Money, Landlords and Neighbours: Today, my neighbor at my apartment building told me water from...

By Anonymous - 05/03/2015 02:05

Today, my neighbor at my apartment building told me water from my sink was leaking into his apartment. He told me to call maintenance to fix it, but they won't help unless he calls. He refuses to, and I can't do my dishes without feeling like an asshole. FML

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Today, I woke up to a fog. Literally. A pipe burst in my apartment and scalding water was everywhere. To make matters worse, when I called maintenance he told me he'd come by later, hung up on me, and turned his phone off. He did eventually show up, but it was 5 hours later, well after I'd paid a plumber $200. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/03/2013 02:52 - United States - Saint Cloud

Today, my sink seemed to be filling up with dirty water. Concerned, I turned on the garbage disposal and plunged away. With no change in the water levels, I called a plumber. He reached in, pulled out the drain plug, and give me his bill while chuckling to himself. FML

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Thursday 5 March 2015 9:53

You shouldn't feel like an asshole, he's the one refusing to call.

brieee 23

Thursday 5 March 2015 9:54

his own problem, then, not yours!

Comments

ajs1987 15

Thursday 5 March 2015 15:34

If he refuses to call, then he can deal with the flooding

Miss_Scarlet 9

Thursday 5 March 2015 15:46

You should probably get that fixed anyway. Just complain til maintenance comes out otherwise that's going to cause damage to your place, possibly leaving you liable for charges. If you bitch enough, you'll get your way.

jasonswife423 18

Thursday 5 March 2015 15:53

You tried to help him. His refusal to call maintenance takes the responsibility off of your shoulders. I would "encourage" him to get the problem fixed by leaving the water on for a few days.

Caroline_Grace_ 20

Thursday 5 March 2015 15:59

Well, it's his own fault, he's the one needing to call

teentee401 36

Thursday 5 March 2015 16:00

If he really cared, he would get it fixed and make the damn phone call.

Caroline_Grace_ 20

Thursday 5 March 2015 16:01

I would say get a watch, or a clock to hang on the wall. Sorry your boss was being a jerk!

Ariana683 8

Thursday 5 March 2015 16:23

Your not the asshole. He's the asshole

Goblin182 26

Thursday 5 March 2015 16:49

Why does maintenance want your neighbor to call to have your sink repaired?

Frammy007 7

Thursday 5 March 2015 16:56

It would be best to record a phone call to the landlord/building maintenance to have auditory proof in case something happens.

aswethinkweiz 20

Thursday 5 March 2015 17:01

if he won't call then obviously he must like getting water in his place. in which case, carry on! besides, some people aren't happy unless they have something to complain about.