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Kuno78 01/03/2013

I would just like to inform all maintenance men of the following things. First off, women do not appreciate strangers being in their apartments while their husbands are away. Second, our time is valuable to us and nobody appreciates some asshole banging on their door unexpectedly without any knowledge of them coming. Also, refrain from coming in at 9am and waking me up with your loud banging and shout of "MAINTENANCE!". My bed is right next to the door and I can hear you fine. Also try to understand that I have a job to get to and would like to get ready and shower beforehand, which I can't do if you are in and out of the damned apartment all day. Another thing. I don't want to have to hear you complaining and cussing from the other room. If you are to come in, just shut the hell up and do your job. Anyway, thanks for the panic attack today.

deleted_user 01/03/2013

I agree with you!! I think a day or two notice would be a deserved courtesy. What if you weren't home would he have come in?

deleted_user 01/03/2013

Hello, Kuno78. I certainly understand your frustration. Are these "maintenance" men assigned by your landlord over your building? Reason I am asking, is that I would take this up with your landlord and tell him/her that you need adequate notice that your apartment is going to have service because you need time to prepare for your job, etc. Also, suggest you advise the landlord of the profanity that these individuals are using and the lack of professionalism when interacting with the tenants. Your landlord may not be aware of their conduct. Time to make your complaints knows to the "higher authority".

It sure is a lousey way to start the day with your schedule all messed up due to lack of notification.

Hope tomorrow is a better day.

(((Hugs)))

Kuno78 01/03/2013

Yes, they have let themselves in before. Going to try to ask the landlord to please give notice. It takes them weeks to address a problem and you never know when they are going to show up. The problem is, although they work under the landlord, I get the feeling maintenance works on their own hours. They ALWAYS forget stuff and are coming in and out, in which case I sometimes need to stand by the door to let them back in. The maintenance man FINALLY left just a half hour before I am due at work. No shower, no rest, no nothing before work. Finally fixed the tiles, but now need to come back to caulk around the tub. No idea when they plan to do this. They could show up tomorrow or a month from now. Ugh.

deleted_user 01/03/2013

If a complaint would not stop it, what about moving? I would.

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