What would be the polite way to ask a tenant this question...?

Question

I am moving from an apartment to a triplex Sept 1st, but only have until 1pm on August 31st to move out of my apartment. The lady who is currently renting the triplex has until 12pm Sept 1st to get out, so my husband and I technically have a whole day without posession anywhere! The landlord at the triplex said she's pretty sure that the lady is going to be out early, but doesn't know, and I should just phone and ask her. I have tried phoning a couple times but I just get her voice-mail, and I don't know what to say, so I hang up. My question is, how should I ask her if she is going to be out a day or 2 early without sounding rude? I need to know soon, so I can book a uhaul! Thanks

Answer 1

Just call and ask.  The most she can say is mind your own business.  Probably she will just tell you.

Answer 2

  it is rude to push the old tenant.  if yuu  have to be  out of your old rental rent  the truck and pack it, and rent a room for a couple of days and store your houshold items in the truck.  

Answer 3

It may be hard to ask without sounding like your rushing her, but it's worth a try.  Just explain it to her as you have here.

You could just rent the U-Haul for 2 days, then plan on spending the night in a motel.  Then if she does move out early, you're good to move in but if she doesn't you're covered.  Ask her to let you know when she's done moving out.

Answer 4

Just explain to her, as you have explained to us, that you need to know if it would be possible to store your things in the apartment and explain that you are going to be homeless for a day.  

Answer 5

There really isn't a polite way of asking someone when they're getting out of their home, and it may sound like your pushing her.

But, its for your own sake.

Call her up, and leave a message, or if she answers, say something like "Hi, it's __________. I was just calling to ask if you have any rough idea of when you'll be moving out, I have to book a uHaul."

Best of luck!

Answer 6

I like the idea of in-person contact rather than using the phone.  You certainly have a valid concern, one that the current tenant may be sympathetic towards.  People are generally pretty decent and I think it would be fine to contact the lady and explain your situation.

Answer 7

"Forgive the intrusion, but I wished to ask you about your moving schedule.  I find myself in a tricky space in time where I can actually be homeless for a day.  So I was wondering about your plans to see what Plan A or Blan B my husband and I need to put together to not end up without a place for any space of time.  I'd really appreciate your understanding."

How's that?  You can also throw in a bundt cake!!

Answer 8

You can just leave a message stating who you are and asking her to call you back. You don't have to leave the question on her voice mail.  I am sure if you just came straight out with your question she would be fine.  It is really not being rude. I mean if she doesn't plan on being out early then she is just going to tell you. I really don't think it is rude at all to ask.  I mean I am sure she would understand why your asking.  Your not asking anything crazy either.  

Answer 9

Call her back.  Leave a message if you get the voicemail again.  Be relaxed and friendly but brief.  Say your name and who you are, then say, "My husband and I were just wondering what day and time you're planning to move so that we can make arrangements to move in."  Ask her to call you back anf leave your number.  Say "Thank you."

Answer 10

First of all, this is really the landlord's job. She should be the one ensuring that everything goes smoothly with tenants moving in and out. You really should not have to call a complete stranger to work things out. Maybe tell the landlord that you have tried to reach the current tenant several times w/ no response. Then ask her if she would mind contacting her.

If she doesn't seem interested in helping you, I would suggest just leaving a message with the current tenant explaining briefly your situation. (Your move out date/time, as well as what the landlord told you about her being out early, etc...) You could even tell her that the landlord did not explain everything clearly and you just want to ensure that things goes well. (She should understand, as she is probably worrying about the same thing wherever she is moving to.)

Good luck.