Reply #20: oh for pity's sake [View All]

[iverglas]

Gosh, duh. No, I didn't know that not every IV drug user is a prostitute ...

I do know what I see on my own block, thank you.

I suppose that not every couple engaging in sex acts in public places and on other people's property in my neighbourhood are a prostitute and a john ...


Anyhway, here's a tip. It worked for me.

Two years of complaints to the landlord about a particular house on the block, occupied by dealers and frequented by their various customers, produced no action.

A letter detailing the activities on the premises (and the street and sidewalk), which none of my neighbours had the guts to co-sign, and threatening a lawsuit in nuisance -- interference with the use and enjoyment of my own property -- had their stuff on the street by next garbage day. My city counsellor requested a copy of the letter for distribution. I don't know whether anybody's tried it or had any success elsewhere.

Absentee landlords are in it for the money; threaten their bank accounts, and they may pay attention.