Surveillance State Standoff
Your landlord has installed high-definition security cameras directly facing your apartment door without any prior notice or consent. When confronted, they've become increasingly hostile about your concerns, hinting at 'recent criminal activity' in the building. The cameras record audio and have night vision capabilities, creating an unsettling atmosphere of constant surveillance.
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Concerned Tenant in Apartment 4B
Conversation Partner
Marcus Thorne, Property Manager
Setting
A dimly lit property management office with multiple security monitors displaying live feeds
Location
Thorne Heights Apartments, Management Suite
Learning Objectives
Successfully argue for camera removal or repositioning using tenant rights laws
Document all interactions and gather evidence of privacy violations
Maintain composure while being subjected to manipulation tactics
About This Scenario
Your landlord has installed high-definition security cameras directly facing your apartment door without any prior notice or consent. When confronted, they've become increasingly hostile about your concerns, hinting at 'recent criminal activity' in the building. The cameras record audio and have night vision capabilities, creating an unsettling atmosphere of constant surveillance.
How It Starts
“Listen, I understand you have... concerns about our new security measures, but frankly, your repeated complaints are becoming disruptive to building operations. Perhaps we should discuss your comfort level with basic safety protocols?”
This is how Marcus Thorne, Property Manager's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#773
Category
General
Location Tag
Thorne Heights Apartments, Management Suite
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