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Two Hours Before Work, Bass Came Through My Wall

Neighbor Problems · 0:36

Bass came through my bedroom wall after midnight and kept me up two hours before work.

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A Surprise Utility Fee Showed Up In My Ledger 0:31

Rent Disputes

A new utility admin fee appeared in my rent ledger with no explanation before rent was due.
Wrong Parts, Same Sink Leak 0:32

Maintenance Issues

Maintenance came with the wrong parts and left my kitchen sink still dripping.
The $65 Charge They Wouldn’t Review 0:32

Deposit Disputes

A $65 move-out charge stayed on my deposit statement even after I showed my receipt.
Ceiling Leak Dripped Onto My Bed 0:29

Ceiling Leaks

A ceiling leak dripped onto my bed after maintenance marked the ticket closed.
The Tap Stayed Cold Before My Shift 0:36

Hot Water Problems

The bathroom tap stayed cold before work, and maintenance only told me to wait.
The Heat Ticket Was Closed, But The Radiator Was Cold 0:31

Heating Problems

The heat ticket showed closed while the bedroom radiator was still cold.
Landlord Tried My Door Before Sunrise 0:31

Privacy Violations

My landlord tried my lock before sunrise and only stopped because the deadbolt held.
The Heat Ticket Showed Closed While The Radiator Stayed Cold 0:30

Heating Problems

My heat ticket was marked closed while the radiator was still cold.
The $65 Deposit Charge They Wouldn’t Review 0:30

Deposit Disputes

A $65 move-out charge stayed on my statement even after I brought the receipt.
Bass Kept Coming Through My Bedroom Wall 0:47

Noise Complaints

Bass from upstairs kept coming through my bedroom wall after midnight.
Manager Was Already Inside My Apartment 0:58

Privacy Violations

My building manager entered without warning and started looking through my things.
Electrician Showed Up During My Work Call 0:36

Maintenance Issues

The office changed a maintenance appointment and the electrician walked into my workday.
The Package Code Kept Saying Invalid 0:53

Access Problems

The package room code kept failing while my delivery stayed locked inside.
Paid Before Midnight, Still Marked Late 1:28

Late Fee Disputes

A late fee stayed on my balance even after I paid before midnight.
Space Heater Tripped The Breaker 0:41

Heating Problems

A space heater tripped the breaker and left the bedroom cold and dark.
Locked In The Stairwell With No Phone Or Keys 0:41

Access Problems

The fire door locked behind me and the emergency button did nothing.
Key Snapped Inside The Deadbolt 0:37

Access Problems

My key snapped in the deadbolt and left me locked out overnight.
The Lock Clicked During Dinner 0:38

Security Concerns

My landlord tried the lock before texting about a walk-through.
The Fridge Died And They Told Me To Wait 1:01

Tenant Complaints

My fridge died on Thursday and maintenance did not show up until Monday.
The Heat Was Out For Two Years 1:06

Heating Problems

The building heat barely worked for two winters after the bank took over.
The TV Next Door Turned On Every Night 1:34

Neighbor Problems

The TV next door kept turning on even after the tenant supposedly moved out.
The Bathroom Flooded During My Work Call 0:40

Maintenance Issues

My bathroom flooded during a work call while the landlord left my message on read.
The Stairwell Vent Whistled Every Morning 1:31

Maintenance Issues

A loose stairwell vent whistled every morning until maintenance tightened it.