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Old 07-03-2008, 07:23 AM
 
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HI guys

Need your help I'm soon moving to Los Angeles leaving Europe behind.

I understand that it might be difficult for me to rent a flat in America where I have no history.

I wondered what are other cost, a part from deposit and month rent in advance, when I rent a flat (1 bed/studio) in US.

Would you know what month bill could be for water,electricity? (an average for one person)

Is there any advice you could give me in situation like mine.

thank you
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Old 07-03-2008, 08:05 AM
 
Location: Hot Springs, AR
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There are many, many threads that can answer these questions.
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:35 AM
 
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Smile looking for estimated amount

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There are many, many threads that can answer these questions.

Thank you for your reply... yes I agree there is many threads that can partly answer my questions... I tried to find an estimated amount of what my bills could be, thought if someone lives in LA and rent 1 bed flat could know the answer...
I need to check potential costs very carefully before I accept job offer in LA. if someone could help me to find out what cost of life could be in Glendale (that's the place I would work) I would really appreciated...

Thank you very much for your answers
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Old 07-04-2008, 09:28 AM
 
Location: in purgurtory in London
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I'm British and had to make the transition myself years ago when it was much easier. If you will be working in Glendale then also consider places like Burbank or TolucaLake to live. Since credit will be a problem as you are new, it's best to find a private landlord instead of a managed building belong to a property company. After moving out of friends homes my first place was sharing a house with another person (private rent) and didn't require a credit check. If you're lucky your employers may be able to give a reference and if I remember there are some buildings who will still consider you if you are new to the country. You might have to pay a larger deposit.

I don’t know if things have changed but when I rented deposits were usually have a months rent or less….there are lots of buildings that have specials.

To be honest their lots of posts that will answer your question…it’s easy to get an idea by reading various posts…either way, it will be less than the UK and will be dependent on your life-style. Check out craigslist and the LA times classifieds.

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Old 07-04-2008, 12:27 PM
 
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I'm British and had to make the transition myself years ago when it was much easier. If you will be working in Glendale then also consider places like Burbank or TolucaLake to live. Since credit will be a problem as you are new, it's best to find a private landlord instead of a managed building belong to a property company. After moving out of friends homes my first place was sharing a house with another person (private rent) and didn't require a credit check. If you're lucky your employers may be able to give a reference and if I remember there are some buildings who will still consider you if you are new to the country. You might have to pay a larger deposit.

I don’t know if things have changed but when I rented deposits were usually have a months rent or less….there are lots of buildings that have specials.

To be honest their lots of posts that will answer your question…it’s easy to get an idea by reading various posts…either way, it will be less than the UK and will be dependent on your life-style. Check out craigslist and the LA times classifieds.

Thank you very much... I will search a bit more just when I will have chance to do so as I'm now crazy busy in trainings that will help me to do my work in US... it's great just to have straight answer... I'm sorry it's really not laziness but luck of time to do proper research myself...

Thank you and have a good day/night
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Old 07-09-2008, 01:07 AM
 
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I think it's like 50 to 100 per month. That's a rough guess at midnight. Then again I live in an area where i never need air conditioning or heating.
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Old 07-09-2008, 10:05 PM
 
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I understand that it might be difficult for me to rent a flat in America where I have no history.
Foreigner here. I didn't have any difficulty. They just asked for a photocopy of my passport and visa. Do be sure to get a U.S.-based credit card immediately, though, so you can start building your credit rating.
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