Hi Cindy, The lease does specify that in case of power failure, you're supposed to use battery-operated lighting sources. I have a couple of those, having just discovered two nice flashlights as I was packing. And oh yes, I much prefer being well-informed. I'm almost done with the lease ... I got distracted by a friend's visit. -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Grandma Cindy Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 6:52 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: OT: Apartment Leases Interesting about the candles and kerosene lamps. What are you supposed to do if the power fails? I guess they're afraid of fire. Good idea to rea it carefully before you sign it. I'm a devotee of the reality court shows--I watch when eating lunch, doing dishes or ironing--and a lot of the cases are landlord-tenant cases, usually dealing with leaving or evicting without proper notice or getting back security deposits. I've warned my daughters to take pictures before and after, and/or to go on a walk-through with the landlord before moving in and noting any pre-existing damage. Cindy --- Lora <loravara@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > This may all sound a bit silly, but it's a wonderful world when I can > ask my new apartment complex to send me an electronic copy of the > lease, and they do. Now I can read it at my leisure before I go in to > sign it, which takes a great burden off of whoever I might have > otherwise had to read it aloud for me (especially considering that the > lease and all attachments total 29 pages). > > I've never read a lease from beginning to end before, just skimming > over things unless I deemed them important. I'm going to make myself > finish this one before I delve into the Harry Potter treats that Lissi > sent. > > In places, though, it's very interesting reading. > For instance, I learned > that the lease actually says I can't use candles or kerosene lamps. I > don't mind the kerosene lamps, but are they really serious about the > candles? I love candles! > > Just rambling, > > Lora > > Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they > arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. > Anais Nin > > > To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to > bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a > list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the > subject line. > > ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.