Watching the World Go BY

Up way too early! This morning we have to get this house in tip top shape. Our Landlord will be by at some point to inspect some issues. This house is not in very good shape, we are willing to do some of the work, but not the major repairs. I had typed up a list of the safety concerns and printed pictures of the issues, Shawn and I brought them to the office yesterday when we paid our rent.I think they were a little taken back by the letter and photos. I believe they expect their tenants just to deal with it. We are grateful to have a home, however we do not have to live with unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Admittedly our Landlord has over 200 rentals, he is what most of us refer to as a slumlord. However, we have had the opportunity to meet some of his former tenants and listen to them brag about not paying rent. We have also seen how too many renters move in the middle of the night, leaving without paying their rent and  leaving a huge mess behind. For any Landlord that has to be difficult. Shawn and I are not those kind of tenants. We want a safe and healthy place to live. We try to always pay our bill according to our agreement, we struggle at times like everyone else. We are trying to put the most professional foot forward with the Landlord in hope he will work with us. We keep a pretty clean house, I just want to be absolutely sure it is sparkly today, then he will see we are trying to truly respect his property. Not sure what else the day has in store! We purchased two outdoor chairs and a tiny table for the front porch yesterday, I may have to sit out there and watch the world go by later!