Stay or Go
I get news that I can stay at my current apartment if I want. The landlord’s daughter has found a better place that she can afford.
So here’s the situation: there’s no way that my next apartment will be as large as my current apartment. Right now, I have two bedrooms and a large living room, which is ideal for guests. My next apartment would likely have a single room, smaller than my current bedroom and a smaller living room. I would have to buy a futon for my next apartment.
I currently have sufficient shelving space for all my worldly goods. I will likely have to find/make/buy storage solutions for my next apartment. French apartments do NOT have closets.
I currently have a washing machine in my apartment. I would have to buy one for the next apartment, or visit the laundromat. Depending on the location, this actually might be an advantage (given access to a dryer).
I would also have to buy plates for when I have guests. And I would have to hand wash my dishes, which may result in dry or chapped hands.
The current apartment is a great price for the size, but I could get a better, smaller place for less. Since I’m losing my apartment subsidy from work, it’s kind of the ideal time to do so. Keep in mind that I pay a metric shitload of rent — and the last (smallish) apartment I looked at was 300€ cheaper a month. I could buy a lot of washers, dishwashers and shelving units at that rate, even in France.
Most importantly, I have psychological issues with my apartment now. It doesn’t feel like home any more, thanks to the capriciousness and invasiveness of the landlords. I don’t really feel the need to punish them by leaving (they’ll never find a tenant as great as I am), but I’d be more comfortable putting this irregular mess behind me. Also, it would be great to have a definite lease.
I hate moving. I hate packing. I like having moved, and getting rid of all the unnecessary crap that barnacles to you after living in the same place too long.
Welcome to my life as a democracy — what should I do, my friends? New life in a new apartment, or what? My current plan is to stay until March or April.
GKarlsen
Holy Smokes!!!
Keep looking for a new place. If you find one that you love then take it. Otherwise, contract a case of selective amnesia and forget about this whole ugly incident.
I have spoken.
The path of least resistance is always Gilman’s choice.
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OK…so that first comment didn’t work..I apologize if I comment twice…
Anyway, I agree with gkarlsen. Keep looking and if you find your dream home, you will know it and if not, perhaps you were meant to stay where you are.
You said that lots of apartments come up in March, right? Keep looking and don’t give your landlord a definitive answer just yet… You are an awesome tenant and your landlords haven’t been faithful. But you haven’t found the perfect apartment and you don’t want to go through the whole moving thing twice…
Maybe you could find an awesome loft style apartment near the galleries with lots of painting space and northern light… Oh wait, that’s my dream apartment!
I will still come and visit if you only have a futon to offer me…that is how much I love you! Banish all thoughts of retribution and money – what do you really want to live in and where? Paris, baby!
I apologize for being so tardy with my comment here but I must agree with everyone else…however, with a twist as is the Kwerkie way.
I subscribe to the belief that the Universe is constantly challenging us for improvement. In that vein I would suggest that your current domicile should be temporary. Look for a new swanky pad…you will find one with a laundromat close by in which to meet gorgeous people with interesting articles of clothing and stimulating wash-time conversation.
I am also convinced that your home should not only be the place where all your worldly goods are, but a place that makes you feel happy and cozy especially when you are consuming lovely Cheeses and delicious red wines.
Your landlords will never be able to replace you…that is there punnishment for being meanies.
The good news is that you are not in a rush and you can be picky…and you should be.
You are Fabulous and you deserve to live the Swanky life that awaits you in Jolie Paris!
*super big hug* *kisses (with the removal of glasses)*
Kwerkie