I think I messed up?

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nowell

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HAHA! I know what your thinking, but the tank is doing fine. Going on 6 months now, and only have my CUC and a few softie coral frags.

Anyawy, I think I messed up. To make a long story short, when I moved down to Houston for a new job, I was on a very compressed timetable. Anyway, I didn't read all the fine print and they only allow up to 40g total in the apartment. So when I first got down here, I decided I needed a hobby to pull me away from work. Lurking here I got some good info, and went out with my plan in mind. 90 gallons later im enjoying the hobby.

Well, notice today says that there will be an inspection tomorrow. The "General landlords inspection".

Did I just end my hobbie before it really got started? Its a bit short notice to try and put everything in say, a 40, and move the 90 out somehwere before tomorrow. So, using skills learned from inspection days in the Corps, I did a real good cleaning (both in the tank and all my supplies). I put stuff "out of sight" so as not to make it seem any worse than it is.

Anyone have experience with a situation like this? I figure the worst they say is the tank has to go, in which case I could make it happen this weekend. I do have renters insurance and they do know about my tank and I have made special arrangements for insuring it. Do you think they will say something, or maybe just be enchanted enough to overlook it? Maybe they can't even judge the correct size because visually it looks full?

Guess my only other option is to talk to the manager? I have a pretty good rep around here, maybe if she says something, talk to her in private and ask for special permission to keep it?

Any suggestions would be great!

Nowell
 
Just wait and see how the inspection goes. They may not say anything about it. If they do then you can go from there.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13329185#post13329185 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Playa-1
Just wait and see how the inspection goes. They may not say anything about it. If they do then you can go from there.
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Agreed. Odds are they won't even say anything. Especially is it's looking extra nice.

Probably just stuck that in there to prevent people having huge 400-gallon breeding tanks in there. lol
 
I wouldn't be so sure. Landlords are typically going to nail you on every problem they see. If they don't, then the failure to cite can be deemed a waiver of their right to cite it in the future. I would expect they will find it and will tell you that either you or it needs to go. Should be interesting--post what happens.
 
Ill definately let you guys know how it turns out. I like the idea of offering a little bit more to keep it. Like I said, I have a pretty good relationship with the manager, so hopefully shes understanding.

The nice thing my job keeps me so buys, im sure I wont even think about it until im walking in the door, LOL!
 
As already posted, just see how it goes. Non fish keepers often don't have any idea of the number of gallons.

It was a smart move to clean up the tank and put everything around it away.

Let us know what happens.

Good luck!
Joyce
 
People not taking responsibility for their own actions is why the clause is in the contract in the first place. Do you really think lying to the landlord is the smart thing to do? If you get caught then from the landlord's point of view that makes you a liar who thinks he's stupid!
 
sassafrass, i think a person starting a reef tank and maintaining it for 6 months without the urge to add fish in is not an immature person.
If the landlord appears to know a little about tanks he will say straight away that this tank is over 40 gallons and should go.
If he asks about the gallons I think nowell can try to get away with a peeled sticker that said 40 gallons. a printed 4 is quite similar to a 9 so he won't appear that bad if the landlord nails him.
Plus you can also claim that live rock is used to displace water which actually does. So you might have a 90 gallons tank, but with all the live rock the actual water is much less.
 
As a military guy I'm sure you have heard the saying "never volunteer for anything".

I concure with the others who say just let the inspection happen. If you have to negotiate when the call you out on the 90 gallon, you are prepared.

Please update us on how it goes.
 
When I first moved into my apartment I made sure to ask the manager if it was ok to bring my 75g tank with me. She said there was no problem, but shortly after our lease started she left and a new manager came on. The new manager hasn't said anything yet regarding the tank and it doesn't say anything in our lease prohibiting fish tanks, just dogs and cats.

They came around to do the inspection at our place a few weeks ago and the guy said that if the manager ever had to come in that I should throw a sheet over it just in case though.

Hope it turns out well.
 
Looks like IKE ( the hurricane) is headed your way. I hope if you decide to stay and not evacuate all goes well down there! Good luck and be safe!
 
See if you can get extra coverage on your renter's insurance too, an aquarium rider or something.

If the landlord does squawk about it, you can mention that...
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13331321#post13331321 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lemeshianos
sassafrass, i think a person starting a reef tank and maintaining it for 6 months without the urge to add fish in is not an immature person.
If the landlord appears to know a little about tanks he will say straight away that this tank is over 40 gallons and should go.
If he asks about the gallons I think nowell can try to get away with a peeled sticker that said 40 gallons. a printed 4 is quite similar to a 9 so he won't appear that bad if the landlord nails him.
Plus you can also claim that live rock is used to displace water which actually does. So you might have a 90 gallons tank, but with all the live rock the actual water is much less.
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Lying to someone creates great karma. :rolleye1: Do you think these people are stupid? This is their business, they deal with crazy tenants all day. Their lawyers write the lease to address past experiences. The chose 40 gallons for a reason. It's not a matter of how responsible one tenant is--it's a matter of what's in the lease. If you want to keep whatever you want, buy a house.
 
They prolly chose 40 gallons due to the weight it carries onto the floors and structure. Not that 40 is a problem, but I'm sure they don't want people with huge tanks in unsafe locations. They probably have a clause in there for waterbeds too I'm guessing.

good luck with it. Being that your a military guy, why not just put him in a death grip and make him submit? :)
 
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