Times When People's Apartments Had Them Doing a Double Take
Duct Tape Fixes Everything
The landlord had been warned multiple times by his tenants about the leaky ceiling. He assured them he would fix it immediately, but his hectic schedule got the better of him, and he completely forgot. Then, one day, heavy rain poured into the apartment, leaving him no choice but to act quickly. But what do you do when a leak just won’t stop? In a moment of desperation, he recalled the classic duct tape trick
“After all,” he thought, “it fixes everything.” Without hesitation, he grabbed a roll and patched up the ceiling with layers of duct tape. Sure, it wasn’t a permanent solution, but it bought him some time. Meanwhile, the tenants couldn’t help but shake their heads—how could something so simple be the go-to fix for such a big problem? It’s moments like these that make you wonder: when will landlords finally prioritize proper repairs over quick fixes?
