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Originally Posted by Have Hope
I can try to negotiate him down by $50, which I succeeded in doing last year.
Problem is - in order to move, I would have to hire movers, which I cannot afford. And typically, you have to have 1st month's rent, last month's rent, plus a security deposit to move into a new apartment. The total cost of moving can be $4000-$5000, which I do not have.
It's easier and cheaper to stay where I am right now. Sure, I could potentially find a cheaper apt, but without any moving funds, I am completely stuck.
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I hope you might be able to talk them down again. That sounds like a really high increase to me. What about affordable housing options like co-ops or nonprofits? I'm not talking about government because that can be hard to get into and not pleasant. Here in Vancouver a lot of non-profits don't advertise much so you have to do some digging to find them. We lived in a co-op here with far below market rent and you just had to attend some meetings and commit 10 hours per month to co-op chores. It was fun and we would still be there but we were able to buy a place.
I know it's hard to come up with funds to move - I wonder if your nephews could help with moving? It might be worth putting on credit if you would save a lot on a monthly rental. If that's possible. Good luck!