hey, gotta keep this short, since i am at work. i live in san antonio and will, more than likely, be having a need for a roommate. my girlfriend will probably be leaving soon, and i have ~15 months left on my lease. rent is $725 mo. (total) for a one bedroom. obviously, we'd have to work something out on the living arrangements, but i am pretty flexible on that (sleeper sofa, etc.). my main problem is that i don't know anyone that is looking for a place. anyone have an idea on how to get a safe and reliable roommate???
I'd say nothing is safe and reliable if you dont know the person. Best bet is through a friend or get someone you trust to suggest someone. If you get desperate just post a flyer around a local college, I'm sure you'll get plenty of calls back, you'd just have to filter out the bad with an interview.
I bet your apartment would let you switch to a two bedroom. You might have to pay a premium of a couple hundred bucks but it would be worth it. I can't imagine anyone wanting to split a one bedroom apartment with a stranger. That would just be really weird.
I have a friend with some relatives from the outskirts of Gutbucket, Alabama needing a place to stay. It's his uncle, his cousin and their six kids, post your address and I'll send 'em over.
$725 isn't really that bad. brand new ('06) complex, free wireless internet, huge workout facility, discounted dry cleaning, free movie rentals, excellent security, lots of free events (breakfasts, luncheons, etc.), free newspaper & snacks @ the office, and most of the women are blazing hot and love to sunbathe by the pool. i'm not sure of the price on a 2 bedroom, but that may end up being my best option. i'll check out those websites and, i guess, trinity u &/or incarnate word. the kids there probably have their parents pay their bills anyway!
what if i broke the lease, but paid the reletting fee? does that reflect negatively on my rental history? will it hinder me from getting a different apt?
the other option is to take my name off the lease before she leaves... but that just seems wrong for some reason. i dunno...
If you are both on it, she has to sign agreeing to release you from the lease. It isn't just as easy as saying peace, I'm out.
What he said...If both of you are on it, make her get you out if it so you can move somewhere more reasonable...that way , you can get a 2 bedroom, the only way to have a roomate, without spooning someone of the same sex... Usually the releting fee is a good way to not ruin your credit, but it depends on the apts. policy...
I am not sure what your income is but 725 for a one bedroom w/ those amenities shoulds crazy cheap for me. then again its san antonio and I live out in west la where i would be paying 725 for my room in a 3bd apt and that is considered cheap
