gah!!!! talk about the luck....

[genocidex]

so i must have the best luck in the universe right now. first my building managers decide to just walk into my apartment with the reasoning "they smelt smoke". that made me mad. then my brand new phone that i just got saturday, was stuck in a boot loop. i was able to fix that. now, after everything that has happened my same phone that i just fixed got knocked into some water. GAH i got the best luck in the word. best thing is i think my insurance plan is going to charge me more for the replacement than what i paid for the phone.... im so depressed about all the going ons lately its not funny.... my shrimp wont even cheer me up....

[imma24]

Aww...I hope things only get better for you soon! That's upsetting to have so many nasty things happen in a short period of time - and not even your shrimp can help you out - blah.

[mermaidwannabe]

Did they really smell smoke, or was that just an excuse? Perhaps there is something going on with the electrical wiring that merits concern. Was there something too close to a heater or something overheating on the stove?

If I were you, I would have asked them if they found the problem, and if they could fix it (if it's wiring).

I can't imagine the managers just walking in to invade your privacy, but I suppose it could happen -- like doing a surprise inspection to find out what you've been up to. It would seem pretty devious, to me.

If there are fire safety issues in your residence, you really should be concerned and glad that someone else has noticed and decided to investigate.

Just my thoughts ...

-- mermaidwannabe

[Honey Badger 1]

Did they really smell smoke, or was that just an excuse? Perhaps there is something going on with the electrical wiring that merits concern. Was there something too close to a heater or something overheating on the stove?

If I were you, I would have asked them if they found the problem, and if they could fix it (if it's wiring).

I can't imagine the managers just walking in to invade your privacy, but I suppose it could happen -- like doing a surprise inspection to find out what you've been up to. It would seem pretty devious, to me.

If there are fire safety issues in your residence, you really should be concerned and glad that someone else has noticed and decided to investigate.

Just my thoughts ...

-- mermaidwannabe

Paranoid much?

Gen, breaking a new phone does suck and I am sorry that happened, but let's put this in perspective. If the worst things that have happened to you today are someone walked into your apartment and you broke your phone you are doing pretty well.
I have a friend who's apartment was broken into and he lost everything, including his life.
I have a friend who was hit by a car last night and he still can't feel his legs.
I have another friend who's child has recently been diagnosed with lupus.
I know another fellow who's family steals his disability check and he can't buy food or pay his bills.
I had a neighbor last year who couldn't be bothered to take care of her 7 year old son because she was too busy looking for a man to pay her way. I took care of her son until they moved and I think about that little one all the time.
None of these are my personal problems but I am the one they all come too to hold their hands through it all and it sure does put what little issues I do have in perspective. So your apartment manager walked into your apartment and you broke your phone, deal with it.

[mermaidwannabe]

Good points, Mommy!

No matter how bad off we think we are, there is always someone else much worse off.

[genocidex]

actually they have been doing these surprise inspections ALOT lately. there was no smoke in my apartment, and they are refusing to fix my wiring in my app they have 7 plugs all within 3 feet of a water source (sinks tubs toilets) and they are all labeled as gfci, not a single one passes a gfci tester and none have the little test and reset button. they also claim that if there was a fire blocking the only way out of my building i can escape by jumping 25 out of a window into a very shallow but swift moving river. they refused too so many request for safety but im stuck for a place to live for the moment because my mom is too sick to do any moving. there is in fact some bullying going on at this place. and im not the only one they are doing this too. seems like all the long term residents are getting inspections on a biweekly routine. there is complaints in the work and there's also a lot more going on in the back of just my phone breaking that i dont like to talk about.

i do understand there are countless other people who have it way worst than i do. i truely understand that point and im not looking for pitty, just a place to rant more than anything. im sorry if it sounded like i was looking for pitty...

[Honey Badger 1]

It should be in your lease agreement that they have the right to come in and inspect your apartment, 2 times a week inspections seems a bit excessive and I don't know of any apartment manager who has the time. Guess it's different where you live. There are laws to protect renters rights, you should learn them.
http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/docs/tenantsrights.pdf

Another one that might be useful to you.

http://www.masslegalhelp.org/housing..._checklist.pdf

[Lady Hobbs]

By law, I believe apartment managers have to give 48 hours before entering your apartment UNLESS they feel there is an emergency situation. If neighbors are reporting strange smoke smells, they have to check for the safety of all occupants.

If this is Federal Subsidized Housing, not only do they have their inspections but the State does as well. I have an inspection every few weeks that amounts to them walking in, making sure the batteries work in my smoke alarms and checking my emergency pull cords and they are gone within 3 minutes. Doesn't bother me any.

They have entered several apartments when they do smell smoke tho. One stupid woman was laying in bed hooked up to an oxygen tank and she decided she wanted a cigarette. Had they not entered her apartment, she would have burned up as well as other apartments catching fire.

[genocidex]

thank you very much mommy this is defiantly something to read into. im not a source of intelligence to my mom as she thinks im 98% dumb most of the time lol....

i guess the thing that peeved me about the early morning inspection is the manager and maintenance personal didnt even knock before entering, just shouted "maintenance!!" as the door was being unlocked.

@ LH, ive been trying to find printed law on how much time they give me before an inspection. the most common is a note left on my door monday night at 430 for an inspection wednessday. (the days change but its the same 36 hr ish span). i cant proove any of this speculation, but the days i have late classes i sleep at a friend house thats a short distance from school, those days seem to be the most common days i get the notes. mom doesnt ever check for any of these... but that is pure speculation and probably paranoia because i feel like they are against me lol.....

but again mommy thank you so much for all the info and thanks for reminding me of not being the worst.....

[Honey Badger 1]

LOL! Hang on to that 2%!

My lease states they can come in at anytime without notice, but must leave written proof that they were there in my absence, and they do yearly inspections of every apartment. Knocking first would have been nice.