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I think I should just tell my landlord I want to be left alone.
I suspect that by summoning you from time to time, he thinks he has leverage over you, because of the tight rental market. What he doesn't realize, is that you have leverage over him (check mate!), because you could report his illegal units and tax evasion.
This could get messy. I think you should keep looking for rooms to rent. I know it's tough to find a space, as some households want someone they consider a good fit. But this situation (and that photo you posted) is creepy, and too potentially full of quicksand.
I suspect that by summoning you from time to time, he thinks he has leverage over you, because of the tight rental market. What he doesn't realize, is that you have leverage over him (check mate!), because you could report his illegal units and tax evasion.
This could get messy. I think you should keep looking for rooms to rent. I know it's tough to find a space, as some households want someone they consider a good fit. But this situation (and that photo you posted) is creepy, and too potentially full of quicksand.
He DOES think that. I remember him commenting from time to time that "housing is a commodity in LA" and people are "desperate for a place." I wouldn't be surprised if he thinks he can use me.
He inherited the house from his father and rents it out. He lives in the detached converted garage in the back and has for nearly his entire adult life. He supplements the rent from the house, the spare bedrooms in the converted garage (he lives in the living room) with income from renting out shabbily constructed shacks near the garage.
He's basically a slumlord.
I figured it was that area.
Don't know what you're paying, but you said you make $40K. You could do a two bed/two bath, probably pay around $800 to a $1,000 for rent. If you don't have a lot of outstanding debt you should be able to swing that.
Don't know what you're paying, but you said you make $40K. You could do a two bed/two bath, probably pay around $800 to a $1,000 for rent. If you don't have a lot of outstanding debt you should be able to swing that.
I don't know where I'm going to find one for that price. They seem to go for like $1300 minimum.
Bed-ridden... then he is not dangerous. Just kidding.
Next time he asks you to do chores for him again, remind him with a huge grin that he still owes you $100 bucks for cleaning his attic.
Rooming with international students may be more economical. "@San Gabriel - wanted a clean and neat individual ...
a furnished clean room & environment for above $400 but below $500 (negotiable), water/elec internet included ...
close to Valley (rd/ave near fwy 10), 3 mins drive to groceries, 5 mins drive to San Grabriel hospital, 3 mins walk to bus-stop, within walking distance to foodies & shops, ...
Email: sky_k100@yahoo(dot)com"
@Rosemead - room for rent $360/month, with separate entrance, water/elec, internet included ..
female tenant preferred, non-drinker, non-smoker, no pet ..
near bus-stop, groceries, fwy 10 & 60
320 2568
@Rowland Heights, near COLIMA & NOGALES, walking distance to shops & banks and library
clean furnished room $480/month, non-smoker, non-drinker, no pet
347-1021
Bed-ridden... then he is not dangerous. Just kidding.
Next time he asks you to do chores for him again, remind him with a huge grin that he still owes you $100 bucks for cleaning his attic.
Rooming with international students may be more economical. "@San Gabriel - wanted a clean and neat individual ...
a furnished clean room & environment for above $400 but below $500 (negotiable), water/elec internet included ...
close to Valley (rd/ave near fwy 10), 3 mins drive to groceries, 5 mins drive to San Grabriel hospital, 3 mins walk to bus-stop, within walking distance to foodies & shops, ...
Email: sky_k100@yahoo(dot)com"
@Rosemead - room for rent $360/month, with separate entrance, water/elec, internet included ..
female tenant preferred, non-drinker, non-smoker, no pet ..
near bus-stop, groceries, fwy 10 & 60
320 2568
@Rowland Heights, near COLIMA & NOGALES, walking distance to shops & banks and library
clean furnished room $480/month, non-smoker, non-drinker, no pet
347-1021
I'm not sure if you're familiar with the geography of LA County, but all those places would be 2-3 hours from work at rush hour. Thanks though
I don't know where I'm going to find one for that price. They seem to go for like $1300 minimum.
Not if you're doing a roommate situation. You should be able to find someone who needs a roommate, you're employed with a good job, so that's your "in".
Take a look on Craigslist. I took a quick look for you, there was one in Westwood for under $900 for a roommate situation.
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