How to get apartment w/o job?
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| Thu, 07-14-2005 - 3:37pm |
Hi everyone, I'm kind of new to this board; I posted once about abusers and pornography. :-\ I've been going to a therapist who specializes in treating domestic abuse, and it has really turned my life around. I have an escape plan and a divorce attorney now, and am planning to file for divorce as soon as I can get a place to live.
So that's my question: I don't have a job, but I have money for security deposit and rent so I don't need to go to a shelter (I don't want to take away a spot from someone who really needs it). How do I go about getting an apartment? Would my account statements be enough to show landlords/apartment managers? And how much detail should I tell them--will they think I'd make a bad tenant if I tell them I'm escaping an abusive situation? I.e., would they be afraid my abuser would show up and cause problems?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated--thanks!

Contact the shelter and inquire about any housing programs in your area, or if they can give you any tips.
CL-Blueliner4
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