Can someone find an apartment without a job?
Even if they have over a year and a halfs rent?

peacenlovealways said:

i don't see why not..?
have you tried?

sammij said:

no, not yet, my mom is driving me MADDDDD! Besides, I'm too old to be at home....I need to find a place...I should be good for close to two years. I think that should be good enough...but I know they are strict nowadays...

Good question.

I wonder if a credit check will do for a "reference".

I'm surprised your mom is making you move out if you don't yet have a job. It might be a genius plan to make you become more independent though.

Cinnie said:

yes, I do think I need to be more independent, but I just think I need this in my life right now...personal space.

peacenlovealways said:

I hope you plan on finding a job.

You'd be surprised how long money REALLY lasts

Cinnie said:

yes, still looking...I know money goes fast.

It's hard finding a job though... I'm better off joining the army or donating myself to science.

peacenlovealways said:

You can find something, but it takes some persistance and sometimes creative approaches to discover the job. Ask your friends and relatives about their jobs, or other jobs they see at their jobs.

I remember back in the day, my sister was studying to be a nurse and she told me about portering. (I never did it, but the point is I didn't know about the job before).

Another thing I did between jobs was temping. Sometimes I found places that wanted to hire me after my assignment.

Cinnie said:

i never had to go through any of that when i was looking for a place...

sammij said:

My applications always included employment information, and bank info.

sammij said:

Maybe you guys have it good in Canada. I might want to live there one day.
But yeah, like Cinnie said...we need or employment info and they might do a credit check.

peacenlovealways said:

I'm in Canada too!

maybe I can become an egg donor...

Cinnie said:

HAHA! oh...sorry...

I totally had to give permission for a credit check last time I applied.

I think that would all depend on the landlord.

Maybe you can work something out. But please don't tell the landlord or their real estate agent that you have a year & 1/2. Perhaps you can offer the first three months in advance besides the 1mth deposit? If that's a go be sure it's written into your lease. That you've paid 1mth deposit and three mths rent (state the months involved) in advance.

Then look for a job! As Cinnie stated...try temp work.

Good luck!

Boriqua1130 said:

thanks!!

peacenlovealways said:

I have half a mind to do that, I have lots in savings, but I'm just going to travel and look for another job and once I have that and I know for sure I love the job this time instead of faking it, then I'll go.

alphastreet said:

cool!

Don't forget it's not just the rent - utilities (phone, PG&E, sometimes water & or garbage), renters insurance (if you're a worrier like me!), groceries, furniture... shit adds up, get a job asap

CalhounSq said:

I'm sayin.. GROCERIES!
And if you're new to making your own food... TAKE OUT!

Cinnie said:

I can eat rice and drink water...and use my cell phone...just buy a pot and eat with my hands..lol kidding...but I don't know been looking for a job since March....

peacenlovealways said:

You're welcome.
Oh & please do not join any branch of the military. Please...

peacenlovealways said:

oh trust me you will at some point doing all of the above

Without a job or steady income you would most likely need a co signer for the lease, I really doubt very many landlords would rent to someone without a job cause if something happened and you didn't have money it cost a pretty penny to get someone evicted with lawyer fees and such.

The market is so bad in Chicago right now they didn't even ask my son for ID.
He found a loft over on Fullerton near Bucktown and he just gave her the money.

Seriously, with houses being foreclosed left and right and empty apt after empty apt sitting unrented, landlords are advertising...no credit check..just bring the deposit. Suburb homes are now listed on Section 8.

Some good advice here though.
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noimageatall said:

Shit, not in my city. The housing market is still going up in certain areas, or just staying the same.