[BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or Studio-Living

[Judy Jones]

We have found rentals through zillow.com, I think one of the best sites.

Judy

“Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.”


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From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde, David W. (ESC) via BlindTlk
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2019 6:20 AM
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Cc: Hyde, David W. (ESC)
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or Studio-Living

A lot depends upon the tools you are used to using.. If you have a system you use for reading printed documents, on your phone, for instance, use that. Let the person who is renting the apartment fill out forms. Have them read them back to you before signing.
If I were renting or leasing today, I would go to a firm that specializes in that. They will have a wider range of housing available. After you tour the apartment, and if you decide to lease it, bring a friend in to take pictures. Not any imperfections in the physical space, e.g. stains, anything broken. Anything worn, furniture if furnished, appliances, and anything else that might be a problem when you move out. Don't depend upon the firm renting the space to be honest about the shape things are in. Plan on problems when you move out. Remember, anything that is wrong with it now, may still be wrong when you move out, and if undocumented, it could be charged to you.
Again, learning your environment is conditional upon how you work. I learn things on my own, with little help, but I've been doing it for a while. Use what works for you.
Finally congratulations on the job. You've got some good people there in the Seattle Tacoma area who can help. 	

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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Carly Mihalakis via BlindTlk
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:59 AM
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Cc: Carly Mihalakis <carlymih at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or Studio-Living

Good morning, Humberto,

Indeed all really exciting strides forward for a prospective teacher--congratulations!!

In terms of the literature about the property, here, all the usual stuff that is encountered where ever you go applies, that is, the proprietor reads off FYI bullet points displayed on the forms so you know what it is to which you're applying your signature, all that can be done verbally, no need to bog down things by trying to acquire it in accessable format. Where ever possible, by simply securing a verbal sketch of relevant docs, the better, you just ask the proprietor all the usual details regarding the administrative minutea of the place: rental payyment schedules and the like, walkthrough details, rental payment etc. I have been renting since before turning 18. Avila via BlindTlk wrote:
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>Hello, All:
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>I hope you all are having a fantastic evening and weekend.
>
>I am here with a question and / or a request for pieces of advice if 
>possible.  Here’s my situation:
>
>Two weeks ago on 11/20/19, I interviewed for a teaching position with a 
>school district near the area where I am doing my independent living 
>training. The interview was awesome and I got a good impression of the 
>people I would be working with ETC.
>
>But to cut to the chase quickly… yesterday I got a call from those same 
>peoplle that interviewed me that day. I was offered the job working 
>with blind students in the Tacoma School District (In Washington State) 
>and I have accepted it on the phone. What comes next is a matter of 
>orientations, trainings, and the human resource part… all of that very 
>exciting.  But well… where am I going to breathe after long, hard,, 
>challenging, first couple of days at work? This is where I would love 
>asking my questions:
>
>
>   1.  What are some of your experiences with going apartment searching?
>   2.  What are some of your experiences with coping with moving in to 
> a new place and living independently?
>   3.  What strategies and techniques do you use to learn your new 
> environment in your living arrangement?
>   4.  Has anyone rented a studio apartment? 
> What is your experience with this type of living? Any perks, or 
> inconveniences that I have to deal with there?
>   5.  How do you deal with inaccessible materials presented by 
> landlords, as well as leasing terms and conditions, and 
> accommodations?
>
>Any advice, once again, is deeply appreciated! 
>Sorry for my longwinded email. But thanks for reading, and I sure look 
>forward to hearing from you very soon. 😊
>
>Best Wishes,
>
>Humberto
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