what would you do?

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i just left a job and started a new one. I am living in employee housing of the former resort.

As soon as I got the job offer I gave my notice and talked to HR/housing (giving them a month and a half notice). The person in HR/housing told me not to worry, I can stay until I find a new place to live (within reason). (as an aside, the person who I was living with when I first moved in here, left for a new job and stayed here over 2 months after leaving the resort).

Today I got a letter dated May 29th from the same person I talked to in HR/housing:

"i understand that you have left employment, and we need to advise you that your rental agreement will be cancelled in 7 days. please make arangements to vacate Goodrow house by May 7th and contact me when you have moved your personal belongings so i can check your room."

I received it today, basically giving me 5 days. I have no place lined up and housing in this area is somewhat scarce. I have some calls out and I'm waiting for calls back regarding a few places for rent.

So do I go to HR and confront the person asking "what changed or did you lie to me?" or do I just let it play out how it will play out...and keep looking for a place and move out as soon as I can?

I dont wanna screw them over, I just want to stay till I find a place which may take a month or two (like I had discussed with the HR person originally).
 
So do I go to HR and confront the person asking "what changed or did you lie to me?"

No. Go and speak personally to the same person, yes. But begin by recalling the fine service you gave the company. Then, recall fondly the conversation you had when you were told you could stay on a few weeks. Lament the difficulties in finding accomodations. Assert how valuable it is to that company to have a good reputation in the workforce for being helpful and kind to employees. Express your confidence that this latest letter is just a computer-generated SOP thing. And appeal to this person to help you out for a few weeks.
 
Yeah, don't get excited, just go talk to them. This is probably a "just in case" thing. You didn't say where you live, but in general (certainly anywhere in the US) the wheels of justice grind exceeding slow, and if a tenant decides to be intransigent it takes a long time to get him out. If they've already let a tenant stay two or three months before they even began the process, then it will take that much longer. So they begin sending official notices early on. Don't just ignore it, talk to them about it, but don't get upset yet. It's probably not going to be a problem.
 
Go speak directly to the person in HR that you have already spoken too. BE VERY NICE and simple state that you received a letter and you wanted to make sure everything is ok. Tell them that you are currently looking for another apartment and you will be out as soon as you have something lined up. That letter is probably just a formality, but you need to ask about it. Good luck, I hope everything works out for you.
 
Everyone has given you good advice. Be professional in your approach.

No corporation or company wants to be in a HR mess - so hopefully like others said this is just some S.O.P. and generic letter from their computer.

Employees usually have the upper hand - so remind them of their offer to allow you to stay. That being said - don't let moss grow - start packing things and keep on looking for alternate housing solutions just in case.

Hope for the best and plan for the worst.

Good luck.
 
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