Probable theft of small items either by landlord or cleaning person. Landlord lives on premises. Should I raise the issue of the missing items?
I just noticed that three Pyrex bowls are missing from my cabinets. I didn't loan them out or bring them anywhere, so, unfortunately, I think theft is happening.
Only landlord and a cleaning person have access to my apartment when I'm not here. I was out of town for a week last month and, thus, opportunity.
Landlord and his family live on the premises. I am friendly with them, and I like the apartment and don't want to move... I have another move coming up in 6 months. So I have half a year left on the lease.
If I raise the issue, no matter how circuitous the phrasing ("Did I loan you my Pyrex bowls? I can't find them anywhere"), I risk offending them. I'm not physically intimidated by anyone here, but the emotional temperature will likely drop and stay there. Last time I EVER rent where landlord lives on premises.
However, if I don't raise the issue: a) the cleaning person could be the one who's doing it, and landlord also uses their services and b) no matter who took the bowls: "oh, she didn't notice that the bowls went missing, let's take something else of greater value."
Another complicating factor: I have to address them in my second language, in which I'm not quite fluent.
So, MeFites:
a) should I raise the issue of the missing bowls?
b) If so, how do you suggest I do it?
Listen bro'... relax, the cleaner just stuck them in a different cabinet. Just say "hey, I'm missing some pyrex bowls I usually keep in the cabinet. Have you seen them?" JFC, if I were this fearful and dumb I'd quit life.
At least they learned never to live with your landlord. Living with your landlord is worse than living with your parents, don't do it!
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