[rmendenhall]

I am property manager. My boss never told me about the drugsand parties and how difficult this property would be to manage and I live onsite. I have evidence to support that when she managed the property sheparticipated in the illegal activity in which she gave students alcohol. And setthe tone for all the negative behavior. This property is advertised as studenthousing but anyone who qualifies can reside. It's a liability mess to say theleast. I have had threats from residents when I enforce community rules andcall the police when I see illegal activity. I have expressed my fear to myboss several times and asked for security. I have even expressed my fear in ane-mail. I called the police yesterday because someone tried to come over thedesk after me after sending the letter that a fine will be assessed to theiraccount for loud music and smoking pot in their apartment. I called the policeand the offender cannot come back on the property. This is just one of many incidentsthat occur on a daily basis. My boss told me to call the police if I don't feelsafe. She also said stop being afraid and don't let the residents see the fearthey can smell it. I have asked for security and she does not comment. Do Ihave a case if they fire me because I keep speaking up that I need support? Residents on the property would like thesecurity due to the parties and drugs. What do I do? I really need my job but Ifeel like she is going to fire me because I am asking for help. I can tell sheis upset with me but I am truly afraid for my safety and don't know where toturn.

[ScottGem]

A case for what? Depending on where you live (any question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area), you are probably in an "at will" state that means you can be terminated for anything. There may be whistleblower laws by that may not apply.


You should suggest terminating the lease of anyone breaking the law. Most leases have a clause prohibiting tenants from illegal activities.


I'm not sure what help you are asking for.

[joypulv]

'Do Ihave a case if they fire me because I keep speaking up that I need support?'

No, you have none AT ALL, and your only option, if you can't handle the job, is to quit and move out. I would, regardless of how much you need the job.
If you stay, put something in writing to the property OWNER, if it is someone other than the woman you call your boss, saying exactly how, why, and when you fear for your safety.
That's just in case someone decides to sue you. You aren't likely to be liable for anything, but it is good to have that in writing anyway.

[Fr_Chuck]

No, you do not have a case for anything

There is no requirement that there be security, and what do you think, security will do, stay beside you all day?

Most security, if they have it, works evenings or nights, and if often part time.
Most security, merely calls the police when they see something.

This sounds like normal either "low rent" or more "college age" housing. It does not matter, in future what boss did, or did not do there.

Apartment managers, are harassed often, and most have to get a hard skin, to be used to it

[Catsmine]

If you feel physically threatened, there are many self defense alternatives. Joining a gym, taking martial arts classes, purchasing and learning how to use various self defense devices from whistles to lights to pepper spray to firearms are all options. Your employment agreement and local laws will determine which are available. Above your personal safety, how can you even be reprimanded for enforcing the property rules? If your requests are looked on as being unable to handle the job, your employment may be in jeopardy.