THINGS I WISH MY KIDS WOULD ASK ME
Editor’s note: Barry Courter has a 21-year-old son who is a junior in college and a 16-year-old daughter.
Q: Dad, the landlord is being a jerk and I know it’s because I’m a college student. What should I do?
A: You might be right. I’d suspect that many landlords, through years of experience, have a prejudice towards young tenants. Be honest. Be up front and be nice. If the toilet leaks, call immediately and nicely explain the situation before the floor rots away. If you broke it, admit it. She will suspect you did anyway. Once you’ve established a pattern of honestly and working with her, things will get better.
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