We are filing for chapter 7. We just finished the pre-filing counseling. I would like to find a rental house before school starts so that if we have to move out of the kids' school district, the kids will start on the first day of school rather than late.
My mother and father taught me honesty so when someone asks where we are living now I tell them we own our house. Then, of course, they ask why are we moving and I tell them we are filing bankruptcy and giving up the house (mostly because we have outgrown it, which I do tell them). I've already had one owner deny our application and another that is questioning (through the property manager) why we aren't selling the house instead including it in the bankruptcy (we owe two mortgages). I personally don't see why that is any of their business. I tried to explain in general terms. I did offer additional references which he accepted.
I just talked to another woman about a rental house tonight who asked so many questions I felt like she was invading my privacy. However, the house she had for rent was the perfect size and in the perfect place so I tried to answer the questions. She finally asked too many questions and I got defensive. She decided she didn't want to rent to me.
In addition, my sister will be living with us, along with her new baby. She is leaving an abusive situation. The above woman didn't really like possibly renting a house to two families even though I assured her my husband and I would be responsible for everything and it wouldn't matter even if she moved out.
For those who gave up their house, how did you find a rental house? I've asked this question before. Some said they knew someone. Others just had good luck.
It's just getting really upsetting to me. I spent 30 minutes on the bed crying after talking to the above woman, luckily no one else was home at the time.
And I am looking at all the rental company web sites regularly, checking the newspaper and Craigslist.
My mother and father taught me honesty so when someone asks where we are living now I tell them we own our house. Then, of course, they ask why are we moving and I tell them we are filing bankruptcy and giving up the house (mostly because we have outgrown it, which I do tell them). I've already had one owner deny our application and another that is questioning (through the property manager) why we aren't selling the house instead including it in the bankruptcy (we owe two mortgages). I personally don't see why that is any of their business. I tried to explain in general terms. I did offer additional references which he accepted.
I just talked to another woman about a rental house tonight who asked so many questions I felt like she was invading my privacy. However, the house she had for rent was the perfect size and in the perfect place so I tried to answer the questions. She finally asked too many questions and I got defensive. She decided she didn't want to rent to me.
In addition, my sister will be living with us, along with her new baby. She is leaving an abusive situation. The above woman didn't really like possibly renting a house to two families even though I assured her my husband and I would be responsible for everything and it wouldn't matter even if she moved out.
For those who gave up their house, how did you find a rental house? I've asked this question before. Some said they knew someone. Others just had good luck.
It's just getting really upsetting to me. I spent 30 minutes on the bed crying after talking to the above woman, luckily no one else was home at the time.
And I am looking at all the rental company web sites regularly, checking the newspaper and Craigslist.
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