I was a freshman and did not know anyone else who would be attending my university. So I signed up for a roommate (getting a single as a freshman is impossible) and hoped for the best. My roommate turned out to be a nice girl and I was quite happy for the first few weeks. She was clean, quiet, and kept to herself most of the time. Then she got a boyfriend. (At this point, I would like to mention that Roomie wasn't a small girl. She was flirting with 300 lbs. Her boyfriend had her beat by about 50 lbs.)
Well, it was Friday and I told Roomie I would be leaving the next morning to go to a wedding and would be gone until that Tuesday. She told me her boyfriend would be coming to stay with her on her side of the room. This didn't prove problematic until we all went to sleep. It seems that the loving couple couldn't wait until I was gone the next day, and soon after I closed my eyes there was a horrible squeaking sound coming from her bed.
Yep, you guessed it. I tried my best to fall asleep and ignore them, and my attempt failed miserably when the tiny dorm-issued twin bed decided that 600+ lbs was too much. The damn thing collapsed on the floor!
Moving Your Pet
Getting through the emotional stress of moving is difficult enough for adults and children. But what about pets, a species with whom we can't even level? Pet owners are often baffled by their pets' behavior during and after a move. Sometimes it's a personality change, a regression in housebreaking habits or a sudden unexplained illness. Even if you don't notice something that dramatic, there's no question that your faithful companion is feeling stress. How do you move your pet and keep the strain to an absolute minimum -- both to yourself and your beloved pet?
Is That Apartment Hazardous to Your Health?
When you sign a lease committing yourself to a unit in an apartment complex or building, you're agreeing to live in close quarters with strangers. You're also making the assumption that your building will be properly managed and maintained. That includes such factors as air quality and adequate pest control. As a tenant, you have rights, of course, but some of the most serious threats to your health -- such as carbon monoxide -- are ones you can't even see or smell.
Does The Landlord Have To Clean The Apartment Before I Move In?
QUESTION:What can I do about a landlord who promised a clean and newly painted apartment before we moved in, but didn't deliver? We have moved in because we had nowhere else to go, but I am concerned about our children's health and the total well-being of our family. Can I report the unhealthy living conditions to the health department? Please let me know of my legal rights or how to go about this problem in a dignified manner.
