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Another free meal, and deposit issues

October 19th, 2012 at 03:55 pm

I babysat for my grandkids last night and got a free dinner of fish and spinach salad. I've had so many free meals recently I haven't grocery-shopped for at least two weeks (though I've picked up snacks and fast-food meals here and there). I really need to do some serious stocking up this weekend.

I got a statement yesterday from my former landlord explaining why I am getting only $35 of my deposit back. I wrote a rebuttal letter this morning questioning the charge for water (I'm sure I paid the bill already) and one day's rent in October (I turned in the keys on September 30). I don't know if I'll get anywhere -- it's a big property company and I imagine they usually get their way, but those two charges would, if corrected, return $70+ to me. Considering that I paid a hefty fee to break the lease and left the apartment clean, I'm annoyed. (I'll grant that the carpet has to be replaced, but three years of wear and tear on a cheap carpet will take its toll -- and it wasn't new to me!)

However, I've made a deal with myself not to get upset about things like that any more, just deal with it and let it go. So, the letter is in the mail, and I'll put it out of my mind now.

It's been a rough week for me. I'm feeling tired, overworked, and unsettled. All the extra walking, while good for me, has also irritated my ankle (the one that's full of metal). I hope it will work itself out, because I have to walk! (Actually, I could drive to work if I have to, but it's more expensive and not as fun as the train). But I DO have to climb stairs, there is no getting around that!

I'm looking forward to getting more stuff unpacked and organized, and perhaps even finding a couch this weekend. I'm sick of the empty room, and fighting with my cats for the one comfortable chair!

2 Responses to “Another free meal, and deposit issues”

  1. laura Says:
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    I like that "I've made a deal with myself not to get upset about things like that anymore, just deal with it and let it go." Smile

    I'm going to add that to my list of self-reminders for positivity.

    Hope it turns out in your favor, but glad that your visit with the family was fun and that you'll be settling in better in your new place.

  2. MonkeyMama Says:
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    ""I've made a deal with myself not to get upset about things like that anymore, just deal with it and let it go.""

    Totally agreed. I will usually fight and question things, but the thing is if you succeed 90% of the time, the whole point is just to let it go the rest of the time. (Unless you really enjoy taking time and energy spinning your wheels!).

    I only rented once and am still annoyed at landlord not giving me back my deposit. !! BUT, I Could not imagine how annoyed I would be if I didn't just let it go. It annoys me due to their character and all that, but on the financial side of things I Couldn't give a flip. I'd probably go into any rental situation in the future just pleasantly surprised if I actually got my deposit back. (Others told me I should take him to court - trust me - not worth the effort!!). & honestly, I had dirt cheap rent for 5 years, so what is there to complain about? Wink I guess what it came down to for me. Perspective. Your perspective might just be, "Glad I don't have to deal with them anymore." That works too.

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