March 23, 2004

Former Landlord = Satan's Spawn

After dealing with him today, I wanted a shower in the worst way. He's the slimiest man on earth.

"What mold? You just tell me about d'mold an' I fixed it up good for you. I take good care-a you while you here. D'mold is only under d'sink."

"No. The mold is in the walls and everywhere else. You knew that because your last tenants took you to court over it. I have the latest inspector's report, too."

"Who tellin' you dis bullsheet? I fix them good."

Yeah. I'm sure you would, you little pissant.

That man...he gives all Sicilians a bad name.

The condo was cleaner when I moved out than it was when I moved in. He's bitching about three small dents on the garage door (it looks like EVERY OTHER METAL GARAGE DOOR IN THE COMPLEX!) and the garbage that's piled up, waiting for pick up in the morning.

I told him I expected my deposit back. He can deduct the pro-rated rent. Fine. Lost wages from all the respiratory infections I've had since living there? I either need to take him to court or forget it. I hate to say it...but I'm going to forget it. My time is just to valuable to waste on him.

Oh...if I ever smell his overpowering cologne ever again....I'll not be responsible for my actions.

Our compromise is that I will be collecting my deposit, less the pro-rated rent, tomorrow afternoon. I told him I wanted a bank or certified check. I don't trust him. Not in the least.

Posted by DaGoddess at March 23, 2004 10:51 PM
Comments

What a dirtbag landlord. Yuck. My aunt once rented a garden apartment which had such a moisture problem that *mushrooms* periodically appeared on the carpet in one area. It was terrible!

Posted by: gw at March 24, 2004 01:31 AM

Are there *ANY* nice landlords? I can't believe that there are so many shonky ones out there and none that are worthwhile human beings.

Posted by: Rae at March 24, 2004 01:41 AM

(read with heavy bronx accent) Yo, You want me to come and take care a this for ya?

What an ass. At least you only have to deal with him one more time. I'd do the same thing you are - write off the rest. As much as it stinks to have them think they won, your time is worth more than that.

Posted by: Tammi at March 24, 2004 05:28 AM

Rae, I am a good landlord. I think most landlords are good. I spend money on the place in order to protect my investment. My monthly cash flow, while positive, is secondary to the equity that is building in the property. This guy seems only to care about monthly cash flow, while the equity goes down. His attitude towards his tenants is deplorable. Dorks like him give us all a bad name.

Posted by: MojoMark at March 24, 2004 09:40 AM

Well, in a way, I'm glad things went relatively well. There is a nice implied warranty of habitability here in IL which he would have blatently violated, especially given the fact that the previous renters took him to court. You do have a pretty good lawsuit, should you change your mind. And, being allergic to mold, I can attest to the fact that the apartment was generally bad for one's health.

I agree with Mojo Mark. My landlord's a pretty decent guy. He's been responsive to my notes (I complained about the fact that my mailbox had been bent, and got a new one the next day) - and if he can't get to it right away, he'll call me and let me know when he can. I have no complaints, generally, though I'd love to do a little remodeling...

Posted by: greg at March 24, 2004 12:38 PM

FUNKY MOLD. OH that is awful. That is sueworthy for the sinus surgery bad.

YIKES

Posted by: Melissa at March 24, 2004 07:24 PM