Anal Retentive Apartment Managers

[lavender]

 

[FallenSeraph]

You need a new apartment

 

[Sillyman]

Sue him for everything and murder your downstairs neighbor.

 

[Wiggles]

If you've ever lived in a trailer you'll know that to walk quietly one must step with the front of the foot first. Usually if you step down with the heel hitting first it will make more noise.

At least that's my theory. Try it, you might like it. :0)

I can't wait to see how anal the apt. people are here when I move out of this dump. Uggh.

You know, it could actually be the people downstairs who are the pissants. If the managers get a complaint they have to do something about it, right?

 

[bknight2602]

I think many of you remember me complaining about the guys who pissed off the balcony and various other nightmarish stories from my old apartment. Well, now I have new apartment stories.

We have lived at this complex approximately 2 weeks. Today we received a letter on our door.

"Violations of Apartment Lease Contract by Tenant"

The Apartment Lease Contract with Rules and Regulations designates the policies designed to serve the well being of all tenants. If the following violation is not resolved within twenty-four (24) hours, our further action can result in termination of your tenancy. Contact the on-premises Apartment Manager during regular business hours in person or by telephon within twenty-four (24) hours of service of this notice.

Under this there are things they could check. They checked "Other" and specified:

Disturbing neighbors - heaving walking/footfalls late night and early morning hours for extended periods.

My roommate and I received a lease violation for walking in the apartment too late.

*rolls eyes*

We weren't having a party. We weren't doing anything - and we receive a complaint. The manager said - maybe you need to walk around in slippers instead of barefoot.

Jesus.

I agree, you do need a new apartment, or at least move to a different location, where your neighbors don't have such sensitive ears.

 

[lavender]

 

[Sillyman]

But I really love this apartment. It's huge - about 300 square feet more than we would have gotten anywhere else for this price. IT's also nice - I have a huge bathroom and bedroom, including a garden tub. Also, it's convenient to school - 10 minutes from the time I leave to the time I'm sitting in class.

Then kill your downstairs neighbor and declare their apartment yours by Right of Conquest.

 

[Rambrat]

But I really love this apartment. It's huge - about 300 square feet more than we would have gotten anywhere else for this price. IT's also nice - I have a huge bathroom and bedroom, including a garden tub. Also, it's convenient to school - 10 minutes from the time I leave to the time I'm sitting in class.

okay...I'll come down and kill your neighbors...

 

[lavender]

 

[FallenSeraph]

I won't kill your neighbors; I'm not mean...

...I'll just threaten 'em, some warnings and a bit of looting

 

[Rambrat]

I won't kill your neighbors; I'm not mean...

...I'll just threaten 'em, some warnings and a bit of looting

alright...you muss up the neighbors and I'll kill the landlord.

 

[WhatsHerName]

Is it a requirement to become an apartment manager to be anal retentive?

Report your downstairs neighbor for something anal as well. Either that or actually go down there and talk with them face to face. See what exactly the problem is.

 

[kotori]

"heaving walking/footfalls late night and early morning hours for extended periods"

i think you need a ruling on what constitutes "heaving" and "extended periods"

can you heave for five minutes at a time? seven?

is there a minimum interval between one heave and the next heave? what's your lease say about heave? was it defined?

at what point does a stride become a heave?

if you heave over the balcony... nah, forget that one.

 

[Starfish]

I suggest you save your heaving foot falls till dawn, and then carry them out till 10pm (with extra umph and determination) and then turn the gravity off in your apt, and just swim around at night.

 

[Rambrat]

I suggest you save your heaving foot falls till dawn, and then carry them out till 10pm (with extra umph and determination) and then turn the gravity off in your apt, and just swim around at night.

So where you from...onsecond thought, just show me your tits.

 

[pinklipstick]

Personally, I'd look up what the local housing codes are and see if your place meets the requirements for soundproofing between floors. If the building doesn't meet these requirements, I'd write a letter to the landlord and state this is the reason your neighbors are hearing your footsteps. If nothing else, it'll make your landlord thing twice about action.

Might want to look here too: uslaw.com

 

[phrodeau]

I'll bet the only noise the landlord is concerned about is coming from the downstairs tenants. They complain, and he takes action. Will he follow up on an eviction? Almost certainly not.

Call the manager, tell him you'll do your best, and toss it off.