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MissUnderstood | I found evidence of someone sleeping in my new apt, when I went to leave the mattress.? |
We had been there earlier today to clean and wash windows, etc. I locked all of the windows and the door before I left. Late tonight I was given a new bed by a friend and deceided to take it to the apt since I don't have any space at my current place, due to all of the packing. The window was opened and the bedroom door was locked from the inside, and I did not lock it. When the police came they showed me how the person(s) got in. It seems that whoever, had put a washing machine under the window and climbed in. I called the landlord and he came over. My question is should I move here and if I do what if anything should I demand from the landlord in order to feel safe. I am really shaken, although I think it might have just been a kid, but then there were marks on the wall as if made by a razor. And this was done after the apt had been painted.
I am still a little rattled. |
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Day Sleeper
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Okay, first thing to point out is that no kid will ever enter your apartment just to take get some sleep. They have better things to do; like break your stuff, steal, vandalize, and what ever else comes to mind.
Second thing, criminals virtually ALWAYS return to the scene of the crime. Why? To see what they achieved and should they not be satisfied then they will strike again. Stalking, security checks (like testing the strength of your doors), peeping toms, and predatory hunting are all common for this type of situation. Just think, now that person knows the layout of your apartment, were the light switches are, phone jacks, plugs, and rooms. This is important knowledge for say......a rapist.
Third, you better have your possible landlord do something! Change the locks (doesn't matter that they did not come in that way), bar the windows, establish a neighborhood watch, ......whatever.
Fourth and final, kiss that mattress good-bye. Only God knows what diseases are harbored up in it now. Lice, ticks, fleas, skin cells, hair, saliva, sperm, vaginal secretions, urine, feces, mucus, and the list keeps going. You could try to clean it but I wouldn't. It just isn't safe enough for me. |
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PlasticTrees
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I wouldn't move in! If you have already moved in.. ask for your deposits back and find another place. Your safety isn't something to risk. |
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northfacedgirl
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i totally agree. by law you are entitled to your deposit if you can prove that the apartment is unsafe. and obviously, you can. find another place girl! it's not worth it. it's your home...feeling safe in your own home is a must. |
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Lady J
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Do not move in. Even if the landlord meets your demands, it is not likely that you will ever feel safe there. Besides, what if they come back after succesfully getting a good nights sleep and you've already moved in?
There are free apartment locator services in almost every city, contact one of them and they will help you find a place quickly. Also, why were you cleaning the place? Didn't the landlord have it cleaned after the last tenants? Make sure that your landlord returns your full deposits and any other fees that you put down. Good luck! |
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Mr. S
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Jeez, that's a pretty bad first impression of the place, isn't it?
It sounds like some bum or junkie needed a place to stay for the night and knew that the apartment was empty by looking at it. It's scary that they might have been there when you were.
I would ask to have some bars on the window. Buy some 1/2" dowel rods at Home Depot and have your landlord cut them to fit the windows.
Buy some of those cheapo alarms that take 9v batteries, and some pepper spray. Ask a cop for an PBA or FOP sticker for your window. Ask the landlord to light poorly lit areas where human cockroaches can hide. |
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mooseles
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I wouldn't move in at all. If you think about it, you will probably never feel safe there, you'll always be listening for noises outside the window. Your peace of mind is worth a whole lot, don't move into someplace that's already proved to be insecure and therefore unsafe. |
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william w
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i would have the window locks changed to something that cant be opened without a key. then it will be safe. |
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littlefreedom
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Eh, I had given a long answer, but Day Sleeper (above) had a much better one.
Just to add:
One more thing: see if you can find some old re-runs of the TV Show "To Catch A Thief" it was on discovery channel or something, but it showed exactly how theives can break into houses. It was very interesting and also showed some pretty good tips on how to protect yourself and your belongings from theft. |
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