by Mugurel Stejar

Created on: October 24, 2008   Last Updated: October 31, 2009

To regulate, or to regulate not?

That is the question that I am asking myself right now. Like me there are millions in this country asking the same question.

Since we lost our house, we moved into an apartment building downtown. Moving out of the suburbs was a blessing in disguise, and in spite of the fact that we were forced to do it, and it had an ugly tone to it, the experience is turned out well.

But, living downtown, in an apartment building has its kinks also...

I hate to see government getting into my life and dictating me as an individual what to do, however there are times when I as an individual need somebody to keep me honest.

Case in point.

The building is located right in the middle of downtown, in an area which is always populated due to the points of attraction around it. It is in walking distance from all major points of interest and the grocery stores are not too far away, although driving is required. Actually one can easily take the bus to the store, a concept foreign to a suburbanite.

The landlord is color blind, which is a good thing because my neighbors are not a special elite, they are regular people from all racial backgrounds. Children are welcome also, which is another good thing, and for an extra fee, one can even have pets in the building. Parking is convenient and it is not too expensive either.

The layout of the apartments is very accommodating, especially for those who like simple lines and high celling. The suites are categorized as "lofts", and although they are not really lofts, they can very well pass for lofts.

The rent is not on the cheap side, however it is affordable, and if one considers the amenities offered, it is very affordable.

But.... Because there is a "But" somewhere....

We have been here for almost three months now. When we moved in the freight elevator was out of order. Well, it could happen anywhere, and considering my luck lately, I did not think too much of it. I found a little bit odd the fact that it had to be used only during the regular office hours for free, otherwise there was a charge. No, the charge was not for the use of the elevator, the charge was for the elevator operator. You see, the insurance was written in such a way that only the staff of the building could operate it... I found out later though, that the charge was not too much of a problem after all because being out of service due to some missing parts, it could not be used at all... I was told that the parts will arrive in a couple of

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