New House Updates + OLD House Updates

[@imathumb]

im so sick of greedy landlords pushing us out of our homes, and then punishing us for it. it's so fucked up. the housing bubble needs to burst so they can suck it up and beg for good tenants.

[@AmeerahMuhammad]

The old landlords were angry you left. You had been paying that exorbitant rent and your moving essentially called their bluff. They were taking advantage of you and were mad they couldn’t do it anymore.

[@narwalluvr]

honestly this house journey is such a good reminder that you can be so (rightly) sad about change and then the change that happens is so much better than you could've imagine

[@thuccie]

Those landlords sound like villains omg

[@joannaspicer]

Villains!!

[@jaelynpangman8154]

omg seeing your cats so happy in the new yard made me tear up!!!!! that was the worst part for me the last time I moved, my cat was so stressed she climbed into the ceiling 😩 I had to climb up into the closet and pull her out of there like a raccoon so my dad could patch the hole 😂 so happy for you guys!

[@joannaspicer]

Ugh poor baby! They’ve moved with me so many times that at this point they handle moves very well but I was worried they wouldn’t like the yard as much but they’re OBSESSED

[@dontatme319]

that console table is INSANE!!

[@joannaspicer]

Insanity

[@malaykav]

It’s really coming together Joanna! So quickly too. I’m like old house who? Good riddance!

[@joannaspicer]

Old house WHOOO

[@nicolepaalua523]

I can listen to you talk all day your house is looking awesome. ❤

[@autumnmandera1948]

Definitely take the landlords to small claims! They are banking on you not. My friend was in a similar situation and was able to gather more than sufficient evidence all on her own and won in basically the legal equivalent of a landslide lol.

[@annafoglesong1419]

Its actually bananas that landlords dont actually understand their role. Like. Idek how to explain this without rambling but especially since you guys lived there for so long- years!- cleaning is PART OF THEIR JOB!! When a tenant moves out, part of the expectation of their duties is to freakin do basic cleaning and maintenance. Especially with tenants who have stayed so long, theres general wear and tear that occurs over the course of living that is (or i guess should be?) protected under rental agreements. Idk theres this landlord who makes content that does a really good job of explaining it actually and I can’t remember who he is rn, but he like walks thru properties after tenants move out and explains why he would or would not give security deposits back and he actually made this whole process make so much sense to me. Literally in all the videos Ive seen of his, theres only ONE where he kept partial security deposit from a tenant and its because they melted the siding of the house by having a grill too close. Melted the literal SIDING and he only kept the portion he needed to get the area replaced!! I dunno. Being a landlord is such a shitty way to make a living obviously but there are some that are better than others and at least understand that it actually IS a job and isn’t just free money. The expectation should not be on you to freaking get the house professionally cleaned, or replace those floorboards, whatever. These freaks probably would have still said something because the cleaners used chemicals they didn’t like or whatever the hell. Can’t win!! Im glad you fought them on a lot of it and mostly won. They seem like such pests.

[@ireniaks]

The system with deposit, first and last rent is so dumb and expensive. Ofc the landlord wants to be petty and keep the deposit, bc he's already spent it. In Sweden it's rare to even pay a deposit, but if it's required, it's payed to a part of the government that keeps it in a 'trust' and is payed back when renter moves out. The landlord has to prove damages and get that approved to get any money to renovation. I've lived in 6 apartments, all different landlords, private and commercial, never payed a deposit.

[@joannaspicer]

Ok Sweden is sounding amazing right about now

[@paw17]

staaap everything! our bff is talking ✨💕

[@emilywade3302]

Such a good cat mom ❤

[@joannaspicer]

They’re my everything 🫶🏻

[@undermoonstars]

You should definitely take those petty landlords to small claims court! $1500 is NOT nothing and they're hoping you let their greed and manipulation slide. Legally, you did nothing wrong and should get back 100% of your deposit

[@daniellejennings9016]

Taking your landlord to small claims court is rarely worth it, which is how they get away with being 💩💩💩. I swear they have a training that goes over when and how to be petty when tenants are leaving. Glad you’re done with all that!

[@nicolerussell8079]

I'm pretty sure it's actually illegal for them to charge you for that cleaning, that's considered normal wear and tear and cannot be taken out of your deposit!! But I understand not wanting to pursue legal action. Sucks because that's how landlords get away with this!

[@MyMomentswithMom]

Your new home looks so amazing. All the curtains look so good. And that console table is GORGEOUS! It looks perfect in that spot. What a great find. In such a short time you have made this home so cute and cozy. Glad you are away from your evil landlords. YIKES.....they are the worst! Don't even think about them anymore. HUGS! 🤗

[@YouCanCallMeAna.]

I know you want to be done with your landlords but they will keep doing this again and again if they’re not checked on it. I would really reconsider. $1,500 would also help you finish furnishing ! Lol. Food for thought. But regardless I’m happy for you!

[@lilnelle5]

I too crumble without sleep. One extra coffee ? Ha I wish that did it for me. Must be nice.

[@joannaspicer]

Coffee for me is just like, still exhausted but now with anxiety!

[@lilnelle5]

lol ain’t that the truth

[@orangespiderz]

Omg the desk chair story and such a great chair! Also that console table is beautifullll 🥲

[@AlliesBeautyTips]

the console table is stunnnnnn

[@sharonshloop2420]

So glad to see you settling in. I hope you guys will be happy in this new place ❤

[@joannaspicer]

We’re really loving it here!!

[@1ik3it]

So happy for you!! The new house looks so cute and the most important thing is that you said it feels like home ❤

[@jenniferyoung2826]

Just filing a complaint in small claims might prompt them to return the rest of the deposit because they want to avoid court too

[@zoegilder3490]

words cant explain how much i love your vlogs 😎💅

[@r.c.3614]

That's really sad that the landlords were literally just trying to get money out of you. What about the fact that the pretend roof was removed over your belongings without having covered up your things. Crazy

[@raehenderson8980]

So important to document everything at move-in!

[@mwahaha945]

I saw the 2 new fragrances and KNEW you were going to give us a lil review so I waited to buy them just for this lol.

[@ElizabethFailure]

my grandmothers house was really old and elegant and had huge ceilings and warm salmon and blush coloured drapes. it was really cozy and your bedroom really reminded me of hers!!!

[@karpar384]

I bought 'you' because of you! I need to smell their new scents!

[@martiananna]

Why are all landlords this way!!!

[@MyMomentswithMom]

Oh hey Joanna, we were the ones who mentioned on your "empty house tour" that there should be switches on your bulbs to change the "color" But we don't know if we were the only ones who mentioned it to you in the comments! XO 😉

[@kristinrowe3021]

Your ability to pick out notes from perfumes is unreal. I need lessons.

[@rawanabbasi9286]

Your new bedroom reminds me so much of your bedroom in the place before this last one.

[@kelsey9559]

Landlords are trying to charge me and my roommates $16000 to refinish the wood floors in every room in the entire house. Lived there for 6 years. Insane

[@lori6704]

Ugh, I'm so sorry about those TERRIBLE landlords. For what it's worth, there are probably some good tenants' rights orgs in LA! I also once filed a BBB complaint against my landlord who never took me off the electricity bill and, magically, she finally gave me my money back. Slightly petty? Yes, but also fully worth it

[@skippingclouds]

Omg my blood is boiling for you. I wish we could have a section in the newspaper front and center that names and shames the "worst landlord of the day" with pictures plastered every where.

[@Silverlikenights]

You should share the info of the landlords to hopefully prevent others from experiencing the same :/ so aggravating hearing stories of people thinking they can do whatever they like.

[@loganmiller6603]

There should be a rate my professor style app or site for landlords fr 😒

[@bereniceperez4952]

Im happy for you 🤍

[@suspirialist]

My partner and I toured your old house in August and remarked several times on how beautifully the previous tenants had styled and kept the home (so much so that I remembered your furniture and recognized it in the thumbnail of your video while searching for tiled furniture just now) We loved the house, but the rent was too high. We were turned off when the landlord told us they expect the tenants to pay the weekly landscaper. I found that outrageous, especially considering the mass amounts of water I knew we’d already be paying to keep the entire property of THEIR plans alive. It sounds like we dodged a huge bullet. I can’t believe they tried to charge you for things that were clearly normal wear and tear. Horrible.

[@Dreamgirlinc]

Love perfect by Marc jacobs it’s the only sweet thing I can take but u just made me buy the new glossier greeny perfume look what u have done!!!

[@ElizabethFailure]

will the perfume girlie shirt ever come back???

[@thatssoserina]

Joanna :) Are you going to restock the denim haggard hats??

[@vcr6854]

Landlords are the FKN WORST! 😡

[@NFU21]

I guess this shows my pitfalls as a human but after the third level of resistance I would have bailed on the old house and ghosted them. Again. I’m not saying it’s right; I’m just saying that’s precisely how me and my anxiety would’ve ended it. 😅

[@allisonreynolds9584]

I wish Marc Jacobs would bring back the OG.

[@peytonmargo3100]

ragamuffin nursing home landlord type beat

[@vanerey_]

GORGEOUS 🐱💖🌞🎀⭐

[@DanielaDiaz-ic2rn]

IS THAT A JERRY SCHURR IN YOUR HALLWAY?????

[@NFU21]

Speaking of window treatments, I have two windows in my new apartment and I called a “blinds for less” type place and the lady made me schedule a Zoom meeting. It was me taking her from the one room to the second room holding my iPad and then she goes “so this is…..a small job…” I looked around and started trying to justify my one bedroom apartment that I pay $3,200 for every month of my single lady life. It’s a new apartment complex. After we stared at each other on Zoom a while, she goes “Our services start at $620” I gulped and squeaked, “For my….small job…?” I still cringe when I think about it. Wait it’s not over. So, me…single lady…hired some random dude on task rabbit who drilled holes into the steel beams around my windows and you can’t even move the $15/ panel curtains from Amazon back like normal curtains. It makes me feel like the white trash I came from. I mean…still?! I tried to do better. 😅

[@r.c.3614]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@finessepr1ncess]

omg i moved out last week and my landlord was sending me the exact same pictures!!! lint trap and a little dust in a corner, normal wear n tear etc...SUCH losers. like get a handyman to do these tiny repairs and a cleaner!

[@kayl8351]

you should blast their names all over LA so that everyone knows not to rent from them 🙃

[@Ubrennan]

Poor baby. Choice is a great thing 🙄 Nails looking super. Marc Jacobs $$.

[@amivanzyl8876]

Did one of the landlords just come to this video to comment 😂