<prompt> Human: So, heres the situation. I am currently living in Louisville Kentucky, and looking to move to Cincinnati Ohio in a couple days. I have a roommate, who currently lives in Cincinnati, and has been doing most of the negotiations with the apartment complex. However, he was supposed to move in today, but he just called me and said they have moved us to the second floor, and the apartment will not be ready until the 26th.Needless to say, this is a little frustrating, due to the fact that I AM needed in to work in Cincinnati on the 19th. But now it seems like I have to push all my plans, because this apartment complex was not vocal about the situation.I am going up to Cincinnati this weekend, in order to talk to the landlord myself, with no middle man. What do I need to do to ensure this move in goes off without a hitch?I know this is personal finance, and it might not be the best place to post this, but I paid Januarys rent in order to hold this original apartment until I can move in. I have already paid this place 300, however now, I dont know what that money is going towards, if I cant even get the room I was guaranteed.I dont have any other options, in terms of apartments, so I have to stick with them. And the complex has generally good reviews, so I dont think they are deliberately trying to screw us out of money, but I just need advice on how to best to make this situation work, so I am guaranteed a room.  <response>: Did you sign a lease? Thats just as binding on the apt. as on you. rlegaladvice for more, but its entirely possible you could recover costs of a hotel for the interim if you need to be there for work if you have a signed or otherwise binding agreement. Youd probably have to mitigate your costs; e.g. not grab a room in The Ritz or something. 