The boxes aren’t even unpacked and the story already has plot twists: a shower that won’t shower, a bedroom lock that locks you in, a front door that barely holds on, and a management team dodging the only question that matters—who checked this place before handing over the keys? We walked in expecting a soft reset and got a hard lesson in habitability and accountability.

We open with the fun stuff—new setup, decor ideas, and the “peak of the week” that kept spirits up: a Renee Rapp show where the mic was on and the honesty was louder. That thread of authenticity runs straight through everything that follows. Media training can sand down edges, but it can’t fix a broken deadbolt; PR phrases don’t stop leaks. When safety is at stake, loud truth beats quiet excuses every time. So we got loud in the right way: we made a 17‑item list within 24 hours, time‑stamped photos and videos, and switched from calls to written messages so the record sticks. We reported issues to the city, looked up local codes on locks, alarms, and plumbing, and mapped the difference between “quirks” and habitability violations.

If you’ve ever moved and felt gaslit by “we’ll take care of it,” this conversation gives you language, steps, and momentum. We break down how to build a paper trail, what to include in repair requests, why a thorough walkthrough matters, and how to hold landlords to the implied warranty of habitability. We talk about boundaries that protect your peace: fix it fast or free the lease. And beneath the frustration sits a simple goal—reclaim the soft life without apologizing for demanding safety, dignity, and respect at home.

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