tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post1165921940646973671..comments2023-05-18T03:08:41.920-07:00Comments on 1000 Things About Japan: Will Miss #15 - weird stuff in people's windows (reflection)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-4271724613204987072013-03-27T07:43:09.997-07:002013-03-27T07:43:09.997-07:00I've noticed that Americans treat property as ...I've noticed that Americans treat property as if it were their own little kingdom and they believe renters, despite the fact that they are paying for the privilege of occupying the space, are their own personal serfs. In Japan, I was treated like the space I was forking over money to occupy was much more mine as long as I was paying.Orchid64https://www.blogger.com/profile/07132543155589881288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-1749498055504052522013-03-27T07:41:32.719-07:002013-03-27T07:41:32.719-07:00I've heard about this sort of control. I also ...I've heard about this sort of control. I also would not buy a home with a homeowner's association. As a renter, alas, I have few options, but to do what I'm told.Orchid64https://www.blogger.com/profile/07132543155589881288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-78378713421918980132013-03-27T07:40:50.902-07:002013-03-27T07:40:50.902-07:00The owners of the complex want a certain uniform a...The owners of the complex want a certain uniform appearance to the apartment complex and do not allow you to change anything. Every window must have the same white blinds on display. You also aren't allowed to put things outside the window that aren't permitted (like certain types of furniture, planters, etc.). <br /><br />We are renting and have to conform to what they want. Though we Orchid64https://www.blogger.com/profile/07132543155589881288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-39867624515547739122013-03-26T21:19:34.382-07:002013-03-26T21:19:34.382-07:00I apologize if I'm asking something that shoul...I apologize if I'm asking something that should be obvious but...I don't understand why you can't put up curtains in your apartment. What is the problem with doing that?Jiyuuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098370420756880921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-87265429738948286452013-03-22T06:56:48.987-07:002013-03-22T06:56:48.987-07:00This is why I would never buy a house in a neighbo...This is why I would never buy a house in a neighborhood with a homeowners' association. There are neighborhoods in my city where even something as simple as the color of a windowbox or the style of a gutter must be chosen from a short list of approved colors or styles, and reviewed by a board. It's insanity.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314855088553037492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-65629693881132755062013-03-22T01:33:48.192-07:002013-03-22T01:33:48.192-07:00Interesting! I did live in one apartment in Spokan...Interesting! I did live in one apartment in Spokane Washington which was in a historic building so they would not allow window air conditioners during the day. However, it cooled off enough at night most of the time that a good window fan and cross ventilation---oh, the ability to cross ventilate a home. I miss that---was more than enough.<br /><br />I have heard of other more restrictive Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435915677126518313noreply@blogger.com