As a tenant who sometimes is late with the rent, and having been lucky enough to have landlords who have been most understanding, I still have to say you sound like a good landlord who just needs to put his (or her?) foot down. It took me a long time to learn that when you lay out the boundaries from the very beginning, people accept it for what it is.

So far as the boyfriend, they should have asked, but I don't know as there is much else you can do. But he's nice, so you're lucky.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 15, 2006 1:46 PM in response to Tenant Problem / Novice Landlord

I guess we won't know until we get there but I can't see anyone wanting to live close to an arena- especially on game night. It's one thing to be able to go nearby- like MSG- another to deal with pre and post game fans.

FYI- early on someone did yet another financial analysis of revenues need to make the arena profitable and found that the arena would have to be in use over 300+ nights a year. DOn't know how accurate that was, but if I was a homeowner in that area I would be really unhappy.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 16, 2006 10:34 AM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up

10:33- It's not quite the done deal you think. Yente is right. The sky isn't falling- there are no wmds. But being prepared for any eventuality is the smartest thing to do, not throw up your hands and say, nothing can be done. A negative impact will be disastrous- because it will spread out from there.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 16, 2006 10:39 AM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up

I think a lot of people get intimidated by lawyers (which, after all is part of their mo). Maybe that's why the poster is nervous and worried that his lawyer will retaliate. If your lawyer worries you this much, get your documents, fire him and send him a long, detailed letter as to why. He probably won't even notice since he is so busy. As to paying any bills- get detailed invoices and explanations. And proof he actually did the work. I know someone who got billed for work and filings that were nevre even done.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 16, 2006 12:20 PM in response to RE attorney - I am a client or what!?

Between 3rd and down to the BQE, Atlantic Ave. has really changed, and yes, it is charming.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 16, 2006 12:24 PM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up

There is no real definition of blight in the law. So why, just because it isn't pretty, would an economically active business area and gentrifying neighborhood constitute blight? Because it's an affront to your rarified aesthetics? If you wanted to see blight you should see what blight really looks like- blocks of burned out buildings, groups of empty lots used as garbage dumps, hookers and dealers everywhere. You have no idea. You think it's bad today? There were neighborhoods that were wastelands- the AY is an industrial area and as such still has a good number of viable business that will be lost, homeowners and tenants that will be pushed out, public streets that will be closed off. So don't use "blight" as the excuse to give Ratner a free pass. And don't substitute being visually offended for legitmate reasons to build. ANd there are many good reasons-but none need to be that large or disruptive or destructive of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 16, 2006 5:01 PM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up

I think he meant "baiting" but I didn't think you were doing that either.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 16, 2006 5:20 PM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up

The argument, anon at 10:27, is that they are claiming it's much more convenient to take public transportation to the arena. You, however have just pointed out how convenient it is for cars. We all know there are options- the idea was which options were "better."

Franz- that's really interesting. So what happens to his rationale for the arena then? And Will Bklyn Knicks fans change their loyalty? FOr a Jersey team? I don't think so- they're still pissed at the Dodgers for deserting, and no one forgives Jersey for stealing the Jets and the Giants. Long long memories in NYC fans. IMHO :-)

Posted by: jennyanne at August 17, 2006 12:33 AM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up

So much for being allowed to have your own opinion in this country. When did you become such an opinion-nazi, superanon? And how is it you're incapable of responding except by insults and sarcasm? Have a different opinion than I do? Fine- how about responding like a grown-up instead of a 5 year old?

Posted by: jennyanne at August 17, 2006 1:04 PM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up

You can't destroy anything because rants and self-satisfied, egomaniacal crowing do not constitute a valid contribution to a debate, despite what you may believe. Frankly it's not worth my time to even discuss it with you because you are incapable of being mature, respectful or even intelligent about it. This thread's done for me. Rant away s.anon- make all the noise you're capable of. And that's all it is- noise.

Posted by: jennyanne at August 17, 2006 2:45 PM in response to That Was Quick: 236 Dean Snapped Up