Problems Renting Apartment in Cali

Hi Everyone, I'm here in the Bay Area on a TN visa, working as an attorney, with my husband (who has a TD). We've been here for almost a year and would like to move to an apartment/ house closer ...

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Steven
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:05 am

SarniaGrl wrote: Even with clear legal proof that you are here legally, everything can be a hassle, from setting up utilities to getting a cell phone or finding a place.

The worst change I'm aware of in the last few years is that Florida now only extends the homestead exemption to citizens and LPRs, which means if you live in Florida on a non-immigrant visa, you're subject to the full whack of property tax. And because of the way the ceiling on rate increases works, that means also that your property tax rate will go up much faster than an LPR or citizen.
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