i can't sleep. and i actually haven't slept.

i'm pissed off.

the actual property owner came down today and indicated that he was not going to make a reasonable effort to mitigate the second hand smoke, which is the important part of the case law. what they are obligated to do is listen to my concerns and do something about them. in the end, what they do may not work, and then we're all fucked. but, should they choose to not make an effort - as they are now - the consequences can actually be quite severe.

basically, the harder they try the less they get dinged. if they don't try at all, they're going to get nailed. and, i'm going to nail them as hard as i can.

i'm looking for a combination of rent abatement and the building of a wall between the two staircases. well, they gave me the gift of total assholery. i'm going to cash in as best i can.

at the very least, they have to do something. i'm going for the prize all at once...

oh, and i'm going to want my filing cash back, too. and my $8.00 for the charcoal.

j