05/04/05
I just received an answer from Bryan McCormick, the person responsible for operations in PV, regarding the accusatory letter they had sent out earlier today:
I am the one that requested my staff look at the doorways around the property. I did not give much leeway as what to report. If you have a question about your doorway that I may help you out with I am more than happy to meet with and look at the area. I requested the office send out the notice. Now the e-mail that was sent out was sent out to a lot of residents. The e-mail is not a bogus threatening e-mail. The quote of the contract is standard in letters that we send out. If the quote upset you I apologize that was not the intent of the letter. If you have questions please let me know.
Bryan McCormick
Associate Director of Operations
Palo Verde Housing, UCI
There hasn't been much activity on this blog, because PV Housing seemed to improve in their communication with residents.
But, an email several people, me included, received this morning shows that beauty is only skin-deep...
The email accuses people of creating a safety hazard by having personal items outside the apartments.
The email:
Dear Resident,
It has come to our attention that Palo Verde staff members found personal items outside of your apartment.
As stated, in section 13: Care of Premises paragraph 3, "..apartment interiors, emergency stairwell areas, and entry ways are inspected regularly to assess the condition and safety of the premises, perform preventative maintenance, and make repairs..."
According to our policies & procedures manual on page 10, "...sidewalks, steps and stairways...should not be obstructed or used for storage. Do not hang any items including brooms, mops, laundry or other unsightly items on your patio, window or in stairwell areas. Shoes, clothes or other personal items should not be left on any landing or common areas."
For the safety of you and your neighbors, please remove these items as soon as possible.
Palo Verde Housing
This is of course ridiculous, and I said as much in my answer (as did the others who received the email):
10/18/04
Early Sunday morning, 10-17, a water main broke. PV Housing changed their voicemail to inform renters who called them.
Interestingly, in the other student housing complex affected by the break, Verano Place, the housing administration sent out an email to all residents:
09/04/04
It has been a week now since the housing office received my last letter.
They have not contacted me since.
Given that before, they had reacted to my letters within a day, I assume for now that they have dropped the request to remove my air conditioner.
08/27/04
I got another letter from Mr. McCormick of Palo Verde Housing.
They apparently found my records 
