Tell me if you think this apartment is a good deal.

[Rachael84]

I would do that, but I'm supposed to have heat included in my rent. I wouldn't want to spend the money on a heater, plus paying for the electricity to run it. Maybe I can call 311 and report it to them?

[Suzer]

Who needs enemies when you have family members that don't care if you develop hypothermia in your own bedroom.

Greedy Bastages.

[mead]

I mean you definitely could call 311 and report them. If you do this you might have to call the number repeatedly in order for someone from the city to come and check it out (1 call usually never does anything).

However, we are talking about family members. Can't you just convince them to turn on the heat? They are kind of breaking the law by not having it on when the teperature is below 55 during the day or below 40 during the night.

Originally Posted by Rachael84

I would do that, but I'm supposed to have heat included in my rent. I wouldn't want to spend the money on a heater, plus paying for the electricity to run it. Maybe I can call 311 and report it to them?

[Jdawg8181]

Originally Posted by KB4

Renting is a very good idea if it costs less than buying a similar apartment. Renting is also a very good idea in a situation where you don't know where the market is going. And it is also a very good idea if you don't have the money for the down payment.

Living with mommy & daddy is the best idea really...it allows you to save the money for a downpayment...when you rent, you don't really have any way to save money.

[Jdawg8181]

Originally Posted by Rachael84

I'm 23, I can't buy a house quite yet...

you're young...live @ home & save your money. I'm 26 and I've lived at home since graduating college. I would say by this time next year i should be able to buy a house.

[Rachael84]

I can't, my parents live in Florida. I make enough to live on my own, so I'm not struggling or anything.