Ah, these guys never fail to surprise me. In case you missed the first post I did about them, you can catch up
here.That story didn't have a happy ending. After 15+ hours of working on the computer, router, and talking to various techs, sitting on hold, and trying to get hold of my landlord, RSLP Properties, I was able to restore the internet. Since this company is based out of Milwaukee, which is about 45-60 minutes away from Sheboygan, they asked me to fix the problem, because they didn't want to have to drive all the way to Sheboygan just to hire a tech to fix it. So I did it for them - and they were fully aware I was doing it, because they gave me all of the account information to have it fixed (account number, account address, etc.) After I got it working, I submitted a bill with my rent and deducted what any other tech would have charged to fix the problems that they had. Long story short - RSLP Properties, aka Elijah Mohammed Rashaed, wasn't too happy and threatened to have us evicted. This all happened about a week or two before I went to China, and I didn't want Allison to have to deal with the crap, so I paid them, but I am pursuing my legal options.
So, about a week later, we get home, and there's a note on the door of the apartment building from the water company. Apparently, Elijah and RSLP Properties have neglected to pay the water bill for the past 6 months, and the water company was threatening to turn off service. On top of that, internet service was turned off because they too have never been paid by the landlord. Ridiculous! Fortunately, the loser paid the water before it was turned off. But he never paid the internet bill, so now we are without internet until we move.
If that all wasn't hard to believe, this next part is even better. It's starting to get cold here in Wisconsin. Cold enough that we need heat turned on in the evening. The old building that we are in has radiator heat, again, provided by the landlord. As of earlier this week, he had yet to turn on the hot water for the radiators. I called RSLP Properties to talk to Elijah, and he wasn't home. But his "brother", whom sounded exactly like Elijah, took the message. Another day, another night goes by, and we still don't have heat. Researching the Wisconsin Tenant's rights, I found out that Elijah and RSLP Properties had a legal obligation to provide a healthy, safe, and livable environment. Having my apartment drop into the 40's at night is not what I'd consider livable. After notifying them of their legal responsibility, they finally turned on the heat.
Overall, this guy, this company, either has no idea what they are doing, or they just don't care. Fortunately for us, we're moving out in 2 weeks, so we won't have to deal with them anymore. But if you're reading this, and you have any inclination to rent an apartment at 704 Broughton Dr. in Sheboygan, Wisconsin (also known as Shorecrest Apartments), please think twice. Especially if it is owned and/or operated by RSLP Properties or an Elijah Mohammed Rashaed (or Rashead - I can't remember how it is spelled). Renter beware!
Alright, that is the end of my public service announcement. Hopefully I have no more to say about these guys, but you never know - there is still 2 weeks to go, and they still hold my security deposit.
