I had a series of verbal interactions and communications with Darrin that led me to believe I was going to be living there for a while. I had already rented from him for about 3 weeks. When my funds were going to be delayed, and I expressed I would have funds to pay him on a particular day, all that quickly, overnight, changed. There was no effort to create a private agreement or draft a form that would bind me to an agreed-upon time of payment, or even just figure out a way to work out a work/trade agreement. It caused me to have to find a space within a very short amount of time and honestly, I almost was homeless had I not figured out a temporary place immediately. I would have appreciated better communication from him around agreements and expectations. Telling me that "we can figure it all out" repeatedly while helping him install trim for free (with my own tools and for at least 4 hours of labor on my part) I thought was quite a clear form of good faith and expression of intent on his part and, for sure, on my end. It would have cost Darrin hundreds to rent the tools necessary to install the trim, and after hiring and actually paying a contractor, the work of trim install per foot, plus the tools costs would have totalled beyond what I was going to owe him after two weeks. His attitude was ungrateful and at times, cold towards me upon me sharing I was going to need time to get funds. I couldn't believe after what I did for him, for free, that he would do what he did. Essentially kick me out.
On a more personal note, he often was awkward and I discerned he looked incredibly uncomfortable at any instance where his girlfriend interacted with me, even the slightest acknowledgements seemed to stir envy and discomfort in him. He often made slight remarks and comments that created an awkward atmosphere, and, while I appreciated conversations about music, whenever his girlfriend was present, he seemed to be unable to be comfortable in his own skin. I perceive this situation had more to do with his comfort levels around me being there while his girlfriend was there than anything else.
I don't recommend this place if you are needing a long-term stay and your income is in flux.