So I've always been a nice guy... - Democratic Underground

Deja Q

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Thu Aug-07-08 03:53 PM
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So I've always been a nice guy...

Given how I reported a malfunctioning washing machine to the landlord and never got the money I lost back, and he's a stickler on a "late" check, should I be more upfront when problems occur (e.g. plumbing, stove, cracks in the wall by the air conditioner, etc)?

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RadiationTherapy

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Thu Aug-07-08 03:56 PM
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1. Squeaky wheels get the grease...

that doesn't only apply to sexualis ya know!

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Thu Aug-07-08 03:58 PM
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2. being passive doesnt equal nice. assertive people are nice too.

so be assertive and you can still be nice

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Parche

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Thu Aug-07-08 03:59 PM
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3. So What Do You Want? A Free Conference Call?

:shrug: :hi: :hug:

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petronius

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Thu Aug-07-08 04:11 PM
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4. You should tell him nicely to fix the problems, if they bother you

There's no friendship or loyalty in the landlord/tenant relationship, generally speaking. He's going to insist on getting what's due to him, and you can assert your rights while remaining on the proper side of the 'nice guy' line...

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azmouse

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Thu Aug-07-08 04:29 PM
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5. Speaking as a former landlady,

I always appreciated when my renters told me about problems as soon as they happened.
The sooner things are fixed the cheaper it is.

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