gluconeogenesis_EVGL
gluconeogenesis_EVGL t1_iztbjy0 wrote
Reply to comment by twenty-six-sixty-six in Creative Writing Groups in DC? by t_obiwankenobi
no, because the one thing they do have is a particularly vile spin doctor trolling the internet for chinks in their armor of bullshit. I suggest investing $60 in a membership and interacting with the various "Directors" to provide your own details. Ask ahead of time about the refund policy, it may have changed.
gluconeogenesis_EVGL t1_izl399v wrote
Reply to Creative Writing Groups in DC? by t_obiwankenobi
The Writer's Center in Bethesda is truly horrid - you're far better off searching Meetup for an in-person writer's group near you.
gluconeogenesis_EVGL t1_izl2hg8 wrote
Every shady landlord withholds the security deposit, often with a side order of running up repair bills.
Their MO is always the same... completely ignore you until and unless there is a threat of legal action. The options others have come up with are basically the 'triggers' that could trigger a replevin (look it up).
Certified demand letter: cheap, might be 'legal' enough to get the landlord to come through
Nasty letter from a lawyer: could be cheap/free, if you know a lawyer.
Filing Small claims action: they may pay off, no-show, or send a shyster to contest (I've never heard of the last one happening, but it's a risk you take).
I suggest you search reddit for that landlord/apartment building, and contact people with similar experiences (or else ask other tenants of the building, yelp and apartments.com are potential sources), they will be able to give you more practical advice. You could also edit your post or create a new one under a pseudonym asking for similar experiences with "XYZ landlord." The Point in Silver Spring had many stories similar to yours...
Make sure you warn others by posting to same.
gluconeogenesis_EVGL t1_ixumiww wrote
Reply to Car-Having Etiquette by woodscomma_elle
You sound like a trusting, overly nice sort. Keep the car, get rid of the 'friends.' DC people suck ass and are only interested in you to the extent you can do something for them.
gluconeogenesis_EVGL t1_ixow0km wrote
Reply to Why don't DC drivers get over to the empty lane when they see drivers trying to merge into their lane? by jdschmoove
They're busy reading the newspaper, texting and applying makeup
gluconeogenesis_EVGL t1_izu4li5 wrote
Reply to comment by twenty-six-sixty-six in Creative Writing Groups in DC? by t_obiwankenobi
>>a particularly vile spin doctor trolling the internet for chinks in their armor >>of bullshit.
You could be that person. I'm warning others as a professional courtesy, ignore it at your own risk.