How do you get the most out of your Per diem

irishcarbomb Moderator Houston, TX

so if i stay with a friend or family, have them write up a lease, i can get still get the per diem even tho i never pay anything? just fill out the form with how much i "paid" and turn it in...

Niagra19 "Murphy" Phoenix

Short answer is NO

"3. If you elect to stay with friends or family, you will not be included in the credit card payment process. You will receive $30.60/day for meals and incidentals only. You may submit a travel reimbursement voucher 15 days after arriving at the Academy and monthly thereafter."

From the Air Traffic Control Specialist New Hire Lodging Process

RdRunnr12 Site Editor

I believe in this situation that you would/should receive reimbursement. If you have a lease with a rent figure in it, it should/would be considered for reimbursement. It wouldn't be any different than renting a room from someone off Craigslist, other than the fact that you aren't really paying anything. Is it defrauding the government? Yes. Can you get away with it? Yes. Would I do it? Yes. I need some friends in OKC!

sonicapollo Junior Member Ohio

So where is this mythical lease document?

RdRunnr12 Site Editor

you can draft your own. just google rental lease and you'll find some good ideas.

irishcarbomb Moderator Houston, TX

not that i would say i was staying with friends or family...especially if its the difference of an extra $1000 or so

RdRunnr12 Site Editor

Exactly! Your lease agreement wouldn't say, I irishcarbomb agree to pay my friends/family $600/month for use of bedroom and living facilities. It would say I irishcarbomb agree to pay John Doe $600/month for use of bedroom and living facilities. It's that simple.

sonicapollo Junior Member Ohio

So all I have to do is draft a lease agreement and then take that in. It's that simple?

RedBaron Academy Housing Provider Oklahoma City, OK

"there are even some people that will get a 6 mo lease(~500$) at isola, no food, internet, courtesy car, but if your willing go for it.. there are some people renting rooms for 475/mo.. which is a great deal, includes internet tv etc.. no rides tho, so bring ur car. "

Isola Bella does not have any apartments for rent on a 6 mo lease for $475/mo including internet. Our lowest apartment rent is a one bedroom for $468/mo with a 13 month lease and the tenant pays all bills, provides furniture, etc.

Cheers,

The RedBaron

RedBaron Academy Housing Provider Oklahoma City, OK

"I hear it's hard for people to get a normal apt at a normal rent cost, especially at Isola Bella because if the mgmt of Isola finds out that you are FAA, they will automatically increase your rent from the normal tenant's $400-500/month rent to the "special" rent of $1500/month."

I have fallen a little behind on my StuckMic, but need to address this apparent misconception. Not really sure where this idea would come from, but a normal apartment is for a 12 month lease (certain plans require a 13 mo lease), requires a deposit, credit check, and does not include furniture, pots, pans, utentsils, linens, housekeeping, cable, internet, electricity, water, meals, courtesy cars, etc.

Anybody wants a normal appartment (these are not in the extended stay area of the property), we are more than happy to accomadate them

Cheers,

The RedBaron