A: You really need to look at some of the problems we are having with the apartment.
B: That apartment never had any problems before. Are you sure the problem isn’t you?
A: We spoke with you the first week we moved in about things that you promised to fix.
B: Where do you think you have problems?
A: There is no hot water, the bedroom has a broken window, and there are rats in the kitchen.
B: You know, no one else who has been in that apartment has had a problem before.
A: You are obligated to maintain your building and my apartment.
B: I will fix these problems when I get around to it.
A: I will be withholding my rent check this Friday unless these problems are addressed immediately.
B: You can’t do that! It’s illegal!