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<DIV><FONT size=4>My landlord just bought a three-story house on a sidestreet
off of Madison Avenue in Lakewood, in the St. Edward's High School
vicinity. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>The first floor is occupied by a couple with two small
children. The second and third floors will be available in a month or
so.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>The second floor has two bedrooms. The third
floor is a cozy one-bedroom unit.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I want to rent both and use the third floor as a studio,
but would need to split the rent and utilities of both with a
roommate. I'd be using the third floor as an office for writing and
designing. I'm looking for another artist who could also use studio workspace
for visual art or writing or something quiet and
noncommercial.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Amenities include kitchen appliances, a washer and
dryer, and at least one storage space.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>The landlord told me he would accept a dog because
the tenants who were already there when he bought the house have a dog and
he has to be fair. He would probably also accept a cat, but I
wouldn't.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>The roommate's obligations as a tenant would be to the
landlord and landlady. I'm looking for someone I could get along with and,
obviously, don't wish to be screwed by someone moving in and then skipping
out. I'd also ask for a written agreement between us, stating the
terms of the rental and that we're splitting rent and utilities 50-50. The
landlords do background checks, so financial stability in terms of being
able to rent and utilities current is essential.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I'm 50 and the poster child for 50 being the new 35.
However, while I'm not a fuddy-duddy, I like a peaceful environment,
meaning no drama and no excessive noise. It doesn't matter to me if
candidates are gay or straight, male or female, as long as they have a job and
can stick it out for at least a year. All I'm looking for is someone who's not
an a'hole and will meet his or her financial obligations.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I was going to rent the third floor to live in, but
decided to go this route. While I'm most fortunate that my awesome landlord
and landlady are agreeing to this, there might still be some details
to hammer out with them. They said this plan is okay with them but
that's as far as the discussion has gone.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>If you're interested or know someone who might be, please
reply to me at<STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000> </FONT></STRONG><A
href="mailto:msrg-publications@cox.net"><STRONG><FONT
color=#000000>msrg-publications@cox.net</FONT></STRONG></A><STRONG> or
216-389-6784</STRONG>. Call anytime, except if calling Monday through
Friday, it's better you should call after 3:00 p.m.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT size=4>Cheers,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT size=4>Michael A. Miller</FONT></DIV>
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href="mailto:msrg-publications@cox.net">msrg-publications@cox.net</A></FONT></DIV>
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