my previous post from yesterday https://lemmy.ml/post/49529603

The good news I guess is that the timer starts on monday because the 3rd is the jurisdictional court’s (might as well say Riverside County, CA) holiday for the 4th. And after my last post I went and bought a security camera, so worst case I can document my window being closed if I want to be a stupid coward that lets bullies play Calvinball with signed contracts against me. With my fucking life.

And it’s just really important to me that the window stay open in my room. It’s a whole list of deal breakers.

  • I don’t want to get fucking covid from the 8 other units filled with people here because I’m the last weirdo that goes to work and the store with a mask on. When I keep the window closed because of paranoia over this conflict, I feel like I need to mask in my own bedroom. And that’s fucked.

  • This luxurious closet sized bedroom is too small for a full sized person and two large cats to live on top of each other. They need to be able to lay out on the patio and enjoy life. And they need to be able to run back inside if something scares them, like the many coyote that have wilderness right fucking next door and I have seen in our back yard with my cats running from them. Can’t do ‘open it when they want back in’ no how, no way. (There’s also a giant drama about gates that enclose a section of the yard that apparently me closing them at night drives them into a steaming rage but keeps my guys safe)

  • There’s 80 pounds of goddamned cat litter right next to the window and 8 feet from where I sit at the computer and sleep. I need the ventilation.

  • I LIKE THE FRESH AIR.

  • The A/C is too fucking cold anyway

In addition to buying the security camera (fuck I need an sd card of course it’s separate) I also started looking for a new place to be miserable with a live-in landlord for too goddamned much money. But this shit is on a timeline WAY faster than that. Fuck.

So I don’t want to be cowed by this. But I also don’t want to get my life all fucked up by it. I don’t want this demon to steal a whole month’s rent (waited until the day after I paid this month’s rent the fucking parasite) AND a 600 dollar penalty if I lose. Not to mention paying 4x what I can afford for an extended stay room…

I’m completely in the right but on the other hand do you think the judge rents, or do you think it’s more likely they have some rental properties of their own and all their sentiments are with the law breaker psycho landlord?

Anyway this is my panic attack post

edit: I am purposefully not engaging with any comments on the subject of whether or not my landlord has a genuine gripe about me having my window open and my door closed in a room that does not have a temperature sensor for the A/C system. I offered to close the vent. I offered to have my rent raised to compensate. All was ignored. It’s about power tripping. So this post is about my rights in the face of that.

  • Michael@slrpnk.net
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    22 days ago

    There would be less air coming in and it’d appear shut and likely placate the owner. You could defuse this by bringing it up that you would put it in while you sleep, during higher (peak) temperatures and humidity, and wear warmer clothing to compensate while it’s in.

    That way your cats can get in while you sleep, and you can enjoy the fresh air when you want it. Is it a pain in the ass? Yes, but it could calm the landlord down. You can always block the vent temporarily if you are chilly and keep the cat door in. Try the box fan and filter setup to filter the smell, as the other commenter suggested.

    Mention the COVID concerns and see if you can ask about what type of filter is installed or inspect the setup. Like another user suggested, you should be good with a sufficient filter.

    • AntiOutsideAktion@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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      22 days ago

      I did all of my work trying to find a reasonable compromise in the first weeks I moved in here and had them all slapped aside. I’m not looking for advice to get along with this person anymore. We are well past that point and are now in open acrimonious conflict. I caught this person stealing unopened mail addressed to the people who live here. All of my roommates tell about having their cookware stolen, one instance with an entire pot full of food that was cooling on the cooking range. I’m not staying here. But I’m not going to get kicked out over violating a rule that does not exist. The timing of this is that they’re trying to steal a full month’s rent from me and have me out early in the month. The notice was given the day after my payment. That’s not a coincidence. And after I defend myself against this unlawful action, I intend to retaliate with a comprehensive list of their violations, up to and including of federal law.

      • Michael@slrpnk.net
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        22 days ago

        Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice.

        I’m just trying to give you something to bring to the judge (?), if that’s what’s going to happen due to the landlord’s action. You can demonstrate good faith and that might be enough for the judge (?) to see the landlord’s action is frivolous. It could help you build your credibility and keep your money invested intact, as you mention.

        I understand this is personal to you and you likely have been traumatized through this. I’m sorry that you weren’t treated as a human by them. I’m sorry to hear that your roommates are also having problems. I’m glad you are motivated to move out, I just want it to be on the best terms for you so your life doesn’t get disrupted too much. I’m just wanting to make sure you are safe and you can make this transition work out towards your favor on the timeline you want.

        I support your legal endeavors and I wish you the best there, especially if a lawyer says you have a good chance with the evidence you have collected and gathered from your roommates, who could also be of some support to you with their testimony. Be mindful that California is a two-party consent state, you must notify others that you are audio-recording and get their permission first, ideally getting their permission always on tape. Get evidence from your landlord not reasonably meeting your request to install the cat window through text or email, which would cause no damage and likely could solve all of the problems in the very short-term (even just to build your case and get your landlord to leave you the hell alone for a spell).

        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAj7O3LCDbkIR54hAn6Zz7A

        Please consider looking at the CheapRVliving channel. There are many videos of setups that are quite dignified, especially more so in your climate as opposed to mine (which is very humidity-heavy). Cars, trailers, vans, etc.

        Also, consider WWOOFing. Volunteering on an organic farm, which usually covers room and board, and meals. Some are pet-friendly and would be happy to take you and your cats in, especially if they are spayed and neutered. The workload can be pretty light, depending.