Anonymous
08/09/2012 22:11
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Aaaaaaaaand, here she goes.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 22:08
Subject: Re:Am I overreacting?
Anonymous wrote:I am a federal prosecutor prosecuting violent crime, gang, and drug cases, and nothing in your original post would really make me worry about my safety. You have petty theft, vandalism, and small-time drug dealing (no serious drug dealer deals out of his apartment). With the exception of the drug dealing tenant, I bet the rest of the things were done by bored kids. None of those things, even the drug dealing, is going to really carry with them a threat of violence, especially to innocent bystanders. You have a better chance of getting hurt during a robbery at a bank or convenience store. I would also bet that the reports by your neighbors are exaggerated. They usually are.
That isn't to say you shouldn't move. I wouldn't want to deal with property damage and vandalism, but nothing you said makes me think you're in any danger.
Hey Federal Prosecutor, you can kiss my ass.
I don't want to head downstairs to take my child to school and find my tires slashed or my window broken. This is not what I'm paying for every month here.
I'm pretty pissed off if you can't tell. I lived in violent areas the majority of my life, now that I can financially afford living in a better area I'll go until the end to get what I'm paying for.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 22:06
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OK, is this the balcony-watering-magnet-making Chipotle mom? (Good lord, I read this too much.)
Is this the poster who always accuses other posters of being Chipotle mom?
No. First time I've ever done that, but things just started adding up.
Yes, it's me.
Do you have any helpful advice to a woman who is alone at home with random people knocking on her door asking her to let them in?
A woman who's alone most nights with 2 young children and knows nobody around to ask for help?
If not, fuck off. I'm so sick and tired of people like you.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 21:43
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OK, is this the balcony-watering-magnet-making Chipotle mom? (Good lord, I read this too much.)
Is this the poster who always accuses other posters of being Chipotle mom?
No. First time I've ever done that, but things just started adding up.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 21:33
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Anonymous wrote:OK, is this the balcony-watering-magnet-making Chipotle mom? (Good lord, I read this too much.)
Is this the poster who always accuses other posters of being Chipotle mom?
Anonymous
08/09/2012 21:16
Subject: Am I overreacting?
OK, is this the balcony-watering-magnet-making Chipotle mom? (Good lord, I read this too much.)
Anonymous
08/09/2012 20:02
Subject: Re:Am I overreacting?
I am a federal prosecutor prosecuting violent crime, gang, and drug cases, and nothing in your original post would really make me worry about my safety. You have petty theft, vandalism, and small-time drug dealing (no serious drug dealer deals out of his apartment). With the exception of the drug dealing tenant, I bet the rest of the things were done by bored kids. None of those things, even the drug dealing, is going to really carry with them a threat of violence, especially to innocent bystanders. You have a better chance of getting hurt during a robbery at a bank or convenience store. I would also bet that the reports by your neighbors are exaggerated. They usually are.
That isn't to say you shouldn't move. I wouldn't want to deal with property damage and vandalism, but nothing you said makes me think you're in any danger.
That isn't to say you shouldn't move. I wouldn't want to deal with property damage and vandalism, but nothing you said makes me think you're in any danger.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 19:47
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Quick update here.
I just got a response from the office saying they're sorry for it all but unfortunately there's nothing much they can do. All they will do is send out a letter reminding people to not prop the doors open, that's it.
They said violence is a reality in this world and they cant' control it and that unfortunately the only solution with the security system is to keep the doors wide open during power outages.
I'm definitely seeking legal help in this matter. Thank you all for your words.
I just got a response from the office saying they're sorry for it all but unfortunately there's nothing much they can do. All they will do is send out a letter reminding people to not prop the doors open, that's it.
They said violence is a reality in this world and they cant' control it and that unfortunately the only solution with the security system is to keep the doors wide open during power outages.
I'm definitely seeking legal help in this matter. Thank you all for your words.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 11:10
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have a handicap so I must live in the first floor. That's another issue, I was told the building was handicapped accessible but there are steps everywhere to access the main entrances. So annoying!
Anyway, thanks for all the tips. I love the light with movement sensor.
I already wrote them an email but nobody answered me yet. Let's see what they'll say...
If the building is not truly ADA compliant, that is grounds to break your lease.
Also, the poster who said they do not have to maintain security is wrong. Legally, they must maintain a secure premise for their tenants.
+1
Anonymous
08/09/2012 09:23
Subject: Re:Am I overreacting?
I would move. I may be in the minority but if you need to go through a laundry list of things 'to do' just to make you feel safe in your own home, than you are living in the wrong place.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 08:01
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Another thing- you can get a door alarm (and use it for windows, too, to help you feel safer.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 08:00
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have a handicap so I must live in the first floor. That's another issue, I was told the building was handicapped accessible but there are steps everywhere to access the main entrances. So annoying!
Anyway, thanks for all the tips. I love the light with movement sensor.
I already wrote them an email but nobody answered me yet. Let's see what they'll say...
If the building is not truly ADA compliant, that is grounds to break your lease.
Also, the poster who said they do not have to maintain security is wrong. Legally, they must maintain a secure premise for their tenants.
Also, sometimes the lease or an additional rental agreement will stipulate that the apartment is safe or that tenants comply with certain safety regulations. If you can prove that the apartment is unsafe, that would be grounds for termination of the lease.
Also there are local laws about this- for example where I used to live I remember one reason I could have broken my lease is if there were drug dealers in the building (??). Anyway, just look it up.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 07:54
Subject: Am I overreacting?
More money in Tysons (compared to, say, some parts of SE DC) = more education, less poverty = less crime, esp violent crime....no?
Anonymous
08/09/2012 07:40
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Anonymous wrote:I would not be worried in Tysons Corner.
Really? I find your attitude curious...The worst serial rapists/assaults are always in various pockets of the suburbs. In DC proper assault crimes are less frequent (NW, parts of SE, and SW are low crime, but yes, NE is a very crime ridden area with few exceptions) but burbs of VA, and certain MD burbs are much more property-theft and sexual assault laden than any part of DC. I spent 15 years as an attorney in criminal law are say I really saw the trends up close. Agree with all the PPs suggestions about making your life safer. Take it very seriously! Tyson's is not some crime free haven at all--quite the opposite.
Anonymous
08/09/2012 07:26
Subject: Am I overreacting?
Please keep in mind that many times, the kinds of conversations you had are fueled by rumors and exagerations.