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Mention it to him for sure. I don't know what you mean by logical rights, but you can certainly request (and he should honor) not to have the same guy work in your unit again. That doesn't necessarily mean switching companies, just technicians.
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This is definitely the kind of thing a good property manager will want to know. If we have subs screwing up our resident relations, we need to know so we can fix it.
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Aug 28, 2012 20:37
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Animal control's job is to pick up strays. It's not on the apartment complex. Why did animal control say they wouldn't help? Worst case scenario, get a live animal trap, trap the cat and take it to animal control.
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Sep 5, 2012 17:52
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Who could sue you? The resident who is denying they ever fed the cat?
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Sep 5, 2012 18:00
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Besides, if I find a stray animal and don't know whether or not it belongs to anyone, I'm well within my right to take it to animal control. If it belongs to someone, they can go to animal control and get it. As long as I didn't take it out of someone's back yard, no crime has been committed.
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Sep 5, 2012 18:01
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The dishwasher thing can also be caused by not having the drain pipe on it (that goes in the side of the garbage disposal) looped properly. Read this and see if any of those things are issues.
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Sep 5, 2012 23:40
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Brannock posted:Okay so this has happened in pretty much every single apartment I've lived in so maybe you guys can help me figure this out. Why does my apartment get more humid at night? Like clockwork the sun will go down and it'll get uncomfortably humid in here after being perfectly comfortable all day long. The A/C pulls the humidity from the air. If the A/C isn't running at night when it gets cooler outside, then you have nothing to pull the humidity from the air.
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Sep 6, 2012 14:07
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Ashcans posted:I'm assuming that 'Can I have a grill on my balcony' is sort of a trick question, because grilling on the balcony is really obnoxious to bordering units (particularly above you) and is often also a huge fire hazard. Most localities have adopted the international fire code which prohibits grills on balconies or decks of structures containing more than two attached dwelling units.
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Sep 7, 2012 14:46
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The most important thing is that the landlord can make you move at any time with a 30 day notice. He can also raise the rent with a 30 day notice.
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Sep 14, 2012 19:04
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Catagorical posted:Would a month to month option generally require a lower credit score than a 6 or 12 lease from the same complex? I know month to month tends to be pricier, but if it helps me work around the credit issue I mentioned above, it might be worthwhile. I'm not sure that it would matter. I would ask why they're doing month to month as opposed to one year leases though. If it's because they intend to reoccupy it in a few months, then they may be willing to take a lower score in order to get some money in the short term. But otherwise, if you don't pay, its going to take the same amount of time to evict you as it would in a one year lease.
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Sep 14, 2012 21:02
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Costello Jello posted:If you show up with proof of employment, and a check to cover the deposits, they aren't going to care about your bad credit. Why do you think that?
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Sep 14, 2012 21:03
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Aquatic Giraffe posted:If you don't want presents, make it clear in your invites or don't be surprised if some people show up with gifts. Better yet, make it a "stock the bar" party and ask everyone to bring a bottle of booze.
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Sep 15, 2012 17:08
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Ashcans posted:This isn't a bad idea, but keep in mind that many people are either deceptive or incompetent when it comes to providing a square-foot measurement of a property. Like technically, you shouldn't include stuff like closet space or areas where the roof is below a certain height, but I have seen places where they basically measured the width and length of the building and multiplied them. Plus, location is often a bigger issue than square footage. The ANSI standard is done by taking outside measurements of the dwelling. It includes closets. You're not supposed to include below grade space, garages, or rooms where the ceiling is below 7 feet. So if you don't have any of that stuff, width and length of the building is actually how you're supposed to measure.
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Sep 28, 2012 14:50
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Ashcans posted:Wow, I didn't realize that. That's stupid as hell, especially if the interior has a terrible build where you're just missing big chunks of space. What about stuff like stairwells? In a typical triple-decker (most of Boston) you have two staircases front and back that take up a lot of space. Stair cases would still count under most measurements. Square footage isn't intended as an indicator of living space, but of finished space. Small distinction, but important. Ultimately, it's not terribly useful other than as a rough guideline. A poorly designed layout with more space can still feel more cramped and have less usable space than a smaller, smarter layout. Take a tape measure with you and measure the size of living rooms and bedrooms (you may also wish to measure linear feet of counter space in the kitchen). Then use graph paper or any of the numerous web utilities to try laying out your furniture.
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Sep 28, 2012 17:16
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ConfusedUs posted:Built as a one-story house in the mid 60s. Converted to a two-story house in the early 70s. It was built by a couple; the wife was in a wheelchair and the man was really short. I don't think the ANSI method would even apply here, as ceilings that short wouldn't even meet standard residential code (7'6"). How in the world did they get an occupancy permit?
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Oct 2, 2012 18:08
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The normal covenant stipulates that you will not interfere with others' quiet enjoyment of the property. In situations like this, you end up with one person's word against the other, and it's very difficult to terminate a lease based on that. What you need is an objective third party, which in this case is the security guard. Does he think you're being loud? If not, complain to your property manager that your neighbor is harassing you (although 3 complaints in two months probably doesn't rise to that level). Your PM may be able to mediate things between the two of you.
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Oct 9, 2012 18:14
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Just make a costume like Daniel did in Karate Kid.
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Oct 10, 2012 14:48
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Email is good because it gives a written record of the conversation.
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Nov 5, 2012 17:51
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Generally speaking, the landlord cannot make guarantees nor is expected to make the place safe. Things like deadbolts, charlie bars on sliding doors, etc are required by code. Even things like exterior lighting aren't required, but if provided the landlord has an obligation to maintain it. That's to to say the landlord won't let you out of your lease if you have repeated problems, but that generally speaking he is not required to. You may find a sympathetic judge if you intend to pursue it though.
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Dec 20, 2012 17:51
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And also recognize that (the dangerous) mold becomes dangerous at high concentration rates. It's already all around you. Which is why if you leave something wet laying around, it will grow mold, because the mold is already in the air. If a kit just confirms the presence of mold it's not doing anything other than telling you what you already know. The only useful mold test is one that compares interior and exterior concentrations.
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Jan 21, 2013 15:28
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Probably just a problem with the flapper and/or float. Shouldn't cost more than $20 to fix. You could do it yourself if you were so inclined.
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Feb 5, 2013 18:23
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This is what you need to fix it. Plus an adjustable wrench and a couple of towels. It's a lot easier than it looks. It is, however, your landlord's responsibility to fix it, so don't feel like you have to do it yourself. But it really is a 20 minute/20 dollar job.
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Feb 5, 2013 21:40
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Monthly or weekly pest control is a good thing. It doesn't mean you should expect problems, just that they have a program there to prevent and/or respond to problems. As far as model units go, it's perfectly legitimate for them to furnish it much more nicely than a typical resident might. However, having finishes (carpet, countertops, lighting) that are nicer than the actual units is highly unethical, and pretty unusual in my experience.
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Feb 14, 2013 16:35
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Well the thing is, what they're telling you is true. Especially if they can't confirm it themselves, then you have one person's word against another's, and the courts are unlikely to evict someone based on that.
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Feb 18, 2013 15:05
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marshmallard posted:They haven't even tried to confirm it. Are they not legally responsible for my quiet enjoyment of the flat I rent from them? Surely this is the letting agency's responsibility to sort out. Well the letter seemed to indicate that they had been there and couldn't confirm it. And yes, they are absolutely required to provide quiet enjoyment, but the burden if proof that they are not is on you, and that's going to be a difficult case to make.
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Feb 18, 2013 15:46
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1. Companies give you a discount if you pay for a full year. You can pay monthly generally, but they're going to charge you extra to do so, hence the installment fee. 2. They can give you an estimate for people in your area, but they can't tell you what it's going to cost you until they check you out. Just like most any insurance, they need to know who they're insuring and what their history is before making a quote. So you can get a ballpark form them, but if you want to know what it's going to cost you specifically well you have to let them know who you are.
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Feb 18, 2013 21:39
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In my area, this is a slow time of year. When spring comes, I will raise rents and drop specials. Don't know what the market is like there, but he could be telling the truth.
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Feb 22, 2013 21:01
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For furniture, I've had good luck with Home Decorator's Collection. Most of the furniture has to be assembled by you, but it's sturdily built and goes together easily. I think it's pretty good value for the money.
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Mar 29, 2013 14:31
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Niemat posted:My husband and I just moved into a side-by-side duplex the last week of March, and I had a few questions that have popped up. We had a neighbor for that last week (until he moved out until 2 in the morning on the 1st, banging every Goddamn thing he owned), and we were able to hear him quite a bit. He would play loud music in his bathroom from 6-8 am that we could hear in ours, we could hear his TV blaring, we could hear him talking loudly in the basement, and we could hear him and his dog stomping around, among other sounds at all hours. He either seemed very unaware what an inconsiderate prick he was being, or he didn't care. My first question is: is it possible to have one half be more insulated against sound in a side-by-side duplex, or is that just silly? Like, was he so noisy, because he was unaware we could hear him so clearly, because he could never hear anything from this side...? There's currently workmen over there fixing up the place for the new tenants, and I can hear them talking and working as well. I guess what I don't know is if people are yelling or talking at a moderate level, but I'd imagine they be required to be considerate to some degree...? If there's one line supplying both sides of the duplex, then it's entirely possible that water pressure would drop when the other side is using it. However, your meter should be on your branch of the supply line, and it will measure the flow based on whatever pressure you have.
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Niemat posted:How would this work? Will we ever be at risk for paying for any of the other unit's water/sewer use? Assuming there are two meters, then as long as its plumbed correctly, your meter should only measure for your water usage, and should be correct regardless of flow rate. A lot of older places may not be plumbed for that though, but if there are two city meters, then I would think you'd be ok. But if you have city water meters on the outside, the drop in pressure would concern me, although it could just be that the city line isn't carrying enough pressure to feed two units.
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Apr 8, 2013 16:21
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The landlord would need to give her 30 days notice in most states if she's on a month to month lease, but that's it. And any landlord would want someone committed to staying there a year, and not someone who could leave with 30 days notice at any time.
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Apr 25, 2013 16:48
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The landlord can't extend you for a month?
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Apr 30, 2013 02:51
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It may be that it was once attached to a roof or attic mounted antenna.
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May 2, 2013 12:50
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Do not offer them weed until they are done.
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May 9, 2013 20:00
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It may not mention guests specifically, but instead say that all occupants have to be parties to the lease, and then it becomes a matter of how often someone stays there and what constitutes occupancy.
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May 10, 2013 18:42
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Wait people are making knockoffs of IKEA products?
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May 13, 2013 16:02
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It is shady as poo poo. Did someone from the management company also sing the lease or just you? If they also signed it, then they're stuck with it for the term. If they hadn't signed accepting it then you're screwed and you should look elsewhere.
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May 20, 2013 16:49
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Don't cross any bridges that don't have enough clearance for a truck your height.
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May 24, 2013 19:31
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Also, cheaper products will have more seams as they've pieced together smaller parts of hides, as opposed to large flawless pieces.
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Well Cox also includes WatchESPN, so if you get the cox tv service, you will have access to all the espn content on your mobile devices (even if they're not connected to the cox network).
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