The problem with trying to find a new place is that, there are not many in Austin for rent in the ball park of 500 dollars that do not put you in a crack whore neighborhood, or have holes in the roof.
On top of that, we are getting what should be a 560 a mont apt for 510 in exchange for make ready work when people move out of his other 2 buildings.
The location is right where we need it and according to public records, this neighborhood, even though it appears to be really 'slummy' is actually quite low on crime.
There is a lot of graffitti calls, noise disturbance, but no break-ins, assults, car thefts etc.. At least not in the last 1-1/2 years.
So it seems to be really safe.
Where as the other places that are affordable, have long rap sheets of police records.
The account being frozen MIGHT put us behind on getting in. But with George, I am sure all I would have to do is bring him a signed paper ( or what ever I could get from the bank) that specifically says " Account is frozen for investigation" and he would understand.
These people who are in there, are 4 months behind on rent, and he was told thatthey are moving thier stuff in the middle of the night.
He went to court about them on the 3rd, and got a default judgement. They have until this tuesday to move everything out, or he can get a police escort to do so .
Its not his fault that they are being stubborn.. I truly think they just have no where else to go... OR.. they were facing the same type of issue that they are giving ME! ( waiting on a new apt to open)
This tuesday is their last day , so I am crossing my fingers that it will be the day we can either 1) get keys, 2) start cleaning it out and begin getting it READY to move in..
With our credit, there are not many other options either.
Most places want good credit.
We have paid OFF our debts, but our rating is low now.
And being as low as it is, most apts HAVE and will turn us down.
As for the drunken assmunch..
I gave his plate number to the police.
I also told them exactly what car he was driving ( year make and model)
and, because he came out of his car at one point, I was able to give a physical description too.
No dount they caught him..
if they didnt, I would seriously question them.
With a license plate number, even if the car was not HIS, they could find the owner and the owner would KNOW who was driving.. know what i mean?
Unless it was stolen.... but that is a whole 'nother bag of worms right there.
In a few minutes ( 9 am) i am going to log into my bank account and see if things have changed.
If not, I am on my way to the bank to see what I can do to speed it along.
yes, uneventful days are a nice thing when a crappy day like that one comes before it!
