Dear Residents,

Shared common area spaces, like basements and attics, are quite common in small unit buildings, mom-pop rentals and duplex/triplex situations. We ALWAYS recommend inspecting any shared living areas to where someone could potentially access your unit from before you sign a lease and move in. This week we see what happens when these situations go bad in our resident stories.

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly

Dear Residents,

This week is a rough one. We dive into the unfortunate truth that sometimes people die, and they do it in your apartments.

Follow along with us on one of the easier cases that we had to deal with death in an apartment.

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly

Dear Residents,

This week we tell the story of how Joseph Soule and Jaclyn Lepird were senselessly murdered by their landlord, discuss if there are steps renters can take to protect themselves from similar situations happening to them, and in the end talk about how there will always be a risk.

Trigger warning: This episode does briefly mention how they were killed and there is brief mention of someone's past criminal charges relating to minors.

So, hang out with us for another week while we dive in!

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly

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Source Links:

Chad Allen Reed gets life sentence

Former Michigan landlord sentenced to life without parole for double murder of tenants

Michigan landlord punished after hiding bodies of renters he claimed he killed in self-defense | Fox News

Dear Residents,

This week we take a look at property management and ownership through a different light. Bruce Blackwood is a owner/operator who took a chance on a maintenance man in 2006 which led to his untimely death.

We pick apart the could-a, would-a, should-a's here, ask a lot of questions of what came next, and in the end are just very sad for Bruce and his family/friends/community.

So hang out with us for another week while we dive in!

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly

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Source Links:

MURDERED: Bruce Blackwood | Crime Junkie Podcast

Brooklyn Handyman Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison For Murdering His Boss – The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office‘

Landlord-killer’ bragged on tape about dismembering body

Murder of Bruce Blackwood by Luis Perez examined on True Conviction

Brooklyn handyman convicted of murdering, dismembering boss | PIX11

Brooklyn handyman who admitted to butchering his boss is convicted of murder – New York Daily News

Brooklyn handyman revealed to daughter that he killed landlord: testimony – New York Daily News

Dear Residents,

This week we discuss a recent scandal with a very popular property management software and the implications of daily price algorithms on certain markets.

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly

Links/Sources:

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-realpage-algorithmic-pricing-scheme-harms-millions-american-renters

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/23/nx-s1-5087586/realpage-rent-lawsuit-doj-real-estate-software-landlords-justice-department-price-fixing

https://coppercourier.com/2024/06/03/federal-investigation-arizona-apartments-rent-monopoly/

https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/realpage-rent-price-fixing-probe-escalates-with-fbi-raid/475109

Dear Residents,

This week we dive into the grossness that is bed bugs. These creepy crawlys that bite you in the night can spread like wild fire in a heart beat!

Always be careful in what furniture you find on the street, or clothes/fabric items you get from places you may/may not trust or know!

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly

Dear Residents,

Its cold outside, don't forget your ski masks when hitting the slopes, or robbing banks. Whichever you prefer. No, robbing banks is not Dear Residents approved.

Happy Holiday Season!

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly

Dear Residents,

This week we talk about rent increases, including when residents are just being dramatic and when the landlord is out of their mind for asking for more. We chat about how hearing "I don't believe in budgets" is the scariest thing ever. We also read a Reddit post called "i hate apartment living" and react to their complaints.

Thanks for listening and coming back every week!

Sincerely,

Olivia Danielle & Carly