Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Shady Management

The actions of the property management of University Club Apartments, located at 4707 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48201-3722, sponsored a liability to the company, my roommates and me. As management did not verify the presence of the signature of one roommate on the lease, now removed, before issuing keys, management is partly responsible for subsequent events. In summary, management gave the following two options to two of the three remaining roommates, including myself, electing to terminate the lease. The first incorporated the agreement of the roommate not requesting the termination to take full responsibility for the unit, including the search for potential roommates. The two roommates requesting the termination, upon agreement of the remaining roommate, were provided the opportunity to sign another twelve month lease and pay a nonrefundable transfer fee. The other option, in which we were arguably forced into, was to remain on the lease. As management never accepted responsibility for their actions and involvement, the choices are unacceptable. It was then made clear to management that two of the three roommates, unable to terminate the lease, moved out by early March 2009. Aside from paying four months of double rent, I may lose my portion of the security deposit due to damages to the unit by the remaining roommate. In addition, the roommate who also left in March may lose an appropriate portion of the security deposit.
The paragraph above illustrates the actions of management at University Club Apartments. However, the paragraph does not include the actions of the roommates for or against the other roommates.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Bad Taste?

Letterman's bad taste in regards to Willow Palin have sparked an emphasis on the demoralization of women in general. As a women: jokes about statutory rape, rape or abuse aren't funny. period. And not taking the subjects seriously is just as bad. And guys: save the cat calls for the strip club!!!!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Sensitive Stomach?

My boyfriend has recently brought up a major issue many of us neglect while at the super market in regards to food, even the fabled healthy choices. Between meat loaded with hormones and antibiotics and processed corn, its no wonder I frequently find myself tired or sick after a meal.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Detroit's 'lil Slice of Paris

Le Petit Zinc, Cortown's French cafe and creperie, provides Detroit with a hint of Parisian culture. Tucked away on 1055 Trumbull Street, down the street from the old Tiger Stadium, you forget you're in Detroit, enjoying French cuisine in a tiny courtyard. Additionally, the business uses bread from Avalon in a variety of menu choices. On the way to the riverfront on warmer days, check it out!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Humorous Advertising

I had to laugh after glancing at one of the many advertisements posted by Facebook: "Most popular on Twitter: Ashtun Kutcher is now the most popular person on Twitter."

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Detroit's Parking Revenue

Detroit's Parking Enforcement is notorious for writing parking tickets minutes after a meter expires. My boyfriend narrowly dodged a ticket recently, following my wise advice to put in another quarter while out to lunch at Jacoby's in downtown Detroit.

Most Detroiters or commuters grumble about the staggering revenues parking enforcement provides the city. After investigating, my eyes grew wide: Municipal Parking accounted for over 45 million dollars in total revenues in 2007-2008.

http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/Portals/0/docs/budgetdept/2007-08_Budget/Charts/Sched_B_Summ_Appr_and_Rev.pdf