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Apr. 30, 2008: The worst house in Madison?
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Every year some tenant group names the "worst house in Madison," to draw attention to the plight of many renters and embarass so-called "slum-lords" to clean up their act. That got me to thinking about some of the places I've lived, and some of the sub-par conditions that I've endured..
The place that got the "worst" title this time around was a one bedroom apartment on Mendota Court, with water stained ceilings, peeling paint, and ripped linoleum. Plus a less than secure door that didn't do a very good job of keeping burglars out.
Here's a little list of some things that have actually happened to me during my rental days. Can you top these?
1. Mice living below my sink, making a home in used grocery bags. Landlord provides poison and industrial strength Renuzit Solid to get rid of odors of decaying mice.
2. Mentally challenged guy who lives one floor up playing a religious radio station at a higher decibel level than your average 747. After cops are called, he's so upset he starts to cry. Loudly. For the rest of the night.
3. Amorous couple likes to indicate their pleasure vocally. Not quite as loud as 747, but close. When I express my displeasure, the female leaves a note on my door, saying she wants to feel free to "express all emotions," and notes she can hear my bathroom noises. What?
4. Large gap between wall and patio door allows wind and snow to come in. Maintenance guy says "ooh that's a big problem, " never to return. Red towel stuffed into gaping hole sadly does not match rest of my decor.
5. Leaky roof causes it to rain into my mailbox in the apartment building's hallway. Only my mailbox, mind you. Does this violate federal law?
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