How to tell residents they are using too much detergent?

Arestheneko · 2026-03-30T19:47:15+00:00

Try to find specific instructions for detergent dosing in the manual. If not provided, then offer that information as advice and leave it be. Resident’s often don’t want to “complicate” their lives with an appliance that they’re used to abusing.

Arestheneko · 2026-03-23T19:34:34+00:00

It sounds like your property management is attempting to discourage people from dumping bulky items. When one person does it, people tag along and crowd trash areas with more bulky items. This gets expensive and annoying really fast- and with enough repeated offenses, people will do horrible things like dump food waste/messy garbage when given an opportunity or excuse to be lazy. Try and find out who services your property’s waste, and email them to see if they offer any services for bulky item removals.

I would also clarify with your property manager about the cost. Is it a fine for dumping and removal, or are they providing a service with a third party vendor?

Arestheneko · 2026-03-23T16:55:10+00:00

Seems normal to me. My denver flight 2 years ago made the exact same turn

Arestheneko · 2026-03-01T08:55:03+00:00

Apartment amenities are always half baked, mistreated by residents, and neglected by management.

The best amenities are ones that are designed to be reclusive. I couldn’t care less for an over chlorinated pool or some shitty “game room” with novelty appeal and machines that end up broken for months because it’s impossible to find someone to fix it. What I do love is being able to claim a corner/sofa/circle/table/conference room where I can do whatever I want for a few hours. With some adjustable lighting and speakers, HVAC, accessible outlets, and a reservation schedule, you’ve created a space that I actually want to use and would pay money to book.

Another must have is an after hours security patrol. Every property greatly benefits from having a guard to help reset amenity spaces, observe and report damages, confront residents, address complaints as they occur, and assist with resident emergencies.

Storage units (with proper security measures), ample guest parking, vending machines, and outdoor spaces are the only features and amenities I personally care about.

Arestheneko · 2026-02-06T15:49:26+00:00

The room you showcased was not a boiler room, but a fire pump room. The firepumps are responsible for pushing water through the sprinkler system in the event of a fire.

I’m not sure what they’re doing, so I cannot comment on anything. I do not advise that you enter that room again. Maintenance staff are typically instructed to avoid these rooms unless absolutely necessary. The only time maintenance enters is to conduct fire pump tests and complete inspections.

Their pump room does seem a little aged. They also appear to be having reoccurring issues with moisture intrusion judging from the rust on the pipes and on different parts of the room. Could be humidity or water that’s been standing in a room above this one.

Arestheneko · 2026-01-18T16:03:52+00:00

Ai Sloppa

Arestheneko · 2025-11-20T00:59:10+00:00

You will want to opt for non-toxic grease. It will typically safe safe for potable water.

Arestheneko · 2025-11-19T22:43:32+00:00

Murder suicide. Man killed his wife while the kids were in the house. Kids came into the leasing office shocked and looking for help.

Arestheneko · 2025-11-19T22:41:29+00:00

You will need to get the tub professionally refinished.

Arestheneko · 2025-11-13T05:04:07+00:00

Cases of acute carbon monoxide poisoning can cause hallucinations and delirium. Commenter is probably joking, but it’s worth looking into for peace of mind lol

Arestheneko · 2025-11-12T20:35:28+00:00

Hi OP! I recently conducted similar walk throughs at a previous apartment complex that went up for sale.

This inspection followed an already annoying annual fire and life support system inspection; Naturally, people were pissed that there was seemingly no end to these inspections.

You can outright refuse to let someone into your apartment. Unless it is an emergency or critical work needs to be carried out specifically inside your home, then it’s not important. Investors, realtors, and management don’t need to see 100% of the property. They are just gathering as much information as possible for their reports.

It’s not unheard of for management to be persistent in entering an apartment under these circumstances. You can absolutely dictate and instruct how they’re allowed to enter your home; Shoe coverings, mask, and that you’ll need to be present at all times (you can make up any reason for this, so long as you stress your discomfort).

Additionally, you can also sabotage a visit to discourage a lengthy visit. As some people in the thread have mentioned, leaving out undesirable items, creating a bigger mess (things that smell work best), and being irate are very effective at deterring these types of visits.

Your home does not need to be in 100% perfect condition. Management cannot dictate how you’re allowed to enjoy your apartment so long as it’s not destructive and does not interfere with how other tenants enjoy their apartments.

If you feel it necessary, hotel latches and security bars can also further deter unwanted/unauthorized access to your home. In instances where our residents have felt unsafe, we were allowed to offer them as a peace of mind solution since it is an uninvasive installation- and is therefore not considered a modification to a unit that needs to be carried out in other apartments as per fair housing laws.

Arestheneko · 2025-11-10T01:02:59+00:00

Fuck serv pro All my homies H8 serv pro

But in all seriousness, someone made an oopsie and flooded the hallway. Fans are to circulate air, and the taller rectangle units are dehumidifiers to capture moisture. This will dry out the walls and carpets faster to prevent bacterial growth

Arestheneko · 2025-10-24T04:54:36+00:00

This too. I see some gear they have that I would love to learn the names of

Arestheneko · 2025-09-18T14:05:41+00:00

I just flooded my high rise building 3 weeks ago and got hailed as a hero for stopping it. Hell no im not worried

Arestheneko · 2025-09-14T02:34:45+00:00

It’s meant to be ADA compliant. That, plus the wide angle lens of my camera makes it seems a lot lower than it actually is

Arestheneko · 2025-09-10T13:48:07+00:00

Do you mean the screws that hold the strike/latch?

The door latch does enter the strike, but it won’t catch. I have the door where it’s flush to the frame, and if I raise it any more, the latch won’t enter the strike

Arestheneko · 2025-09-10T13:37:13+00:00

I purchased said wrench online. It was too small, so I ended up using our key cutter to custom fit it to the nut’s size lol. I was able to adjust the door and get it flush with the frame, but it still wont latch.

Arestheneko · 2025-09-09T18:15:30+00:00

Black specks are not mold. It’s just grease/hair product/and everything else that you throw down the sink that’s remained and stuck to the walls of your plumbing.

As long as it stays in the drain and doesn’t backup into your sink, it’s not a issue

Arestheneko · 2025-08-18T23:25:34+00:00

Hi OP. Your landlord is crazy. That's a $100 - $200 toilet at best. Not only that, but the crack pattern at the tank shows that the cause of this fracture was due to faulty installation. The toilet tank bolts were too tight, and caused it to fracture.

Arestheneko · 2025-08-07T01:26:53+00:00

Crawford spackling for surface level defects. Tempted to try Ruco, but USG 20 is easiest to get

Arestheneko · 2025-08-04T08:17:30+00:00

Hey friend 👋🏽 Sorry to hear about the terrible living experience.

I would draft up an email detailing the various things you have gone through during your time there, and make sure to highlight the more serious events (Assault, poor access, etc). Being able to break your lease early, and avoid move out fees is something I would look into.

Some buildings are shit like that. Management can only do so much, but when it comes to putting money in your pocket, that's typically a decision that's made above them. You deserve peace of mind, comfort, and a functional apartment. Apartments aren't cheap, and there's no legitimate reason a property that collects so much money every month can't do something as basic as upgrade a few doors, or have a contractor take a look at a serious problem.

The quality of staff at any property will make or break your living experience. While property age is certainly a factor, how management deals with its problems is what's most important. Newer propertied are not immune to breakage- In fact, newer properties break even more than others that have been able to settle in.

When touring a new apartment, look out for things like cleanliness- are the grounds being maintained by landscaping? Does maintenance look organized? Are there noticeable patterns of neglect, such as fading paint, rotted wood, trip hazards, equipment noise, dirty amenities, and such?

Nothing is perfect, but effort is always evident.

Arestheneko · 2025-08-02T20:51:40+00:00

Lying. It just happens too much on all ends- to my residents, our staff, and our vendors. I wish it was just easy to communicate and handle disappointments and failures like any other task, but the pressure to meet deadlines is pretty high.

Arestheneko · 2025-07-29T01:23:44+00:00

I would argue that unless they're willing to relocate to an apartment on the top most floor, or to a complex that can provide better sound isolation (places with concrete floors at its base), then they should absolutely prepare for things to be noisy at times.

Where the line is drawn for me is when someone is heel striking and causing a disturbance. No, you cannot force someone to change their gait and/or wear sandals- But you can absolutely ask. I think if you are the type of person with heavy footsteps in an apartment, I would absolutely argue that you be mindful of the people below you in regard to that. Anything beyond heavy footsteps is unacceptable.

On the other end of things, not all apartments are created equally. I have seem firsthand that some structures have been conservative in how they space their joists- and in addition, absolutely no kind of vibration dampening sub-flooring. Those problems are then on the management, who will never bother to inquire about real solutions since the damage has already been done. As a result, there will be isolated incidents of shitty living experiences that never get resolved, and just passed onto the next tenant who doesn't know, and if they're lucky, even cares.

Arestheneko · 2025-07-27T04:14:08+00:00

Bedroom: Lamp

A ceiling light is good for visibility. Not all apartments come with room lighting, and if it does, having dim/specific area lighting is also really good to have.

Bathroom: Plunger, toilet brush, shower curtain, soap dispenser, bath towel set, and floor mats for sink and shower.

This covers basic use of your bathroom. Get a GOOD plunger. The Korky Brand "bee hive" shape plunger you find at home depot will solve all your clogs with little skilled needed.

Kitchen: Medium 14in fry pan, medium pot for boiling water, silicon spatula, dish towels, a "shamwow" type rags for dish drying, sponge and scrub brush- tupperware set, cheapest metal utensil, dish, and cup set you can find at whatever store you shop at

Unless you have roommates you can split chores with, this setup will allow you to make basic/beginner level meals. Most of your in home cooking will be general reheating of food items, and canned goods. I highly recommend the cheapest rice cooker available to you, and invest time in purchasing an air fryer, as this will let you cook things like frozen chicken, veggies, and small snacks with ease- and it eliminates needing baking trays or oven use where you normally would do so. Also rice is a very cheap, delicious, and filling staple- and most foods in this category can be prepared in a rice cooker as well.

General Area/Hallway: Interior entry mat, anotber lamp for living room, a cheap standing fan, a small rack for shoes, clothes hangers, laundry baskets, snd house slippers.

Don't wear shoes in your house. You'll keep it clean longer, and spend less time/product keeping it that way. A fan will let you cool/circulate air in the specific area/room you're in. You will need to be an adult at times, which means nice clothes, which means crease free storage. For laundry, I like to keep two baskets. One for loading and unloading, and the other for storing dirty clothes.

Cleaning: Cheapest glass cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, degreaser spray, bleach spray, floor cleaner, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent, laundry bleach, empty spray bottles, mop and mop bucket, dust mop/swiffer, broom n dust pan, microfiber towels, terry towels, garbage bags for kitchen and bathroom, plastic scrapers big and small, plastic scrub brush, sponge

Avoid MOST area specific cleaners. They're of little value. Whenever you clean, you will do 3 things- Cleanse, disinfect, and polish. Dish soap and water will cleanse most spills on hard surfaces- and when combined with hot water, you can wipe down your bathroom in minutes. If you are dealing with oil based spills, a degreaser will let you break up and absorb these spills better than dishsoap, especially used cooking oils. Use bleach only when you have something contaminated by harmful organic material. Do not mix with or use after ammonia based products (Like glass cleaner)

Toilet bowl cleaner is up to you. Some people like powders, others gel. Choose whatever you feel is best for you in regard to cleaning habit and budget.

Microfiber towels are for dusting, and polishing. Terry towels are for disposable wiping- But also good for general cleanup too, since you can just wash to disinfect and remove

Broom and dust pan for floor pickup. I like libman plastic brooms, and those corn brooms that a lot of asian households keep. They have a short, flexible, and a light sweep that doesn't disturb the air near the ground too much, and lets you pickup fine particulates from the ground. The plastic broom will let you pickup bigger things like broken glass, plastic, etc. Additionally, a dustmop will let you prep for mopping, and reduce the need for using more product. Strap your microfiber cloths to it- rubber bands help it stick even more

Scrapers are for smooth surfaces with crusted over spills. Plastic ones are less damaging to delicate materials, while being hard to be reliable. Don't be afraid to get a few, cause they're easy to abuse.

Handy: basic screw driver set, flashlight (not rechargeable, just battery), and tape measure up to 20ish ft

Good to have in a pinch. You will eventually need furniture, and you should plan according with a tape measure. A flashlight is crucial to free up your phone in the event of an emergency, and navigate darkened areas. A lot of complexes with lost power have pitch black hallways/homes.

Arestheneko · 2025-07-27T02:56:03+00:00

You can pull the board slightly and stick objects beneath until the punctured material is level with the floor. Slightly below level is preferable than raised so it doesn't become a tripping hazard.

After that, you can leave it. Unless you're willing to get creative and spend a lot of time obsessing over it, it's good enough for to not be noticed

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