I am in the process of searching for a place so that Emma and I can live somewhere together that is not my parents house, and has amenities close at hand. About a year ago I was on a mission to find a place and failed to move anywhere. I felt that the places available were not to my standards, or the landlord was discriminatory towards me. Well I am coming across the same problems again. Why is it a hassle to find a place to rent in Waterloo, am I looking at the wrong places or are my standards too high. I have found one place that is an an ideal location, and the property is well maintained. The problem is the management require that both parties interested in renting the unit view it, and also have an interview with the management company before entering into a lease. Am I the only one that finds this ridiculous, especially if I can provide enough evidence that I am capable of paying the rental fees myself, and a courteous tenant that will maintain the rental unit, or does it make sense for it to be a process similar to hiring someone in a management position? I have heard from friends that are currently renting, that they found it a very simple process and have found places in a very short period, any advice as to what I am doing wrong?
Each week that goes by without me finding a place, is causing me to have doubts in the cities I was born and raised. Perhaps my traveling has spoiled me or it has opened my eyes to the reality that the city I once loved is now showing its true colours.
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Those who aren't trustworthy have spoiled it for us all, that's why some landlords do that. I don't see why you can't still love the things you once loved about this city... you're just now getting the perspective that everyone who has stayed here for the past 5 years has already gone through. And yes, I do believe you have been spoiled by other places; but I don't think Waterloo is as bad as you think it is.
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