Heatwave AC Showdown
During a record-breaking 103°F heatwave, your elderly parent's health is rapidly declining in your non-functioning AC apartment. Your corporate landlord keeps sending unqualified repairmen who make empty promises, while your parent's breathing becomes more labored by the hour. You must navigate between aggressive advocacy and diplomatic negotiation before it's too late.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Desperate tenant with ill elderly parent
Conversation Partner
Marcus Sterling (UrbanCore Properties Manager)
Setting
Sweltering apartment living room, box fans whirring, medical equipment humming, blinds drawn against harsh sun
Location
Meridian Heights Apartments, Unit 407
Learning Objectives
Document failed repair attempts with timestamps and technician names
Obtain and present medical documentation of parent's condition
Successfully cite relevant tenant rights laws to force emergency action
About This Scenario
During a record-breaking 103°F heatwave, your elderly parent's health is rapidly declining in your non-functioning AC apartment. Your corporate landlord keeps sending unqualified repairmen who make empty promises, while your parent's breathing becomes more labored by the hour. You must navigate between aggressive advocacy and diplomatic negotiation before it's too late.
How It Starts
“Ms. Thompson called about your... situation. Look, we've sent three technicians already this week. Are you sure you're operating the thermostat correctly? These units are quite sophisticated.”
This is how Marcus Sterling (UrbanCore Properties Manager)'s greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#104
Category
General
Location Tag
Meridian Heights Apartments, Unit 407
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