Landlords bug me.

[allezhop]

Last week my landlord sent out notice that power washing was going to happen in our apartment complex starting Monday, so we had to move any furniture or plants we didn't want to get sprayed with chemicals.

I worked pretty hard on Sunday, moving all my potted plants and stands inside (which I probably should have done anyway, since it's getting colder). I also moved a few of my large, year-round plants out to the sidewalk area (not blocking the walkway). These are super heavy and in large barrel-style containers.

I even had to tear a giant root off the butterfly bush that had grown right through the drainage holes in the barrel, which hurt my heart. I'm still worried about the chemicals affecting the plants, the other bushes, and the local wildlife. I know this is probably neurotic, but that's me.

So, I was really hoping for it to be over when I got home from work Monday so I could start moving things back, but no sign of clean siding anywhere near my building; there were even cobwebs hanging in the corner of the gutters. Still no sign of power washing on Wednesday. I guess it could take a few days for them to actually get to my section, but it is so annoying when apartment managers just say, "Starting on November 17," and don't give an end date. It specified my road, too, so I figured I would be one of the first ones finished.




Every time I get irritated about things like this I remind myself it would be much worse if I owned a house. I would have to arrange power washing, plumbing checks, and new electrical boxes - all things that I have had arranged on my behalf in the last few months. I do have a bad habit of putting off maintenance until I just can't anymore. So 1) a good reason not to buy a house and 2) a reason that I would have a lot of growth to do if I did buy a house.