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Roommate/rez problems

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timmi
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okay ill break this down for easy readability.

-7 large holes throughout my rez suite
-6 roommates total
-we fixed the holes fairly well, but it was defenetly noticable that some work had been done. we thought we may have gotten away with it.
-found out today that our fixes need to be ripped out and redone by the rez. (im assuming just to squeeze some extra money out of us)

now our rez overcharged the fuck out of us. like a door knob sized hole costs 100 dollars to fix. we are looking at at least 1500 in damages.

at LEAST 2 of the holes are direct result of our one roommate starting fights and getting thrown around (300 pound stumbly ass motherfucker)

he also drew all over the walls which needs to be repainted.

i just confronted him about how most of us believe that he should pay for a larger portion than the rest. that ended in a yelling arguement and him saying bullshit about how he was thrown through the walls and therefore its not his fault.

whats fair here? how do we go about making him pay his portion without ripping him off.
Apr 14 2009 12:07PM
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ElChapoTrapHaus
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honestly 1500 between 6 guys or so isn't that much. easiest way to not hurt feelings would be split it evenly.  I am guessing you had a fairly fun year based on the damages. Unless you really tried to prevent the damages while they were occurring , ( hey fatty , quit getting your ass kicked in the living room, your fat ass is going to break something) .  Damages and responsibility come hand in hand with communal living.  If you want to get out of it cheap, you could always try to prove those that damaged the property did it in small claims court. Not a good way to keep friend though.
Maybe throw one last fund raising party? charge at the door, don't break the door.
Apr 14 2009 12:14PM
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Pippin
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so... thats what happened Thursday night haha
Apr 14 2009 12:17PM
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TerminatorX
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i agree, but 1500 between 6 guys can be a lot when you are poor as shit.
Apr 14 2009 12:26PM
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ElChapoTrapHaus
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trust me I know about being poor, I'm a skibum.  Just was trying to put the point across about mutual responsibility.  I am sure things will work out. 
Timmi,  was there any kind of security/damage deposit from when you first moved in? That should cut that 1500 down some.  Also if you think they are jacking up the prices on the repairs, maybe take some time and do some of your own research. Most contractors offer free quotes, it might be a good idea to get a second opinion from someone that is not the landlord.  Drywall patches are easy, as it sounds like you have already done some yourself.    Maybe you know some professionals in the construction industry that can help.     Not sure what else might be able to help bring that price down if you can't afford it. 
good luck.
Apr 14 2009 12:35PM
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timmi
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thanks for the advice. i appreciate it.

the roommate that i guess i am kind of pointing fingers at is a good guy at heart, but has created a fair bit of problems for me and the other roommates throughout the year.

apparently we can pay off the maintenance guy with vodka so we are going to look into that approach. but it may be too late for that.

we decided that it wasnt worth say saving each other roommate 25 dollars to make one guy pay an extra 125. so i guess we should just split it.
Apr 14 2009 1:08PM
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ElChapoTrapHaus
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yeah , little shit like that "all comes out in the wash".    I am guessing if it is the 300lb roomate, he isn't getting laid on a regular basis, that should be punishment enough. Also splitting it evenly, you will always have the right to guilt him by bringing up all the shit he as done casually in conversation.  Somethings are priceless

Apr 14 2009 1:13PM
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InkShrink
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And eat ramen noodles everyday
Apr 14 2009 2:28PM
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ElChapoTrapHaus
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welcome to my life the past 7 years haha. life is full of choices, my financial one tend to revolve around skiing and herb, everything else is minor.
Apr 14 2009 2:40PM
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Nicholas.
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mehh i dunno just split it, maybe make him pay a few bucks extra.

on a side note, there two holes in my apartment so far that need to be fixed...one of them is in my room...it looks like i threw a fucking basketball through the wall, its HUGE and perfectly round as if i cut it with a saw haha.
Apr 14 2009 2:42PM
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Billek
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There is an old repair in my suite.  It was a hole about 1'x6" and they fixed it with.

Oaktag paper (kinda thick, like what file folders are made of)
Scotch tape
Paint

It actually looks great, but you can peel the repair off and see the hole.  It would make a great stash spot, but its not like I really need to hide my shit.
Apr 14 2009 4:15PM
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Captain-T
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It wasn't me tim. I swear. I only had the neck of a cooler then boned the shit out of megan upstairs. Ended up crying uncontrolably and punching hol... yea it wasn't me.
Apr 14 2009 4:22PM
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Captain-T
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Seriously though, why dont you guys just fix it?

Apr 14 2009 4:26PM
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freezed
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happened to me last year, 3 holes in our wall. I was standing there yelling at the guys "cut that the fuck out, you're going to break our wall", but they didn't listen, and they punched 2 holes and kicked one. they didnt live with us, they were just there for a party, so needless to say I was pretty pissed.
Apr 14 2009 4:28PM
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timmi
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hahaha. yeah dude we fixed the holes. a maintenance guy came in and told us the holes werent done properly, even though they arent very noticable.

the holes were from throughout the semester dude, you didnt see it when it was a shit show.
Apr 14 2009 6:09PM
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