I need to take out a loan for $50 in order to secure the deposit to my new place. I’m a homeless amputee who needs a place to recover after the prosthetic surgery and I also don’t want to be homeless anymore.
I’m not sure if what my landlord is doing is right or fair but she threatened to kick me out if I don’t get the money she wants soon. The thing is I don’t start work for another week and she wants it in a couple of days so I’m getting very nervous.
What has your experience been with payday loans? From the places I found they won’t loan out that little of an amount. Is there any other place I could go for quick cash? Sorry if this post seems incoherent but I’m getting very nervous thanks
The important thing is this: has a rental agreement been signed? If yes, you are protected against BS fees and extortion. Ideally, the lease agreement is in this standard form, and then you can see in section 10 if this is a refundable key deposit or Section 6 for details on utility fees if something is required upfront.
If you have NOT signed but you are moved in based on a verbal agreement or agreement in principle, then this is what you do: take screen captures of the listing if it is still up, save as much info on this as you can, and get advice ASAP from tenant unions and free legal resources other commentors have mentioned. And do not forget that you cannot be discriminated against for your need of a prosthetic limb.
If you figure out it’s a legit ask such as for the reasons I described above, and not just because they can abuse you, I can donate some to you. I know it’s stressful but I’m not willing to donate to the landlord to simply appease them. Also check out my reply from your post yesterday.
A lot of good advice here. I’ll read through it all and try to access some supports. I don’t know if i want an antagonistic landlord during the time that I’m staying but thank you