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After just leaving my old apartment and going through a huge debacle with the landlord over major repairs that had to be done, I am now on the hunt for a good landlord. But here’s the problem: they don’t seem to exist. At least, not the ones who are looking to offer affordable, flexible living arrangements, while also maintaining their buildings and not fucking you over as soon as one thing goes wrong (which may not be even close to your fault).
People looking to offload their current shitty apartments post ads that only thinly veil the neglect and degradation they are trying to escape. I’ve known apartment buildings that haven’t had windows, doors, mold, etc fixed simply because students live there and are less likely to make a fuss. Even if they do make a fuss, the likelihood of anything happening or being enforced, because of our weak tenancy act, is slim.
So if you’re an asshole piece of garbage who happens to own or manage an apartment complex: fuck off. Halifax has too many of you. —Rather Be Homeless
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You might find you are better off renting from one of the big rental companies. They have their own staff so repairs are done more promptly. You never know what you are getting with small time operators – could be great, could be awful.
What ”flexible living arrangements” do you require? What do you consider ”affordable”? Once you address these two questions you may realize why you are limited to shitty apartments. The rental operators probably have a different view on the two items above.
PLEDGE YOUR FEALTY TO THE LANDLORD
“I am now on the hunt for a good landlord.” Rather Be Homeless
Ah, the “landlord.” Can there be a clearer class marker than the term “landlord?” It’s absolutely feudal. Make no mistake, he is the lord, and you are the serf. And who is a “good landlord?” Like the lord of feudal times he is one who is kind and generous. He has your interests at heart. Even though as a more knowing and powerful parent he might treat you like a child, you know that his kindness will prevail and that he will always place your interests above his own.
Now, kneel down and pledge your undying fealty to your landlord.
A pleasure as always,
Cheerio!
How old is the building, and how much is the rent.
Not every building owner has sufficient disposable income, and ends up taking care of painting, electrical (including stove and fridge), plumbing and windows.
I hope you aren’t complaining about something frivolous like a tile missing behind the toilet. Because I’ve heard that one before.
The NS Tenancy Board is there to protect the god damn slumlords.