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Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 2 months agoNothing from stopping everyone from coming together to leave the property in mass if they increase rent.
I just moved. it was hella expensive.
security deposit + first + last month: ~5k movers: ~850 (and don’t tell me movers are optional - my wife is disabled and I have a lot of chronic pain). uhaul rental + moving supplies: ~300
so total that’s over 6 thousand dollars. that’s the same amount as if they increased the old rent by 500$ and we lived there another year.
That’s a lot. I just break down my stuff and pack in my truck. Last time was a security deposit and last months rent so like $1800 and I guess gas. If needed I would buy and sell a trailer for like $400 so it would work out to $0 after being sold. My furniture is all very light and breaks down or otherwise can be easily moved by my little metal dolly and held with my straps.
you have no idea what depreciation is I guess. and idk where you’re finding an apartment for 900$ a month that doesn’t want first + last + security deposit.
is it possible that our situations are different? that not everyone has the same needs, is in the same location, or has your braindead math? or perhaps things have changed since you last moved?
(in case it’s not obvious, that last paragraph is dripping with sarcasm. youre an idiot spreading misinformation at best. kindly go fuck yourself and enjoy the rest of your day)
I’ve never paid first and last months rent when renting although I have paid the entire lease in one shot before without a security deposit.
Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 2 months ago
except having to find a new place to move all your stuff to.
Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
I’m definitely biased, I keep only about what I can move in my truck. Also around here it’s almost trivial to furnish a two bedroom place with used and free stuff for like $300 to $500.
neukenindekeuken@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Moving is incredibly expensive and unrealistic for most people in the US unfortunately.
It costs a lot more to move into a cheaper place than it does to absorb the increase.
Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
I guess because of the choices I’ve made that’s not really been the case. Usually I get my deposits back in full or nearly in full. I’ve never hired movers or rented a truck so far. I guess if I needed I would get a trailer and sell it when I’m done with it.