I took my V8 out of the fridge, unscrewed the cap and... dropped it. Tomato juice splashed everywhere. In and on the fridge, counter, toaster and even up the wall. While assessing the "damage" in the kitchen, I looked down to see the bottle spewing red. It took me about 30min to clean up, which isn't bad at all and I still need to wash the floor, but I can do that a little later.

Upon removing my vegetable and fruit crisper, to my dismay... I SEE THE FRIDGE IS STILL LEAKING. So, at this point... I'm really mad because I had to soak up water which took me another 10 minutes.

I have made the decision awhile ago that I can no longer live here. I'm just waiting for the court orders (at least the bathroom can be fixed for the next person if that's what Madam Chair orders) and I'll be finding another place. I'm going to put my name in my co-workers building (yup.. the one who likes to drink) because I'd much rather spend $500 in rent for a building that is well cared for and maintained.

I just hate the fact that it's a shared laundry room and it's coin operated with only one washer and dryer, because I'm going to be honest... I have OCD and it's a germ thing. My co-worker said the machines are cleaned once a week, so I thought... who says I can't do laundry right after cleaning? I'd have to sell my pull out bed (it was my parents sofa bed thing) and my washer and dryer, but right now... I'm just finding comfort in knowing I won't be living here anymore.

I just can't. Not with the constant harassment (he's stopped for now), with me being a lair and yada-yada. I can't anymore and $800/month for rent is way too much. I'm basically living in a dump. The bricks are crumbling/falling off and my bathroom floor is rotting. I have divots in the floor now.

P.S. We finally laid my brother to rest on Sept 4. It was a very hard day. Even though we fought like cats and dogs and said awful things to each other, I miss him ever so much.

Oh, yikes.

As far as the germ/OCD thing, I read about these little magnesium pouches you use instead of laundry soap that cleans/disinfects the entire system better than roughly 95% other disinfecting laundry soaps and cleans the washer itself after using it for a month. Mind, it's a little expensive initially ($50 American per pouch) but the pouch lasts a year. Might be worth your while?

I'm sorry about your brother. :c

:o OMG. I don't mind spending $50 if it's going to last a year. Do you throw that in with your detergent?

You use it instead of your detergent. c:

I have a lot of allergies and I just read this is all natural and fragrance free. Thank you for the link! I saved it.

Not much I can offer in ways of comfort or help but I do wish you well with everything. Good luck.

May your brother rest in peace.

$800 for a dump? Heh. Good luck with the moving!

while the other living situation is not ideal, i'm excited for you to be moving out! especially when you know your living quarters are going to be well maintained. and while the moving part is most likely going to be stressful, it does sound like it's going to be better for you in the long run so that's definitely something to look forward to. ♥

Not moving yet....

I'm waiting for the court orders and then I'll place my name in the other building. It's further from work and I won't be able to get there on a whims notice. I would need a bus pass x.x

But anywhere is better than here

Plus... my kitchen tap and sink are leaking. I'm so tired.

oh yeah, i meant the eventual move! i know it might be tough but i'm sure you can figure things out ^^ and yeah, for sure. that place does sound horrible ; v ; i can't wrap my head around how the shitty landlord gets away with this crap, and you actually have to go to court for him to do what he needs to be doing in the first place.

Sure! I hope it helps in the long haul. :c

hugs 1 - fuck your landlord, hope you find a better one!! 2 - you brother is in a better place <3 i know you miss him and im sure he misses you <3 3 - with the v8 i thought it was blood or some shit at first, sorry you had a bad day.

hug

Hang in there love. Best wishes with moving and everything <3

Thanks everyone.

My brother said he was having a bath last night and he put his feet up against the tub surround. He said his feet went through the wall (there's no visible hole, as the tub surround is hiding it) and then "black stuff" started coming out. He said "The wall is rotting" and his kitchen sink is leaking.

Yes, the wall is rotting because of my bathroom problem. The slumlord said "Tubs and drains don't leak". It's clear that he's only in this for the rent profit. I can just imagine what the other five buildings he owns looks like. The house he owns is falling apart (that's just down the road) and so is the cottage that's two hours from here.

Is there one for the dryer too?

I'm not sure? I can look but you might have better luck over there.

Glad you are taking steps to make your life better! I know it's not the easiest path to take, but I think you will be much better off in the long run.

Best wishes on your move and I hope the new place is everything you want it to be! hugs

I told you I worried your brother may have issues with his unit too and here we are... I wish him luck and maybe your issues with eachother can be put aside for a moment to get a list brought against your slum lord. And maybr now your family will understand you weren't making shit up about this asshole since your brother will be dealing with similar issues and accusations from the slum lord.

In any case I do hope the other place has room to let you move quickly. If not maybe other places will have postings that work for you.

Good luck.

Sorry to hear that you're still having problems with your fridge and other things around your apartment! :( I mean, I'm not surprised because your landlord is obviously a jerk and not willing to address the issues appropriately, but I'm sad that these issues are just getting worse and worse and affecting your happiness. T_T big hugs I'm glad to hear that you're planning to move out though! You definitely don't deserve to live in such a dump.

And I'm sorry to hear you had a hard day for the burial of your brother, too. :( big hugs Take care, okay? Take all the time you need to let your feelings settle and come to terms with it. <3