“We don’t need you to replace the fridge right now,” I say, and every word comes through clenched teeth. “We’ll settle for you not doubling our rent.” “Yeah, about that,” he says. “Those decisions are over my head now.” My eyebrows scrunch together. “What do you mean?” “It means someone bought the building, kid,” he replies. “If you’ve got a problem, you’ll have to take it up with the new owner.”

