The Misadventures of a Property Manager: Tales from the Towne Housing Trenches

Welcome to the Wild World of Property Management

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a property manager? Buckle up, buttercup, because you’re in for a wild ride! At Towne Housing Real Estate, we’ve seen it all, from plumbing disasters that would make a sailor blush to tenants who swear their pet alligator is “emotional support.” Let’s dive into the hilarious, sometimes hair-raising world of property management in Western New York.

The Great Buffalo Blizzard Bathroom Fiasco

Picture this: It’s the middle of a Buffalo winter, and the snow is piling up faster than excuses on tax day. We get a frantic call from a tenant in Cheektowaga. Their toilet has frozen solid, and they’re considering using their cat’s litter box. Our intrepid repairman, armed with nothing but a hair dryer and a dream, battles through the storm to save the day. Legend has it, he’s still thawing out to this day.

The Niagara Falls Waterfall… Inside an Apartment

Who needs to visit the actual Niagara Falls when you can have your very own waterfall in your living room? One summer day, a tenant in Niagara Falls, NY, decided to get creative with their air conditioning solution. The result? A makeshift waterfall cascading down their stairs. Our property management team arrived to find a budding water park entrepreneur and a very confused group of ducks.

The Lockport Lock-Out Lollapalooza

In Lockport, we once had a tenant who was convinced their apartment was haunted. The reason? They kept getting locked out. After numerous late-night calls and locksmith visits, we discovered the culprit: their cat had learned to flip the deadbolt. We’re still not sure if we should be impressed or terrified.

The West Seneca Washing Machine Rodeo

Ever seen a washing machine do the cha-cha? Neither had we until that fateful day in West Seneca. A tenant’s overzealous attempt to wash their entire wardrobe in one go resulted in a washing machine that decided to take a tour of the apartment. Our repair team arrived to find suds, clothes, and a very dizzy appliance.

The Lackawanna Lawn Care Lunacy

Last but not least, let’s talk about the time a well-meaning tenant in Lackawanna decided to “help” with lawn care. Armed with a weed whacker and misplaced enthusiasm, they managed to turn their lawn into a replica of crop circles. ET, phone home… and maybe bring a landscaper while you’re at it.

At Towne Housing Real Estate, we pride ourselves on handling any situation with a smile (and sometimes a stiff drink). From Buffalo to Lackawanna, we’re here to manage your property, fix your home, and occasionally wrangle the odd alligator. Because in the world of property management, there’s never a dull moment!