we broke our lease and return our deposit (minus the $80 spent for carpet cleaning). Worst case scenario is that they demand all the money in one lump-sum payment, no ifs, ands, or buts.
Honestly, I'm hoping for something in the middle.
I didn't expect to get our deposit back - it's just something you can't bank on, and you never know what they'll charge you for with repairs and cleaning anyway. On the other hand, I was also under the distinct impression that we were free and clear to move out at the end of September. Honestly, I'd be happy if they kept our deposit and dropped the rent claim, so that everyone broke even on the deal. If not, I suppose I'll see if they'll allow us to pay in installments; we can't drop $400 at once right now. I still have to get a desk (which are back in stock at Wal-Mart, so I'd best get one while I can), and we've got to save for other expenses, too.
But anywho, whatever happens happens. I have faith that we'll be okay, whatever the result.