Yeah, but at least it would have been notice.
They're private owners, so I give them a little leeway. Clearly that's been a mistake.
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Spike's Bitches 25 to Life
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vw bug - Aug 10, 2005 5:23:50 am PDT #5615 of 10001
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Calli - Aug 10, 2005 5:27:50 am PDT #5616 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm trying to picture my reaction if I'd been in Emily's place. The opening of the door would have woken me up, but without my glasses all I would have seen would have been people shaped blobs that didn't resemble vw. Cue the screams. I've been in various choirs since 6th grade, so that should be "Cue the extremely loud screams." Followed by a 911 call about unknown intruders in my bedroom. I think police visits and possibly news coverage would bring home the tenants' rights issues in a meaningful way.
vw bug - Aug 10, 2005 5:28:54 am PDT #5617 of 10001
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Her door is left open so that cat can get in and out. You can actually get in her room very quietly, but STILL!
Topic!Cindy - Aug 10, 2005 5:42:53 am PDT #5618 of 10001
What is even happening?
vw, if they show up without warning again, and you or your roommates aren't prepared, don't let them in. It's okay to say, "I'm sorry, did you call and notify anyone, because this is the first I've heard about this. I'm not dressed, and Emily is still sleeping. Give me a call later, and we'll arrange for another time."
I can understand you being understanding when it's not a big deal (everyone's up and dressed, etc.). I'd probably be the same way. But you have the right to say no, and deny them entry, and you ought to claim it, when you need it.
vw bug - Aug 10, 2005 5:44:24 am PDT #5619 of 10001
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I can understand you being understanding when it's not a big deal (everyone's up and dressed, etc.). I'd probably be the same way. But you have the right to say no, and deny them entry, and you ought to claim it, when you need it.
Yeah. That's a very good point. Too bad my mind didn't think of that :) Plus, they didn't even let me get to the door. He knocked, then they just walked in...got attacked by Toto...the whole normal greeting.
Nicole - Aug 10, 2005 5:51:16 am PDT #5620 of 10001
I'm getting the pig!
Plus, they didn't even let me get to the door. He knocked, then they just walked in
Ack! ACK ACK ACK! Ladies and gentlemen, *that* is why my door is dead-bolted at ALL times. No entrance without permission. Period.
Is Em still asleep?
vw bug - Aug 10, 2005 5:52:00 am PDT #5621 of 10001
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No, she's up now.
And we don't have the key to the deadbolt. I don't think, anyway.
DCJensen - Aug 10, 2005 5:59:04 am PDT #5622 of 10001
All is well that ends in pizza.
Methinks VW and Emily deserve a rent reduction (or elimination) for this month in compensation for the violation of their privacy and intrusion on their home.
vw bug - Aug 10, 2005 6:02:47 am PDT #5623 of 10001
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Oh, how I wish, Daniel! I feel lucky I got an apology!
erikaj - Aug 10, 2005 6:06:56 am PDT #5624 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I was once late to a meeting in my licensed apartment( a newspaper thing) and the people in charge let themselves in "because they were worried about me." I, uh, pretty much lost my mind. If I had been asleep too? I'd have to reach into the Sopranos' lexicon. All those funky Italian curses that imply your target was too busy fucking his sister the day they passed out Common Courtesy and Respect.