I'm very worried now... on the 24th I switched from the Twin Adder to the Maelstrom. I didn't think this might be a problem. I was anticipating everything else with buying a new house - my character is currently parked outside of the housing district ready to go as soon as I log in.

I relinquished my old house yesterday - I know according to this wiki (http://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Personal_Housing) the requirements are:

Character with level 50 in 1 of the classes.
Second Lieutenant in 1 of the Grand Companies.

I didn't think that I maybe had to rank all the way up again with the Maelstrom. A friend told me that I have to be currently enlisted in the GC I am max rank in to be able to purchase a new house. I'm in one of the lowest ranks in the GC and I'm afraid I won't have the time to rank up. It hasn't been 15 days so I can't change back. D=

So if anyone can confirm if this is true or false I would be very grateful! And if it's true it sucks so bad. T_T