Getting the landlord's requests in writing (even w/ an email) makes it easier to disseminate the information. It's one thing to say "George said 'don't leave the door open'" and another to just forward an email saying "on this and such date, George requested that we not leave the door open" It's also better for him, because then he can say "I've requested this thing X number of times". The paper trail is good for everyone, except those who thrive on chaos. Anca. -=-=-=-=- Anca Mosoiu | Tech Liminal anca(a)techliminal.com M: (510) 220-6660 W: http://techliminal.com | T: @techliminal | F: facebook.com/techliminal On May 22, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Daniel Finlay wrote:

To clarify. The indention is not to be antagonistic. The intention is to reduce the amount of stress that Sudo Room members (including me, big time) feel when having to deal with him. I would love to be able to say: "George, can you put that in writing so I can send it to our list and let everyone know?" Thanks, Andrew On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Daniel Finlay <somniac(a)me.com> wrote: -- ------- Andrew Lowe Cell: 831-332-2507 http://roshambomedia.com

Hi Daniel, Let me address these points: "That sounds really antagonistic to the landlord. What is the advantage of requiring his demands in writing, versus trying to maintain a friendly relationship with him?" One of the major problems we've had with George is communication. His interactions usually involve him speaking under his breath about "flies" "needed to clean up" "bottles" "something about the elevator" and then giving some kind of threat afterward. It's a really unpleasant experience especially for anyone who hasn't dealt with him before. For example one day he came in to Sudo Room and demanded that all the furniture be "cleared out" of the common area to me because I was the only person there at the time. upon further discussion with Matt it turns out that all he wanted was for the common area to look clear for some people who where coming by to look at renting it out. bottom line is that up until now we have been playing catch up with this poor communication skills and, honestly, shady business practices. Getting things in writing allows for clarity and accountability. "I'm pretty sure "Don't leave the door propped open" is well within his rights, and challenging that request is going to make quick enemies with a man we depend on." Yeah except keeping the only access to our space open during business hours also seems like a reasonable request, especially considering the front door is pretty much always open during business hours. We need to know exactly what he is requesting so we can understand it and not just react when he gets upset. Thanks, Andrew