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What's your most ridiculous maintenance request?

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What's the worst maintenance request story you have to share?

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When I was a tenant, I once complained of my broken AC unit. I call the landlord. No response. I begin to make a stink and call several more times. 

Finally, the maintenance guy shows up and plugs it in. 

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