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JennZ
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Re: Two part question...
Just knowing the Stories you've posted about your sister, this is going to go over like a fart in church. JMHO.
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LSP2005
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Re: Two part question...
I would put the shoe on the other foot so to speak. How would you feel if your tenant came to you to say I want to live at your sister's place? I bet you would be angry/full of resentment. Angry at the tenant and angry at you. I understand why the tenant would want a bigger room and being that he is your friend would rather live with you. With that said, I think it is going to end badly for you (just like another poster said). I would leave the room as is for now and say it will be for rent in a month or so. I would tell the friend he needs to address it with your sister first and leave you out of it. Then have her approach you. She will likely be angry. I would think long and hard if you want this to be a reason to end your relationship with your sister as I could see her ending her relationship with you over it.
I have to agree with LB on this one though. I don't think I could do something like this to my brothers.
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| Posted 7/23/12 7:50 PM |
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maybemommy10
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Re: Two part question...
Posted by nferrandi
Posted by headoverheels
I Can you say the same?
SHOTS FIRED!!
Honestly, if you know it will cause future headaches, I would avoid it. Just not worth it. You have to deal with family for life! If its financially possible, while still have an add out and interviewing, I would see how you like having the extra space. Then make a decision. GL!
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| Posted 7/23/12 10:16 PM |
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Two part question...
I feel bad for this really great tenant in the (potential) middle of this. It is so rare to find a good tenant!
Here is a great renter that you know is solid, and the poor guy just wants a bigger sized apartment from a landlord he knows he can trust, and he may miss out - for something so damn petty.
I'd be annoyed if I were him and couldn't move over to a better and bigger space just because my current landlord - your sister - is childish.
That'd be a damn shame.
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| Posted 7/24/12 2:07 AM |
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Tinyswife
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Re: Two part question...
I am a renter myself and I know if the chance comes for a bigger place I am going to try and go for it. Especially since its only next door. I would have the tenant that is looking to move talk to your sister along with you. See what she thinks. Maybe she can rent it for more money to the next person? That may help her or maybe she knows someone that is looking. talking can never hurt, in my opinion.
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| Posted 7/24/12 7:04 PM |
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KwaaksNest
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Re: Two part question...
Posted by Loveme
I would keep the rental, you'll never know what could happen and the extra income is always handy. I would also take the tenant, as long as your sister doesn't get offended
This...especially if he is moving because the place is bigger so she should understand
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| Posted 7/24/12 8:13 PM |
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Janice
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Re: Two part question...
that is up to the renter.
you can't tell someone they can't have access to the bigger apt next door.
good luck!
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| Posted 7/24/12 8:25 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Two part question...
Posted by nferrandi
Posted by headoverheels
I mean no offense by this, honestly, but if you are SERIOUSLY considering stealing your sister's tenant - because that's what this is, whether he approached you or not - then I'm really starting to understand why nearly all of your posts are about problems with your family.
It is not stealing. And this is not a done deal, I was just looking for opinions.
And if you look at the amount of posts I have, and the numerous replies to help others, you will see that not all of my posts are about my family. I have been on these boards (LIW and LIF) for a long time. I help people out whenever/wherever I can. I simply like to think I can expect the same in return. You will see very few, if any, judgemental responses from me. Can you say the same?
So, now honest = judgmental? Okay
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| Posted 7/24/12 9:35 PM |
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nferrandi
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Re: Two part question...
Posted by Tinyswife
I am a renter myself and I know if the chance comes for a bigger place I am going to try and go for it. Especially since its only next door. I would have the tenant that is looking to move talk to your sister along with you. See what she thinks. Maybe she can rent it for more money to the next person? That may help her or maybe she knows someone that is looking. talking can never hurt, in my opinion.
That's kind of what I'm hoping for. She had mentioned to me that her good friend, who is presently sharing an apartment with her sister, is looking to get a place with her boyfriend. She had said it in terms if my soon to be empty apartment. I'm wondering if it may work for her to take her friend and me to take mine.
Again, DH and I have not yet decided if we even want another tenant, but this "may" be a workable win-win situation for everyone.
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| Posted 7/24/12 10:26 PM |
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JandJ1224
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Re: Two part question...
We have an apartment and that extra money is just too nice to give up. I would just start putting it out there that you are looking for tenant. I don't think it would be right to take your sister tenant.
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| Posted 7/24/12 10:31 PM |
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inc0gnit0
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Re: Two part question...
Posted by MrsP
I would take the tenant. Talk to your sister about it. I think if you're honest with her, she can't be mad about it. Three months notice is a long time.
ITA and he may end up leaving for a bigger space anyway so it's not like you approached him and "stole" him from her 
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| Posted 7/24/12 10:41 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: Two part question...
Posted by Teachergal
Personally I would tell my friend that he needed to talk about it first with my sister. If he presents it along the lines of "I need a bigger apartment" then she can't really dispute it. It's not like he's saying, "I like your sister better so I'm moving." I think if he goes to her first and then he comes to you after that talk (assuming she accepts the fact that he wants to move into a bigger place) then you could go to your sister to feel her out and see how she feels. I would only accept the tenant if my sister was ok with it. It's not worth possible bad blood. I don't see it as stealing though.
I completely agree with this. He definitely needs to talk to her first. That way it isn't coming from you, but him (which is what it really is anyway- it's not as thought you were trying to persuade him to move to your house). It is definitely not stealing. That's ridiculous.
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