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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Queen_Dopplepopolis" data-source="post: 2235481" data-attributes="member: 14323">So - in April, my apartment complex officials tell me that the AC will be turned on May 1st.  I say, "Excellent!"  It's not that the weather is that hot, but if you've ever visited Washington, DC in the spring time, you know that the pollen provides the world with a thick yellow dust that cakes EVERYTHING... including your home if you have to leave the windows open.Now, it's May 10th.  My AC still isn't on, my apartment is covered in pollen, and the high today is going to hit 80 F.As such, I call and, as nicely as I possibly can (which is very nicely), ask if the AC will be turned on today.  The woman on the other end proceeds to tell me that, "The County determines when we turn on the AC and - if it is going to get below 60 F at night - they will not allow the AC to be turned on."Excuse me?  Excuse me?!?!For the past two years, we have had this fight with our apartment officials - this is the FIRST time I've heard anything about the County being involved with the AC.  (Though I am aware from my personal research that, apartments with AC are required by law to turn on their units on or before May 15th).I say, "Why wasn't I informed earlier that the County determines this date.  I would appreciate it if you could provide me with a number and a name so that I can make a formal complaint."She goes silent.  "Um..." long pause, "let me talk to my manager."When she gets back on the phone, she refuses to tell me who I need to contact and suggests I "buy a fan" to get through the next 5 days of 75-85 degree weather because - lord knows - if it drops to 59 outside, I'm going to need to turn my heat on.</blockquote>

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