A neighbor asked me for help...

[moribundman]

Almost everyone here (12 units in this building) talks with "John" on a daily basis. His sons spend time with him and he gets visited by his grandkids and ex-wives all the time. He's a pretty outgoing guy and chats with people in the street. He still drives his car and takes care of his errands. He's a nice guy -- as long as one doesn't live in the apartment under him.

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: cmhj
I'd not get involved with this.


Living in the same building, I am peripherally involved, whether or not I like it. You'd just decline the guy's request? He's not asked me to write anything pertaining to the current trouble or to take sides.

 

[CivicFan]

Here is a first draft:
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To Whom It May Concern

This is to describe the character of of Mr. Jon Z whom I have known for x years as a neighbor. He has been a great neighbor who is friendly with the tenants at zzz; it is my observation that he converses with the majority of the tenants, including me, on almost a daily basis. He is an honest person who helps with boxes delivered by the US Postal Service.

Blah, blah, blah...

Sincerely;
Mori Bundman
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Of course, you know the guy so you can write more.

 

[GeaugaFletcher]

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"John" asked me to write a letter for him, supporting his claim that he has been a good neighbor and good person TO ME.
This is a request to take sides. I would've turned him down politely.

In any case, it won't matter. If the landlord decided "John" is costing him money, he's out.

 

[levi]

Even "John's" two sons, who spend hours with their father every day, don't have any influence on his behavior. "John" does not listen to anyone, but he will repeat his grievances over and over to anyone who can't run away quickly.

The years are catching up with John. Personally I hope he's able to stay. I've dealt with two elderly parents, now deceased. Staying where he is won't be better for the landlord or his tenants, no doubt. But it will sure be better for John, until he can no longer care for himself.

Some sad memories for me. Guess that's why I'm pulling for John.

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

"John" does not listen to anyone, but he will repeat his grievances over and over to anyone who can't run away quickly."
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Geez mori, start training. Get in better shape. Run baby, run!

 

[alreadygone]

Originally Posted By: moribundman
Originally Posted By: cmhj
I'd not get involved with this.


Living in the same building, I am peripherally involved, whether or not I like it. You'd just decline the guy's request? He's not asked me to write anything pertaining to the current trouble or to take sides.


Glad to see you've enough moral fiber to feel the need to accomodate an aquaintance in need. Seems the "not get involved" types are all too common in modern American scociety. Where do most here draw the line? Dog in a hot vehicle with windows up, walk on or make a call? Toddler in the street unattended? Obvious spouse or child abuse?

I'd be willing to bet the Mori we all know and love ,,,er whatever is a high enough quality tennant that any minor input in this matter will be taken into consideration, or at worst just ignored.

Bob

Another thought, those without them might look into buying a set of the "rubber nuts" mentioned in the Humor forum.

 

[javacontour]

Mori,

Would YOU live in the apartment beneath his?

If so, write the letter. If not, then suggest that John look at his behavior?

 

[Audi Junkie]

Well, I commented on the matter in a way that related to me how you find the good points in a otherwise bad situation. Unfortunately, I alluded (directly) to a on-going legal matter, never a good thing and rightly and thankfully the mods deleted it.

John is reacting to noise he hears from below? In that case, he could never be the one living below another unit. That is kind of tough, imo. I prefer the above and frankly in a decently-constructed building, noise from below should not be an issue unless it's extreme. In the spirit of helping John get over his issues, tell him to imagine how it is for those below. He really needs to be somewhere he is less affected.

I have a good rule for all those noise and nusiance and zoning issues and that's if you can't do "your thing" without intruding on others, you don't have enough space for your lifestyle and need to move to Montana.

 

[Pablo]

Don't table leg me, bro.

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: alreadygone
Glad to see you've enough moral fiber to feel the need to accomodate an aquaintance in need. Seems the "not get involved" types are all too common in modern American scociety.

I make sure my moral fiber intake exceeds the RDA.

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I'd be willing to bet the Mori we all know and love ,,,er whatever

Nobody ever writes or calls, no flowers are left either....

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is a high enough quality tennant that any minor input in this matter will be taken into consideration, or at worst just ignored.

I'm afraid that my letter won't bear any weight in this matter, nor should it, since the whole issue comes down to "John" and whoever lives in the apartment under him. I am sympathetic to "John" (respect your elders and all that) and I will gladly do the favor he asked.

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Another thought, those without them might look into buying a set of the "rubber nuts" mentioned in the Humor forum.

Those aren't as noisy as the marble nuts.

PS: I thank all of those who offered suggestions beyond looking the other way!

 

[Aldaris]

Look the other way, Mori!

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

Mori, what happened to the elderly female neighbor in need a while back?

 

[moribundman]

Originally Posted By: GROUCHO MARX
Mori, what happened to the elderly female neighbor in need a while back?


I've been seeing her son show up more often now than I did back then.

 

[Pablo]

So - can we read the letter? Any outcome?