temporary housing: You're a renter and you can't have a dog. Whose fault is that?
- 12/16/11 07:55 AM
Truth is that I don't ever want to find myself living somewhere without at least one dog in the house. Granted, many folks couldn't care less about having a canine companion, and some find the idea repulsive. That's fine, but I think they're missing a lot. If you are a renter and you can't have a dog, the first thought may be that it's Mr. Landlord's fault because he's the one who says there are no dogs allowed. Well, although that's correct to a point, it's really not his fault. You chose to live there, and you choose to remain there. … (5 comments)
temporary housing: The Land of the Bland -- Renterville
- 10/20/11 05:02 AM
Did you ever notice that the place you're renting is kind of bland? The walls are all the same color. The place next door is distinguished from yours by a different number and little else. The only personalization of the place is that your name is on the mailbox. Have you ever waked in the morning, looked around, and forgotten that you're no longer in a college dorm? You're in the Land of the Bland, and the only way out is to make a decision for your individuality. The reason for the blandness is simple. Your living space has to be … (3 comments)
temporary housing: Why are landlords so demanding?
- 10/09/11 02:28 AM
If you're a renter, there's a good chance that you have given some thought to owning your own place. There's also a good chance that part of the reason for wanting to own your own home is the conduct of your landlord. He will not let you do hardly anything to personalize your home, he won't let you have a dog, he won't let you park your boat in the driveway, and he gets really upset when you're a couple days late with the rent payment. You're paying your landlord's mortgage, and he is making a profit renting to you. Why … (6 comments)
Truth is that I don't ever want to find myself living somewhere without at least one dog in the house. Granted, many folks couldn't care less about having a canine companion, and some find the idea repulsive. That's fine, but I think they're missing a lot.
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