Some days, it's really not worth getting out of bed.

[SeattleGirl]

Today, I discovered a really big mistake I made at work. BIG mistake. No excuse for it, except a major brain fart on my part.

Then, I picked up the mail, and there was a letter from the landlord, raising our rent effective immediately, $60. No warning, no nothing, just, fork it over.

And that's only today.

The past 4-5 days have mostly been shit, shit, and more shit.

Somebody put me in a coma, please. I'd like to disengage for a few months.

x(

[Chovexani]

1. Awwww

I think you need a secret weapon.

[SeattleGirl]

4. That really IS a secret weapon.

I can't get the link to the pic to open for me.

Thanks, though!

[Oeditpus Rex]

2. Aw, darlin'

Couldn't we have sex instead? :D



:hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

5. Well, that would definitely be a better choice!

:loveya:

[Oeditpus Rex]

13. Okay, let's see...

Ashland, Ore. is about halfway between you'n me... :D

[SeattleGirl]

15. Bad boy!

Thanks for bringin' a smile to my face! :loveya:

[SPKrazy]

3. or at least hibernate until March

:hi:

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

6. You know that Southwest Airlines commercial, "Wanna get away?"

Yup, I do.

Thanks, bro. :hug:

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

7. You and me both.

My day fucked up starting at 11:30am.

[SeattleGirl]

8. ........

:hug:

[MissB]

9. Tomorrow is Friday.

I hope the end of the week goes much better for you.

[SeattleGirl]

10. Well, there IS that!

Guess there is something to look forward to. I actually thought today was Wednesday. :crazy:

[RainDog]

11. testify, sista

I feel your aggravation. I have your aggravation.

things will get better. yes, they will. right thinking, right work...

[SeattleGirl]

14. Hells, yeah!

I'll testify from the mountain tops!

Actually, I had been handling this week's shit fest rather well, but reading that letter from the landlord was the proverbial straw. :cry:

[RainDog]

19. ...

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

12. Wish I could fix everthing for you ,SG

However, i think I can fix one thing...
You get to tell him, "Sorry, Dude...in writing, 30 days notice on that increase."

http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/landlord-tenant.htm

Rent Increase

If there is a lease for a specified period of time, the rules of the tenancy, including the rent, may not be changed during that period. In the case of a periodic tenancy (such as month-to-month rental agreement), the rules, including the rent, may be changed upon 30 days' written notice. Rent increases cannot be in retaliation for the tenant's assertion of his or her lawful rights. The landlord may charge a late payment fee if the rental agreement expressly provides for the charging of a late fee.

[SeattleGirl]

18. Oh yeah, that's the other thing.

They added a shitload of late fees too.

Fer cryin' out loud, we've lived here for 15-16 years. Lately, it's been a bit of a struggle financially, but we're getting back on track.

[Whoa_Nelly]

30. Did he already give you 30 days written notice?

Are you month-to-month, or a lease (question out of curiousity...no need to answer if you don't want.)

If you were not given 30 days written notice on a month-to-month agreement, he cannot demand increase OR charge late fees.

And if it's a lease, terms cannot be changed until renewal, and even then he needs to give you notice for your option to renew.

[SeattleGirl]

31. We're month-by-month.

Frankly, I think this is in retaliation for being late a few times, even though we kept them informed of what was going on, and are back on track.

[Whoa_Nelly]

36. he can charge late fees

But, he cannot, by landlord tenant law, up the rent without 30 days written notice.
He doesn't get to arbitrarily punish you.

And he knows that, am sure.

Glad things are getting back on track

Hang in there :hug:

[Parche]

16. I feel your pain

Neighbor to the North

It always gets better tho.............:hug: :hi:

[SeattleGirl]

20. Thanks, Parche

Yeah, it does get better. I don't usually have a string of 4-5 days in a row where mostly bad things happen. Hopefully, I'll have a long string of GOOD days soon.



:hug:

[Parche]

26. Sh*T

I had a string of at least 3weeks.....it was horrible....:hug: :hi:

but like i said, it does get better, you just have to stick it out......:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

27. Oh, yuck!

Three weeks???

You need a few of these (they're retroactive, you know): :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[LeftyMom]

17. I'm not sure that's legal.

http://www.tenantsunion.org/rights/23/rent-increases

If I'm reading this right, your rent increase (assuming your rent is due on the 1st) can't legally be effective until March, if you received it today.

[SeattleGirl]

21. I believe you ARE reading it correctly.

I'm going to have to marshall MrSG on this; I haven't told him yet, as he was getting ready to head out the door to work. Figured I'd wait 'till he got home.

[LeftyMom]

22. I figured I was.

I used to manage property. California's fairly tenant-friendly, so the rules I'm used to don't apply everywhere, but changing an existing contract with <30 days written notice isn't something many civilized places permit.

[SeattleGirl]

23. Thanks, LM.

[Greyskye]

24. In Case of Unhappiness, Break Glass

Hope things work out better soon!

[SeattleGirl]

25. Aw, how cute!

:loveya:

[DS1]

28. just be sure to tuck away an extra 180 dollars before the big sleep

:D



:pals:

[SeattleGirl]

29. :snerk:

:spray:


:pals:

[Ptah]

32. How about a picture? No charge.

[SeattleGirl]

33. Awesome picture, Ptah

What kind of cactus is that?

[Ptah]

34. I was afraid you were going to ask.

It's not uncommon here in the Sonoran desert, but I am at a loss.

I do know that this is a saguaro :

[SeattleGirl]

35. Well, whatever it is, it's a great looking plant.

I don't think I've seen one like it before.