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skeuomorphismyesterday at 11:34 PM2 repliesview on HN

This is more or less the go-to standard in the usa. One property manager handles possibly hundreds in an association, or dozens of townhomes, and will refuse to speak to you directly, except through a maintenance request system. Its incredibly depressing


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AnotherGoodNametoday at 2:15 AM

The electrical panel beeps an alarm constantly. Sent an email to the property management company. Guy comes over and presses a button to silence it for 24 hours. Rinse repeat for months on end. No method of escalation beyond the automatic replying inbox. I’m fine. twitch twitch Welcome to 21st century distopia!

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Octoth0rpetoday at 12:43 AM

But at least they're passing on all the savings to the renters, right?

....Right???????