[Kevin goes to the laundry room. It has two washers and two dryers. He sees washing machine done, but full. Returns in 30 mins. Washing machine is still full. Kevin carefully puts the contents on top of the dryer. He then puts his laundry in the washing machine and starts the cycle. At the end of the wash cycle, he puts his laundry in the dryer.]

[Kevin returns half-way through the cycle to see his laundry on top of the dryer and the other guy's laundry in his dryer while his paid cycle is still going on. He swaps out the other guy's stuff and puts his stuff in. Enter the other guy.]

The Other Guy: [Screaming] What the ^*&*# do you think you’re doing?

Kevin: [Raised voice] Your laundry was sitting there for half an hour. I just moved it to the dryer.

The Other Guy: You don’t #%@%! touch my stuff.

Kevin: Then you take care of your laundry on time.

The Other Guy: Yeah my wife…

Kevin: You took my stuff out of the dryer put your stuff in on my dime. You gotta practice what you preach.

The Other Guy: You don’t #$@! touch my stuff.

[Kevin leaves. Says something to his roommate. The Other Guy over hears and yells through the door something inaudible.]

[Kevin returns to see the dryer doors open. He closes the doors, restarts the machines, and leaves.]

[A few minutes later, Kevin returns to see that the doors are open again and some of his stuff is on the ground. He cleans up the mess, restarts the machines, and leaves. The laundry eventually dries, but it takes a second cycle for each machine.]

[Kevin notices that his laundry basket is no where to be found. He thinks The Other Guy stole it. High class, huh?]

The Boss’s Boss: So, has your boss talked with you about becoming a full-time government employee?

The Employee: No, I’m actually a government employee already.

The Boss’s Boss: Ok, that’s right. [leaves]

The Employee’s Co-worker: And you’ve been here for over 5 years, too!

Notice: You are $942 short on your rent. You have three days to pay or quit the lease and be evicted. Dated 5/6/08. Posted 5/7/08.

Clay to Kevin: Hey, Kev, we got this notice that we owe like $1000 on the rent or we have to move out.

Kevin: Huh? No way. I had the check mailed out of Bank of America’s Bill Pay and due to be delivered by 4/29/08 for the whole rent. That’s 2 days early.

Clay: Well, that’s what it says.

Kevin to Harry Stupiwitz, Property Manager, voice mail: Hi, I’m Kevin and I live on one of your properties. I show a check for the full rent paid to you two days early. I’m not sure why I got a pay-or-quit notice. Please let me know what we can do.

[The next day, 5 minutes after the open of buisness]

Kevin to Harry Stupiwitz: Hi. Can you help me understand why I had this check sent out to you for the full amount and I got credited some random amount ($765). It looks like someone randomly brushed against the keyboard.

Stupiwitz: Oh, you’re the one we’ve been getting all these calls about. BofA has called us like 10 times today. Well, our bookkeeper is out for the next 6 days. So, there’s not much we can do right now.

Kevin: I’m just concerned that this notice says we have 3 days to resolve this. It was dated the day before it was posted. I’d really like an answer now.

Stupiwitz: Well, I guess I’ll research this and see what I can find.

[5 hours pass]

Stupiwitz: We can’t find your check. I spoke with B of A and we won’t charge you the late fee if they have to reissue the check. We’ll wait until Tuesday, when the accountant is in, to sort this matter out.

[2 hours pass]

Stupiwitz: We found your check. You’re good. Sorry.

Kevin: Well, I did pay this on time and I was harassed and embarrassed by this poor quality control process. Can I get a month free or reduced rent for dealing with all this?

Stupiwitz: No, that’s not something we allow for under the terms of your lease.