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My Neighbors Moving

@RubyHawk (99405)

Atlanta, Georgia

August 31, 2023 6:52pm CST

I finely found my downstairs neighbor at home. After my water leak I knew she would have a lot of damage and she did. She said her ceiling was soaking wet and all her belongings. She had rented another apartment and was in the process of moving. She found an apartment in the next complex so her children won’t have to change schools but they will ride another bus. There was no way I could prevent it but I still bad about the damage to her apartment.The water leak came from my apartment. I was lucky to have only a little damage. She said after she was settled in the new apartment she’d come back for a visit. I hope the next renters that move in down there will be half as nice as she is. I couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor.

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@rebelann (112876)

• El Paso, Texas

1 Sep 23

I hope the repairs they'll need to do to that apartment won't take too long, you could end up with no downstairs neighbors for a while.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

It’s so much damage. I don’t know how long it will take. I know it’s not a quick fix. She moved the last of her things yesterday. I don’t expect to have such a good neighbor again.

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@snowy22315 (180865)

• United States

2 Sep 23

Oh that is sad,,,you couldn't have prevented it though.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Sep 23

That’s true, there was nothing I could do. I didn’t know there was a leak.

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@Raine38 (12250)

• United States

1 Sep 23

What an unfortunate situation. There's really nothing that you could have done to prevent it, water is a force to be reckon with. Glad to hear that they don't have to move too far, and she'll still be able to visit with you.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

It’s not far at all and it’s a quiet place with all the facilities. The children don’t have to change schools, so I think they’ll like it.

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

1 Sep 23

Shame she has to move. Yes you could not help it I am sure she knew that Ruby. I pray now for good neighbors for you.

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

1 Sep 23

@RubyHawk Yes most likely a good while for them to renovate.

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

1 Sep 23

@RubyHawk They do here mostly..get ready except for the carpets..yeah of course if it is water damage that will probably take someone else you are right Ruby.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

@RebeccasFarm I have no idea how long it will take. I don’t believe maintainence does that kind of work.

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@freelancermariagrace (28050)

• Philippines

1 Sep 23

I hope the issues will be fixed real soon and you will have a new neighbor who is as nice as the previous one.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

Usually I don’t even know my neighbors but we started speaking in passing and got to know each other.

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@Butterfingers (66583)

• India

1 Sep 23

I am glad they were able to find a new apartment nearby

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

That was the amazing thing. Apartments are not easy to find.

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@AmbiePam (92856)

• United States

1 Sep 23

Oh, what a mess for you both. It’s a shame she had so much damage. Hopefully, she had renter’s insurance. Fingers crossed she comes back to visit since she’s been so great. It’s always a little tense when a good neighbor moves out, and you’re unsure of who might be moving in.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

We all have renters insurance, so she’s okay there. It will likely be a couple of months before the apartment is completed so it will be awhile before new renters move in.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

7 Sep 23

Awww it is a treat to have a lovely neighbour. I do wish you another lovely one.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

8 Sep 23

It’s one of the best gifts. I hope you have a good neighbor.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

8 Sep 23

@RubyHawk Oh me too. Or someone at least considerate and tolerant.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

9 Sep 23

@flapiz I’ve only had one bad neighbor and I hope I never have another one.

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@LadyDuck (471459)

• Switzerland

1 Sep 23

What happened that she had so much water coming from your apartment? I know that this happened to my Mom and it costed a fortune to repair the damages. The insurance reimbursed.

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@LadyDuck (471459)

• Switzerland

2 Sep 23

@RubyHawk Those accidents unfortunately happen. The tap of my washing machine broke in Monte Carlo and I found the floor flooded in the morning. The house was an old stone house and nothing leaked down.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

The water leak came from my kitchen. There was not a sign of leakage when I went to bed but when the maintenance man came in next morning my kitchen floor was flooded. It ran straight down to her apartment.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Sep 23

@LadyDuck I really don’t know how water leaks down here. Our floors are cement. But leak It does. Maybe it goes down the pipe line.

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@wolfgirl569 (106429)

• Marion, Ohio

1 Sep 23

Sorry she is moving. It does sound like she needs to

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

She can’t live down there with the ceiling ready to fall in. She was lucky to find an apartment where the kids didn’t have to change schools.Its the only school they’ve gone to.

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@moffittjc (121604)

• Gainesville, Florida

6 Sep 23

So she was totally understanding of the situation, and that it wasn't your fault?

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@moffittjc (121604)

• Gainesville, Florida

6 Sep 23

@RubyHawk You’re very lucky that she is friendly and understanding. Thankfully, the girl that lived under me was very nice and undertvwhen my water heater broke and flooded her apartment.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 23

@moffittjc Apartment flooding seems to be a common occurrence. This is the third time my apartment was flooded since I’ve lived here. We had to move out twice for the ceiling to be replaced. They did get thr ceiling in quickly.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 23

Yes she was totaling understanding. They haven’t started working on the apartment yet. Maybe waiting for it to dry out.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

1 Sep 23

I'm sorry the water leak caused her to need to move. I'm sure it's for the best. This way the management can fully repair her ceiling and the damage done by the water. I love your picture.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

2 Sep 23

@RubyHawk Yes, I see it. I know she couldn't. I'm glad she found a nice place.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Sep 23

@just4him The pictures still here. Maybe the picture problem is fixed. I’ll know as I read other discussions. I’m glad she found a nice place too.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

Did you see a picture? I don’t see it now. She couldn’t stay there with that soggy ceiling. I’m just glad she found a good place.

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@Dena91 (16634)

• United States

1 Sep 23

I'm sorry you both had damage from the water leak. I hope that she'll settle into her new place and keep in touch

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

My damage was slight but her ceiling is a soggy mess. I’m sure they’ll be okay in the new apartment.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 23

Such a lovely photo you shared. Too bad about the water damage. Good neighbors are a treasure.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 Sep 23

They certainly are. I hope I’m lucky enough yo get another good one.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 Sep 23

@CarolDM It will be awhile before the apartment is rented again.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Sep 23

@RubyHawk Maybe you will. I hope so too.

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@crossbones27 (49468)

• Mojave, California

3 Sep 23

Its crazy to me what people have to do to live somewhat comfortable. Kids are not Marines give them a better life please, greedy jackasses.

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@crossbones27 (49468)

• Mojave, California

3 Sep 23

@RubyHawk That is good and yeah people like that are neat because so raw and society does not get to see that a lot. Not that its a game but just how it works.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

3 Sep 23

She found a nice apartment. I think they’ll be fine. I just hate to see them go.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

4 Sep 23

@crossbones27 That’s true. I don’t expect to have such good neighbors again.

@xstitcher (32495)

• Petaluma, California

4 Sep 23

I miss my upstairs neighbor. She was really nice.

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@xstitcher (32495)

• Petaluma, California

4 Sep 23

@RubyHawk You sure do. I just discovered today that I have new neighbors up there. They seem nice.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Sep 23

@xstitcher That’s great. I hope a good neighbor.

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

4 Sep 23

You really do miss a good neighbor when they move.

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@cacay1 (83505)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

9 Sep 23

Why is the leak not repaired by the apartment owner? You surely missed your neighbor.

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@cacay1 (83505)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

10 Sep 23

@RubyHawk , the renter is paying regularly but the owner does not bother to repair the leak.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 Sep 23

@cacay1 No, she doesn’t pay rent on this apartment. Only on the apartment she moved into.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

9 Sep 23

They probably hire contractors to to that type of work.It can’t be rented until it’s repaired.

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@nela13 (58669)

• Portugal

11 Sep 23

It is sad that she is moving, hope the next ones will be as good as She is.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 Sep 23

Thank you. I hope a quiet family moves in when the apartment is repaired.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

13 Sep 23

@nela13 Thanks, my fingers are crossed too.

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@nela13 (58669)

• Portugal

13 Sep 23

@RubyHawk Fingers crossed for you.

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@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

1 Sep 23

She certainly was understanding. I hope you get a nice new neighbor. I'm glad SOMEONE can post a picture! Lovely.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

1 Sep 23

I didn’t know the picture posted yesterday . I didn’t see it until today.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Sep 23

@LindaOHio This picture business is weird.

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@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

2 Sep 23

@RubyHawk I had one I couldn't get to post...the next time I looked, it was there. Weird.

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@Gilljane (2902)

• Sutton, England

12 Sep 23

It is a shame to see good neibours leave. We are lucky with our neighbours

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

13 Sep 23

I hope you can keep your good neighbors.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

13 Sep 23

@Gilljane And I hope my new neighbors will be good ones.

@Gilljane (2902)

• Sutton, England

13 Sep 23

@RubyHawk me too

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