I Take It All Back
By Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
Louisville, Kentucky
September 24, 2015 4:48am CST
My brother is a general manager of an apartment complex for student housing. We get our 3 bedroom 3 bath apartment for free. We have lived here since February and have really loved it so far.
When we first moved in, I was really surprised by how thoughtful, kind and courteous these students were. Everyone was very quiet and it wasn't what I thought student housing would be like.
Well, I take it all back. Every summer, students move out and new students move in for the fall semester. Evidently the students I met have all graduated and moved on. Our new set of students are a wild little bunch. I guess they are out on their own for the first time without any kind of supervision and have been taking advantage of it.
For the last couple of weeks, there has been partying going on until 5am each morning. I know because I am up between 4-5am each morning. Recently they have been carrying their party outside. They are loud, drunk and obnoxious. They have given my brother a lot of trouble and I don't know how many times he has had to send out notices. Some of them have had an attitude with my brother until he says one simple thing. I'll have to contact your parents. For most of these students, their parents are paying for their apartments so that usually stops them in their tracks.
Supposedly things will settle down once these new students learn the rules. I hope that is right because right now I am wishing we were living in a house.
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
24 Sep 15
I'm sorry you have to deal with obnoxious students. I hope after your brother talking to them things will get better. I'm sure once school is in session and they keep busy the partying will stop or atleast we hope for your sake. Good luck
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Sep 15
@Blondie2222 @Marcyaz So far, his talking to them has seemed to work for now. There are have been complaints from other students.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep 15
The time between their initial set up at college and their graduation must seen an eternity. If the ones who were so good when you moved in had changed so much I would think these new ones should too. I have lived in apartments a lot and there are just some tenants that don't get it, no matter how old they are.
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Sep 15
@simone10 ....glad that he has some recourse at least. They need to know the severity of both.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Sep 15
@celticeagle I am hoping that they will settle down now that college has started. If they keep partying like they have been, I don't see how they will be able to attend and pass their classes.
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@rebelann (117226)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Sep 15
I'll bet if your brother simply wrote each tenant that if they did not abide by the rules he would write their parents without warning them first it would give them reason to calm down. They aren't kids anymore, at 18 they are considered adults and should be able to act like it.
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
24 Sep 15
It would be very frustrating for me if I had to live with that kind of problem. Sorry these kids aren't more respectful of your peace of mind and quiet. I hope things settle down for you.
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
25 Sep 15
@simone10 That's good that not all the students are acting that way. I would give anything to be their age again and know what I know now. But that's not happening for sure LOL
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
26 Sep 15
@Butchcass4 So would I! I would enjoy it so much more the second time around.
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Sep 15
@Butchcass4 They are at the age where they think everything is all about them. Not all the students are acting this way.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
24 Sep 15
oh dear, the juveniles 'f moved in! hopefully it'll not take 'em long to get settled in. big 
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
26 Sep 15
@crazyhorseladycx I've had that happen before. You son can always call the police if the partying gets to be too much.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Sep 15
@crazyhorseladycx Let's hope so. At least my brother is the manager so it's not like living in an apartment complex where nothing is done.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
25 Sep 15
@simone10 oh aint that the truth? the eldest son lives in'n apartment in town 'n the management jest turns blind eyes/ears when folks 're partyin'. drives the poor fella a bit o'er the edge...
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@RasmaSandra (98004)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Sep 15
@simone10 You know I think that is the worst I have ever heard. Perhaps you should write up some ground rules and post them. Make sure that in big red letters you let them know that if they do not obey the rule their parents will be called.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
27 Sep 15
It is kind of irritating. Who would want a party going on all night and not being able to sleep and eat peacefully? The students should be dealt with sternly and should know to respect you and your brother. If they don't start behaving like responsible adults soon enough, your brother should contact their parents, maybe then they will behave more maturely.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
2 Oct 15
@ria1606roy Oh yes, this is very true.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
1 Oct 15
@simone10 That's good. But one always has to keep an eye.
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
27 Sep 15
Yep a call to the parents would be the ideal way to go. Kids get a bit of freedom and it takes a while to sink in and go away. I hope they settle down for you.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
27 Sep 15
Oh no, I don't envy you and your brother, I wouldn't want to deal with active students like that at all. Hope they settle down soon.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
24 Sep 15
Oh you old folks--always complaining about us kids!! 
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
26 Sep 15
I can totally relate. I used to live in an apartment right next to a fraternity house and they were a loud bunch too especially when they were having parties and stuff. It was irritating.
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