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Assignment 6: Find a Place to Live

Find a Place to Live Part 1: Find a home or apartment


Look back at the “Choosing the Right Employer for You” and choose 3 cities/towns you
would like to live in. This is a fun comparison tool to see how different cities' cost of living
compares.
1. San Diego, CA
2. Orlando, FL
3. New York (Brooklyn), NY

Look back at the “Career Research” section of this project. What was the median income
for your profession:
$71,661 per year

Now divide that income by 12. This is your monthly income.


$5,971.75

Now divide your monthly income by 3. This is how much you should spend on housing
every month.
$1,990.583

Using zillow.com/homes/for_rent/ find an apartment or home to rent. Choose three


places that fit into your monthly housing allowance that are in ONE of the cities/twins
from the first question.
Address Amenities included Price per
month

464 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL ● Car care center $1,563-$1,623


● Elegant soft-close cabinetry
32811
● Energy-saving programmable thermostats

● Private lanais in select apartment homes

● Smart door locks

● Stainless steel appliances

● Tile backsplash

● Two-inch faux wood blinds

● Wood-inspired plank flooring


1565 Ridgewood Dr, San Diego, Parking $3,759
CA 92139

● Attached garage

Pets

Large dogs

● Not allowed

Small dogs

● Allowed

Cats

● Allowed

Unit features

Appliances

● Washer/dryer hookups

420 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY Appliances $3,435


11215
● Dishwasher

● Dryer

● Freezer

● Oven

● Refrigerator

● Washer

● Washer/dryer hookups

Cooling

● Air conditioning: Central

Flooring

● Hardwood

Heating

● Electric

Internet/Satellite

● Cable

● High-speed internet
Choose a final place to live from the above locations and bold it. Explain why you chose
the apartment/house and city/town - 5 sentences
The final house I choose is 420 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. The house in NC I chose
this house out of the other two because even though it is the most expensive out of all
three. The house in NC has a lot of advantages and I have already dreamed of living in
New york so this is a dream come true. There are also a lot of advantages that come
with the place and there are things like pool tables and pools and other activities you
can do when you get this place and you also get a nice view of New york.

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Find a Place to Live Part 2: Rental Agreements


Read this sample rental agreement and answer the questions that follow.
Questions (answer in at least 1 complete sentence each):
Except in an emergency, how notice must the landlord give you before entering the
apartment?
Except in an emergency, the landlord must typically give you at least 24 hours' notice
before entering your apartment. This notice must be in writing and should specify the
date, time, and reason for entry, depending on local or state laws.

What must you do if you want to alter the apartment in any way?
If you want to alter the apartment in any way, you must obtain written consent from the
landlord before making any changes. This is important because most leases require
tenants to get permission for modifications such as painting, installing fixtures, or
making structural alterations.

Under what circumstances may the landlord withhold the security deposit?
The landlord may withhold the security deposit if the tenant damages the apartment
beyond normal wear and tear, fails to pay rent, or leaves the apartment in an unclean or
unsatisfactory condition. The landlord may also use the deposit to cover the cost of
repairs or cleaning that are required to return the apartment to its original state before
the tenant moved in.

What recourse, if any, does the landlord have if you sublease the apartment without
prior consent?
If you sublease the apartment without prior consent, the landlord may have the right to
terminate the lease agreement, impose penalties, or take legal action for breaching the
terms of the lease. The landlord can also request that the subtenant vacate the
premises, as unauthorized subleasing is typically considered a violation of the lease.

You rent the apartment with a friend and you both sign the rental agreement. Then, you
decide to move out without notifying the landlord. At a later date, your former
roommate defaults on the rent. Can the landlord hold you legally responsible?
Yes, the landlord can hold you legally responsible for the rent if you signed the rental
agreement with your roommate, as you are both jointly and severally liable for the terms
of the lease. Even if you moved out without notifying the landlord, the lease agreement
likely requires both tenants to fulfill the rental obligations until the lease term ends or
until the landlord is notified of the change.

Is there anything in the rental agreement you would change?


If there were anything in the rental agreement I would consider changing, it might be
the clauses related to rent increases, repair responsibilities, or the notice period for
entry, depending on the specific terms. For instance, negotiating a more reasonable
timeline for rent hikes or ensuring that repair responsibilities are clearly defined could
help prevent future misunderstandings or disputes.

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