a little armenia January 9, 2008

**several years later, i found myself living right around the corner from this building. without prompting or incentive, the front lawn of this building quickly became a favorite shitting and pissing spot of my dog nico. i was hesitant, to say the least, to prohibit her.

Sung Il Choe
1533 N Alexandria Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Dear Landlord,
As you’ve probably noticed, I have vacated my apartment. For many reasons that don’t concern you, I have found shelter elsewhere. But one reason that you should be informed of is the blatant disregard for security and privacy that you and your management and have bestowed upon your tenants. I have documented several incidents where my apartment has been entered without the standard 24 hour notice or any mention of it afterwards. These incidents are a violation of lease, and they are against the law.  One of these break-ins’s resulted in the destruction of the showerhead, which I installed. And the desecration of my bathroom by an incompetent “plumber”.
Another mentionable would involve the dry, dirty, used feminine products littering the parking lot. Such a thing would be unbearable to most.
I have no desire to pursue legal action. However, if you somehow believe that the above does not emancipate me from our contract, my attorney would be exultant to speak with you and your menagerie.  My deposit can be sent to the above address. I shall expect it no later than October 31st.

God Bless,
Raymond Sanchez
fmr: apt 9

And now, a word from B. Dylan:
Dear landlord,
Please heed these words that I speak.
I know you’ve suffered much,
But in this you are not so unique.
All of us, at times, we might work too hard
To have it too fast and too much,
And anyone can fill his life up
With things he can see but he just cannot touch.

ebony and ivory January 9, 2008

the following letter sparked a vicious and bloody battle between my roommmate and myself, and a feisty lil old lady we liked to refer to as “lucy”. it resulted in landing us both in an eviction and an 8 thousand dollar debt to a world-wide christian organization/corporation known as the international church of the four square gospel with interest accumulating as i type this:
Mrs. Lucinda Bayard
1005 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Dear Mrs. Bayard,
We have reason to believe that your recent demands hold no legal ground, and are completely unnecessary. We have heard and understand your concerns about the piano, and have done our best to assure you that there will be no problems for you or the other tenants. But despite your continuous threats of eviction, “company” letters, and forged legal documents, we cannot simply get rid of an expensive piece furniture, or any bit of personal property soley based on a fear that it might cause a disturbance, even though it has not yet.
A verbal agreement, which you may or may not deny, stated that the piano would be allowed for a two week trial basis. As long as it wasn’t played loudley, or after dark. This agreement was more than reasonable, and a compromise on our part. As of now, we will continue to live up to the conditions of this agreement, with respect to the other tenants and yourself. Tenants should feel free to approach us in respect to any specific problems. Neither of us ever signed a lease stating: “NO MUSICAL INSTRUCTMENTS”. It is apparent that the document was sloppily forged.
Our hope is to move on from this experience without further hard feelings and stress inducing threats. This country holds freedom in it’s highest regard, and provides laws to protect the opressed. It would be in both of our best intrests to avoid such procedures. However, our lawyer asks that any further correspondance on the matter be put into writing, signed and dated.

Respectfully,

Raymond Sanchez

Jeffrey Dickinson