My Landlord called me the other day for a one and one. In no particular order, here are the seven things my Landlord told me one month after I moved in.
- Strive to build your own house in Lagos. The location does not matter, just build a house. There is no award for a good and responsible tenant.
- My wife and two daughters say you are quiet and responsible. They talk about you always. Please remain quiet and responsible. My son you see my wife and daughters?! Stay away from them. The handshake must never go beyond the palms.
- You can be very friendly with those women selling on this street and the adjoining street; but never be their friend. This is a friendly advice.
- The day you bring back a car that I know can build you a house, I will trouble you until you are either forced to leave my house to another man’s house or you will be forced to build your own house.
- You are never going to be the oldest tenant in this compound. Make of that whatever you will.
- You can play your music as loud as you want, however, if the sound crosses your apartment into mine; be ready to move your music player to the club that day. Well, except for the days you are having special celebrations.
- I will mind my business as long as the number of women that come visiting you is kept at the barest minimum. Anything above barest minimum, I won’t mind my business anymore.
If we take it personally, one would think that those advice are quite offensive. But on the other hand, he makes sense. What he said is all about being a responsible tenant. Of course, nobody wants others to mind their business. However, it’s also our responsibility to be sensible with others. Anyway, how’s your first month on your apartment?
ReplyDeleteAndrew Bald
Thanks for your comment Andrew. Yeah! most people would take it personally like you said. Only few landlords does that. They tell u their likes and dislikes.
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