Reposting just in case: I need a place to live, please. :)

[mousme]

As I said in a previous post, my current rental situation is becoming problematic. Between the rent and the gas money (and gas prices keep going up, even though they're better in Ontario), I won't be able to afford it for much longer. Financial considerations aside, my landlords are driving me a little crazy with their OCD tendencies (I got "talked to" for leaving a plate, a glass, a fork and a pot in the drying rack overnight) and their lack of even basic consideration when I'm trying to sleep at any time of the day or night. Seriously, it's like living with a herd of angry wildebeest when they're home, and no matter how many times I have asked them to at least take off their shoes when walking over my head, they just keep doing it.

So I'm looking to rent a (hopefully inexpensive) room within walking or even cycling distance of Vanier Parkway/Coventry/Riverside Drive in Ottawa, starting May 1st. I plan on giving notice April 1st since they want 30 days notice before I leave, which is perfectly fair.

If you know anyone who could use a roommate, or who has an extra bedroom to spare, could you point them my way? I'll only be in town about half the days of the month, two weekends a month, and I'll be at work for 12 hours a day, so I'll be practically invisible! I've also become a pro at staying out of people's way, because of my current landlords. It should be an Olympic sport, because I'd totally be a contender. ;) I am a great tenant, but I can also provide references, if necessary, to back that claim.

I am happy to help out with extra cleaning/cooking/chores/whatever on the days I'm in town (and I can provide my own furniture if needs be). I'm also willing to look further out if it means the room is considerably cheaper (to compensate for the extra gas I'd have to buy).

My budget is about $350 CDN a month, preferably less. I can maybe manage up to $400 if it's within actual walking distance of my work (since I can park at work and not worry about gas), but that's still stretching my budget pretty thin.

You can drop me a line via Private Message here, and I will send you more concrete contact information after that, since I don't really want to post my personal contact info on the internet for obvious reasons.

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[tx-cronopio.livejournal.com]

Do you mind if I crosspost this (with identifying info removed, natch?) -- I have some LJ friends who might have leads.

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Oh, PLEASE repost/crosspost! I have put this everywhere I can think of already. I would very much appreciate the signal boost!

[foi-nefaste.livejournal.com]

There are people I know in Ottawa who have spare rooms, but they're also spare rooms in party-houses... if you're ok with that, let me know and I'll link you up with them, but I'm kinda doubting that's an option for you?

[mousme.livejournal.com]

Not unless they can manage a cone of silence around my room for when I need to sleep. I have a pretty punishing schedule and I barely get enough sleep as it is...

[foi-nefaste.livejournal.com]

... They'd say they would, but I personally wouldn't bet on it. They'd be perfect if you're the sleep-through-anything type, but otherwise...

Figured I'd check - if you WERE the sleep-through-anything type, it'd be awesome. :)

Good luck!