Reply #27: Landlord or management company?

[ultraist]

There is a difference between landlord and management company. The landlord OWNS the property. Regardless, if the management company had in the lease that they will provide internet access, they are required to do so within a reasonable amount of time, but you would have to put your rent in escrow and file in small claims court for rent abatement. It's only about $75 to file in most counties, but without a lawyer, you likely will not win any rent abatement over lack of internet access.

And you are correct that you cannot have extra lines installed or holes drilled without consent from the management or landlord.

I just don't see it as a battle worth fighting. Chances are, your landlord will release you from the lease if you ask. Most landlords do not want high maintenance tenants. (Believe me, I know, I have offered to PAY tenants to move out of my property).

Again, I'd be careful in how you deal with the cops. I'm not suggesting you don't take any action to prevent or report harrassment, but sometimes, laying low is the best option. This particular situation is not worth filing a complaint over, IMO. You asked him to come there and it's your word against his. Maybe you *did* invite him to wait indoors.

I generally do not trust cops and avoid conflicts with them and instruct my children to do the same. It can be dangerous to get into a power struggle with a cop.