steve kwan user experience designer

Off the hook

(December 13th, 2004 - 7:03PM)

So I called my landlord and told him I won't be renewing my lease. It's a shame; I love the house and he's a great guy, but unfortunately I can't afford to get stuck footing the bill every month if a new guy can't fill the empty room.

He told me he'd get back to me in a few days with his decision about what to do. I've really put him in a bad spot here, and he might have to rent out the house to a family who is willing to foot the whole bill - which doesn't bode well for my other two roommates. If he decides to rent the place out to a family, that probably means I'll have to move.

In any event, this is a huge burden off my mind. I hate breaking bad news, and I hate confrontations. I hope that this goes smoothly and I get to stay in the house.