I was discussing with my daughter the other day my need to renovate my kitchen and the fact that I will need to stay somewhere while construction is done.
I have someone who is willing to let me stay for about 2 months, but he is allergic to cats, so...
I will need to rehome my cat for that time. I was discussing this with DD, SIL and grandson. Grandson said "well, we need to take the cat, what else can Nona do?"
My son in law said "there can be many solutions to that problem. WE don't have to be the solution."
I wish everyone saw life this way!
They hang up plastic sheets from the ceiling, to block the dust, mess & noise. If they have easy access to coffee, more work gets done.
It shouldn't take longer than 2 weeks, either. You can keep the cat there too. They aren't building the Golden Gate Bridge! If they claim "a month" find a better contractor. Call references too!
Yes, your wise SIL has let you know already...he's not participating.
My BIL said something similar last week. A good friend has been given notice to vacate (Landlord wants a quick sale). She has been trying to find an appropriate home for her family + Mother in wheelchair, buy or rent. It has been a tough road to take that she is not the only housing solution for her Mother. They need different solutions. My friend is now trying to rent or buy in the tightest rental market & near highest buy prices our city has even seen.
My family has a house we are slowing moving to sell. The heating is unrepairable & winter has now started.. friend needs housing is still keen as it is something until she finds her next home!
BIL rightly said it was not me that is ending her lease. Sure. But I still want to help if I can.