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The Doorbell Camera Was Still Linked To The Previous Tenant
The doorbell camera by my apartment was still registered to the previous tenant.
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Maintenance Issues
The shower rod fell down with the curtain still attached and would not stay back up.Maintenance Issues
My window AC started dripping onto my desk while I was working.Building Safety
Maintenance left with the smoke detector missing and the work order already marked closed.Appliance Problems
The dishwasher door dropped open and hit my shin because the hinge would not hold.Common Area Problems
The trash-room door closer slammed shut while my trash bags were already leaking.Common Area Problems
The basement storage-room light shut off while I was still inside with my bin.Building Safety
A hallway carpet bubble caught my shoe and nearly sent my coffee flying.Elevator Problems
My move-out elevator reservation disappeared from the portal while my movers waited outside.Maintenance Issues
The thermostat cover was locked while the apartment stayed hot during a heat wave.Maintenance Issues
The window screen came loose in my hands, so I had to keep the window shut.Maintenance Issues
The laundry room floor drain backed up around my sneakers while washers were still running.Building Safety
A fire door alarm chirped every thirty seconds all night before maintenance changed the battery.Maintenance Issues
A cabinet catch snapped crooked, so the door kept creeping open until I used a rubber band.Maintenance Issues
My entry hook popped loose, and my work bag spent the night on the floor.Common Area Problems
The bike room doorstop slipped, and the door swung back while I was holding my bike.Package Problems
A loose package shelf divider jammed boxes together and hid the delivery labels.Appliance Problems
A fridge door bin clip snapped, so I had to move heavy bottles before it dumped everything.Access Problems
The mailroom door handle came off in my hand, leaving everyone locked out of the mailroom.Building Safety
A loose exit sign cover kept swinging into the hallway near the side exit.Package Problems
A locked package cart wheel made the cart veer and squeal across the lobby.Access Problems
The parking gate accepted my code twice but stayed down while cars waited behind me.Maintenance Issues
A bedroom outlet sparked and smelled burnt, but maintenance only said not to use it.Building Safety
The elevator button lit up, but the car never came, so I carried groceries upstairs.