stituation with a private land lord who won't pay for anything, AC unit keeps breaking, we redid the floors and walls ourselfs b'cause they were molded, anything you can think of we eat the cost. After living on my own for over 5 yrs, I'm married with an 8 month old daughter, my older sis wants me to move in with her so we can finally save up money for a house. I love my sis and we get along great and I want it to stay that way! Is this really a good idea?
Every time we saved up the least bit of money, something goes wrong and POOF, its gone.
I work during the day, take care of my daughter after work, (part time personal asst.) and go to med. school @ night. My husbands works up to 12 hour days and takes care of the baby @ night. Am I only putting us in a more stressful situation by moving in with my sis and bro in law?
I'm going nucking futs! Help please?!?!?
2007-06-28 03:30:51 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DON'T do eet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Yo crazy sis gonna eat you head off!!!!!!!!
DON'T do eet, I says!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You gotta save yo bay-bay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*giggles*
2007-06-28 06:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ginny Lou the Peachy One 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to look into the laws in your state and find out what your rights are as a tenant. It's my understanding that you can take one entire months rent per year and apply it to improvements/repairs to the rental. Then when it comes time to pay the rent you hand the landlord an envelope full of receipts. I'm sorry you're in this position and you have a slum lord, that sucks! I understand your reservations about moving in with sis as we've "helped" people over the years and no matter what the circumstances it always starts off a good idea but someone ends up feeling used. Good Luck!
2007-06-28 10:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Cathy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving in with your sister could cause problems - since you have a child, your parenting styles will need to mesh and you cannot assume she is an automatic babysitter. You will have to figure out splitting bills and household chores. Talk with a mortgage agent - they will go over your finances with you and see if you qualify for a home loan now. If you do not, they can set you up with great financial advice so you can be approved for a loan in 3 months, 6 months or a year - however long you need to work on getting your finances in order. In the meantime, look for a different rental. Your landlord is taking advantage of you by having you do all the maintenance and improvements with no rent-compensation.
2007-06-28 10:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by DSL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really sound like moving in with your sister will help.
I would set yourself up with a schedule of how much money you'll pay your sister a month. Then figure how much you can afford to save a month. Stick to a very strict budget and save as much as possible. minimize the time you will stay with your sister. I think you guys can all figure this out and make it work.
Just don't let the situation get between you and your sister. Remember she is doing a lot to help you. I've done this and it did work out for me.
Best of luck to you !
2007-06-28 10:45:21 · answer #4 · answered by rklee0122 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never works to live with family. Yours might be different, but it sounds like your gut is already talking to you and you should really pay attention to it. Why can't you move into a different apartment?
2007-06-28 10:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move in to an cheap appartment, living with your sis might be good & bad it all depend, i think you should give it a try & see if it work out or not if not just move out
2007-06-28 10:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by maya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop freaking out on us, it's going to be ok. lol) Don't move in with your sister. I know the offer sounds very pleasing and I'm sure you love her, but if you want to keep the "love" then keep the distance. ( clever I know lol )
2007-06-28 10:42:01 · answer #7 · answered by janeyr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't move in with her you already knoe it would be a mistake.
2007-06-28 10:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by niki 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋