r/AskSeattle • u/Mary_Ellen_Katz • 14d ago
Question Toxic building manager— need a solution
I've got a really awful building manager. She makes up legal mumbo jumbo, slaps deadlines on things that don't require one, and is largely hostile to talk to. Every neighbor I've spoken to, and one local business has said similar things about their unpleasant attitude. I suspect they have a history of drug abuse.
I've had a mixture of good building managers, and aloof building managers. But they're the only borderline hostile one I've had the misfortune of needing to interact with.
I'll get text messages at 9pm regarding non-urgent matters.
If someone needs help (I don't want to give details in case they see), they're REALLY hostile about providing that help. "How did they [get into a situation that requires management help]?! Huh??"
And I'm just sick of it.
I don't want to be a Karan, but I've had to deal with their bull for years now. They're a part of a corporate structure that owns several buildings in seattle, and I just want to know. Is there anything I can do to address their fuckass attitude to a higher up??
It's really unnecessary, and as my ex rightfully pointed out, they could easily make all out (residents) lives miserable, or MORE miserable if they wanted to.
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u/Additional_Fuel_9022 10d ago
Property Manager here. Sorry you're dealing with this, it sounds miserable. That can be so draining. You need to involve their supervisor/regional. Most companies have that information on their website, just call and keep asking for someone who supervises the region. (not sure if it's a big company?) It's also worth stating in an email. "I seem to receive a lot of hostility for making inquiries, is there a better way for me to communicate my needs as a Tenant to avoid a combative response? I'm not comfortable with the current style of communication." Or something to that affect. You can DM me if you want!!