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is it fair for an apt manager to expect people to move all their stuff out and then move it back 2 wks later?

where i live they want to do some renovating so in a couple of months i might have to move my stuff out, i have a lot of stuff and then move it back in, i suppose i could get rid of some of it, theyre supposed to help us move, the thing is im dealing with some medical issues and dont want to be bothered with all this moving my stuff around. ive been seeing a neurologist for constant headaches, ive had mri's show up nothing, i have a lump i noticed on the left side of my forehead so im getting that checked by a neurologist soon, im doing the life line screening cause i want to see if blockages are causing it, it could be a blood clot for all i know, plus i have bad kidneys, the last thing i need is to have apt managers force you to move your stuff and then move it back two wks later, they say a mover will help but thats not the point, id have to figure out how to plug in my phone and internet all over again. i could toss some stuff out, but i dont think its fair to pay rent and not be allowed to stay there or keep your stuff there, my apt dont need fixing, anyways to get them not to do this? im thinking of moving out so i only have to move out once and not twice.anyone else deal with this, i find it very unfair.
Iwillwait · M
Sure there are "Landlord/ Tenant Laws that protect you from this. Fair Housing Violations ate a very serious Federal Crime.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Iwillwait i wondered if it was legal
Iwillwait · M
@pearllederman Check with an attorney.
CestManan · 46-50, F
Apartment properties are horse sh^t with how they run things.

I have never heard of something like that happening but it sounds like a stunt they would pull.

When I was having to suffer living in apartments, my main concern is that they would come through in the middle of the night to evict the entire neighborhood just for something to do.

They are ASSh0les.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@CestManan i feel like renting from someone , starting to hate apt living
Oh my God!!

They should not have that power... they cant do that... have they requested you in written??

Please [b]SEND AN EMAIL[/b] to the manager telling them.about your health issues and tell them that you cant move out and in... (for legal matters, in case)
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Soossie they did give us a certified letter. some people are worse than me, we have a blind person here, moving their stuff around is going to make it harder for her to find stuff, they say they'll help us move but thats not the point, i might move out when that starts happening,and just hire a moving co to pack and move my stuff, that way i only do it once and not twice
@pearllederman

Good thinking.... 🤗🤗❤
BigBulge · 41-45, M
This has nothing to do with fairness. It's about laws and possibly your rental agreement. I'm sure that they can't force you to move out all your belongings, then move them back in.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
i meant to say im seeing a dermotologist about the lump soon, plus the neurologist
@pearllederman

Hugs darling... May God be with you and all be fine... I will keep you in my prayers beUtiful Pearl.
🤗🤗❤
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Soossie thanks
REMsleep · 41-45, F
No, this is very unusual. It is illegal for them to charge you rent for time that you cannot reside on the property. If the apartment needs to do major renovations they should perform them and then help you to move into an already renovated unit in one day.
They cannot expect you to find another place to live for 2 weeks. This is grounds to be released from your lease.
Is this a very small apartment complex?
They cannot possibly renovate them all at once. Why don't they move you into one that gets completed beforehand?
They need to plan this better. They want the residents to encur all of the expenses.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@REMsleep they want to move us to another apt but then we have to drag all our stuff and drag it back 2 wks later
REMsleep · 41-45, F
@pearllederman I see. That is too bad. I suppose that since they are providing this other apartment they can technically charge you rent but full price is still a stretch. You cannot get your internet transferred there and back in just 2 weeks. With your health issues they should be understanding if you prefer to move elsewhere.
PhaqueYou · M
You the only tenant going, gone through this?

If not then a bank is reassessing the building.
Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
I have never, ever heard of this happening to anyone
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Jenny1234 me neither
Fluffybull · F
It's a bit weird. Might they be renovating with a view to selling? 🤔
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Fluffybull thats a good point
SW-User
Where are they expecting you to go for two weeks?
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@SW-User to another apt in the same building,i dont want to have to move and then move again
SW-User
@pearllederman I wouldn't like that either, but I am getting the feeling that is what will happen. I guess I'd leave most things packed and keep it to a bare minimum for what is needed for that time.
It sucks, but it's probably better than having landlords that won't fix anything.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@SW-User theres nothing that really needs fixing at my place
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
Speak to a lawyer.
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pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Stereoguy i have no idea
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pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Stereoguy i hate having to drag all my stuff twice

 
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