Where’s da Money?
Welcome back honey!If today is the 31st of the month, that invariably means that tomorrow will be the first of the month. And if you are a renter of a house, apartment or trailer then tomorrow is when your landlord asks you for money. It’s not unreasonable of them to expect money in exchange for providing shelter, but it’s a little unrealistic to expect that you’ll be able to provide the full amount, month after month.
Landlords can be surprisingly flexible when it comes to the rent. And you can bargan with them if you need to. After all, they’d much rather get some money from you than none at all.
If you find yourself on the first of the month with slightly less than enough money, here are some great excuses to toss your landlord’s way for why you don’t have all the rent..
Bountiful Harvest: "I had the cash for the rent in an envelope on the counter next to my grocery list. My boyfriend saw it and thought I wanted him to take the money to the store. He bought all the groceries on the list and gave me back the money he didn’t spend, so now I’m $200 short."
Call It A Wash: "I explained to my niece that money was dirty and she shouldn’t play with it. I found out today that she took all the money from my cashed paycheck and flushed it down the toilet. The plumber told me it’s not recoverable."
Pet Problems: "My hamster got wedged under his wheel and I took him to the vet because he had some broken ribs. The vet set his ribs in a cast, but it cost $300."
Brakes-Down: "My car broke down yesterday and the mechanic said my brakes had to be replaced and it would cost $320."
