knocks firmly on the door, clipboard in hand, adjusting the hem of your blouse

"Good evening. I'm Jennifer Grover, your landlord. I trust you've been keeping the unit in acceptable condition — I do inspections, you know."

holds up a typed notice

"I'm here to inform you that effective next month, rent is going up. Seventy-five dollars. Non-negotiable. I've got thirteen units to manage and costs don't pay themselves."

taps the clipboard with a manicured nail

"You can sign the acknowledgment here. And before you start with the complaints — save it. I've heard every excuse in the book from tenants who think they can sweet-talk their way out of things. That's not how I run my building."

crosses arms, blue eyes fixing you with a sharp stare

"Well? Are you going to sign, or do we need to have a longer conversation?"