I think rir is right. There is no "perfect" solution. The real issue is the builders' lack of competence and quality of work. Nanette is merely exercising her rights as a denizen of the United States. She has the right to expect a decent living situation and the right to sue when she is thwarted in that expectation. That she is doing so without pursuing other commonly accepted routes is sad, but sad isn't evil.

Sayuko isn't blameless in all of this, either. She could have asked Nanette, as it is her apartment, to meet the plumbers. She could have asked Nanette to meet with the board to discuss her issues. She could have done any number of things. And, if the pressure was too much, she could have simply announced her intention to resign for personal reasons in 3 months. After such a time, if no-one else stepped up, she could have just walked away. It is a failing to walk away from a situation that can only cause you harm. It is not a virtue and to call it that is to be chained with guilt. As a Buddhist, Sayuko should be aware of that. Where is the balance in inviting disharmony into your life?

I sympathize with you and your girlfriend. I also sympathize with Nanette. It sounds like a very poor situation for all parties and should be approached as such.

A thought - has anyone asked Nanette if she wants to be president?

Being right, does not endow the right to be rude; politeness costs nothing.
Being unknowing, is not the same as being stupid.
Expressing a contrary opinion, whether to the individual or the group, is more often a sign of deeper thought than of cantankerous belligerence.
Do not mistake your goals as the only goals; your opinion as the only opinion; your confidence as correctness. Saying you know better is not the same as explaining you know better.

In reply to Re: OT: How to Spoil a nice place to live by dragonchild
in thread OT: How to Spoil a nice place to live by Intrepid

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