bonny, call the DCRA and ask for an apartment inspection. That is the first step in allowing you to leave without penalty for breaking the lease. There is an implied warranty of habitability that doesn't seem to have been met for some time.

It may be time to find somewhere else to live. I don't see the landlord changing anytime soon.

This. And I would think chances are good that your landlord could be liable for hotel costs until you are able to move.

This. And I would think chances are good that your landlord could be liable for hotel costs until you are able to move.

Given that the ceiling is collapsing? It sure seems like he should be.

I wish I could show you the video of the walk through just now where he was telling me how he's seen so much worse and it really isn't that big a deal. Oh and the roof IS TOTALLY DRY and the roofer will be here on Wednesday and he's got a guy who will fix all that paint.

Paint?

The wall in my bedroom looks like someone took a galactic sized hair dryer and melted it.

He doesn't think the water 'rushing past' the wiring will be a problem. It probably isn't but ugh.

I did find a hotel and have put out the word about finding a new place.

Right now, I'm going to push my bed into the living room and try to get a nap.

I'm so exhausted, I really am not thinking straight.

After the nap start packing. You need to get out, get out, get out!

Thanks, Steph!

Nap achievement unlocked. It was not long, but it was necessary.

My friend's husband, who has a rental property and who does home renovations came by to inspect the damage and assure me that I am unlikely to be killed by my apartment in the next couple of days.

Despite sharing my concerns about the potential for shorts in the electrical system, he figures if it was going to go blooey, it would have done by now.

Still, I have my go bag packed, I know a hotel that will take us (Thanks Ginger, The Capitol Hill Hotel...which is easy walking...turned out to have space if I need it) AND my lovely neighbor down the block fed me lunch and made it so I could deal with the rolling nonsense that is my landlord.

A blow dryer and a bunch of thoss silica packs you get in packages (don't throw them out, they really are useful) helped to dry out my bed enough that I can use it. The bed is pushed mostly out of my bedroom to avoid a bubble in the ceiling, but I can manage.

I also happened to speak to a man I did a big favor for a few months ago who has contacts with people who need long term house sitters, so he's putting on his thinking cap for me.

The renovator said, "He's gonna put a new roof on this place and everything under it is just gonna rot.

My thoughts exactly.

Bonny, I just left a message on your work number to let you know you are welcome to stay with us, Cagney included, of course.

I just caught up! Holy crap, bonny. You seem to have things under control, thankfully, and I can't add anything to what's already been said, except: document, vacate, and sue his negligent ass. That is not okay.

Today the temp got up to 45! So I girded my loins and shoveled the walk and driveway for the first time, because it's going to freeze the next three days. Then, went to see Kingsman with a friend (ridiculous fun), made a quick stop at a super-packed TJ's for supplies, walked down the hill to the soda machine at the apartment complex because I have a m*f* headache and I want cold sugary caffeine, and now I'm inside again for as long as the next freeze lasts.

went to see Kingsman with a friend (ridiculous fun)

Wait, in the movies thread, weren't you all O_o about the ending when you were spoiled for it? Is it as batshit as it sounded? (More to the point, was Charlie Jane Anders' assessment of it as "psychotically violent" correct? Because *that*, rather than the ending, would keep me from seeing it.)

Er. We probably should have this conversation in Movies.

I hope you're taking plenty of photos, Bonnie.