From the Manor to the Morgan
Oh, sure, it's hard enough finding a two-bedroom apartment in this city that suits our penchants for hardwood floors, unleaded paint (Paint chips are a lot harder to resist eating once you know you can't have them!), and proximity to drinking establishments. But as luck would have it, Agatha and I discovered a charming fourth-floor residence in the heart of Adams Morgan, for which we immediately submitted an application.
In addition to reality, we do have one other thing against us: our landlady. She's nothing but a rotten, crooked, button-nosed bitch, supplying the grease that makes this shitty real estate market work. She'll do all that she can to prevent us from moving away, including but not limited to frivolous litigation (How do you think she usurped her sister's millions?) and abuse of vulnerable adults (Long story!).
Anyway, I've already documented the difficulties of terminating one of Ms. D.'s leases. I'm not looking forward to the post-rental alimony.
P.S. This Adams Morgan apartment might not come through, so if you know of any two-bedrooms in the area, let me know.
Comments
The new rental company (as well as Microsoft, it turns out) is actually a subsidiary of D Management Inc.
Posted by: Agatha | February 28, 2007 12:23 PM
Breaking a lease or allowing yourself to commence a lease at will are different legal situations. Are you saying she will not let you out of a current, annual lease? That is not legal if there are the standard clauses in it, as there must be under DC housing code, regarding termination, duration and etc. She cannot hold you in any doubt, so, what does your lease say and when does your present lease expire? You appear to have a case for clear defense given her generally crappy management of the property, and unless you have been in any way bad renters, appear to have a perfect right to leave any contract you wish for any reasons you wish.
Posted by: Lord Cardigan | February 28, 2007 07:10 PM
Thanks for the law-speak but I was just kidding. All we have to do is give 30 days notice.
Posted by: Toby | February 28, 2007 07:30 PM
All it takes is 30 days' notice? wow, you're really good at projecting your persecution complex onto your landlady. bravo.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 1, 2007 04:27 PM
im pretty sure its "realty" not "reality"
TOBY: No, I meant reality. As in, reality is against us.
Posted by: mac | March 2, 2007 03:18 PM
Did you find out about the new place yet, Toby? Or is Ms. Bing holding you back?
Posted by: MileHigh | March 5, 2007 10:25 PM
Props for throwing a little Mommie Dearest in there.
Posted by: Dennis | March 12, 2007 02:26 AM
I soooo love the heiress.
I wish she were still writing.
I think I spend 12 hours the first night I found her... just catching up to speed.
Wish her my best and 'howdy' from texas.
Posted by: Brian | March 29, 2007 10:51 PM