Also, here's some friendly emails the apartment has sent to us the last few days:
July 30th, 2020
Dear Resident(s),
This email is to remind all residents to call the office and request a day between Today and Tomorrow July 31st to come to the office and receive your four digit pin for your new upcoming smart home device. Please be advised, if you have not received a code before your installation date you could risk being locked outside of your apartment home. If you are out of town, please call the office to discuss alternative routes.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Leasing Office at [phone number]
And today...
August 1st , 2020
Dear Resident(s),
This will unfortunately serve as a final reminder to come into the office today to receive your temporary four digit pin for your new upcoming smart home device. Please be advised, if you have not received a code before your installation date you could risk being locked outside of your apartment home. If you are out of town, please call the office to discuss alternative routes. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Leasing Office at [phone number]
I need more time, this is so fucking vile... I think I'm gonna have to sign just to avoid problems for now. I can try crossing things out, but I doubt they'll accept that. They have all the power right now.
EDIT: This was the first email / notice in general about the change. Literally 7 days ago, sent out on weekend, with no warning at all we'd have to sign an addendum or what it would contain:
July 25th, 2020
Dear Resident:
Our goal is to provide the most comfortable and carefree environment possible for you, our resident. In keeping with our goal, we will be installing a Smart Home System in your apartment home.
We have contracted with ADT for this service which will include keyless entry and progressive thermostats. They will also be available 24/7 for assistance.
We have made arrangements with ADT to have your system installed and operational between August 3rd and August 12th. Please contact the office to schedule a time to receive your temporary code for your Smart Home Lock between today July 25th and Sunday August 2nd. You will need this code prior to installation so you may enter your apartment home. A permanent code will be issued to all leaseholders within 7 to 10 business days after installation. The permanent code will come directly from ADT in a Welcome email, and be 6-digits long.
We will notify you 24 to 48 hours in advance of their arrival to your apartment home for installation.
We are very excited to offer this state-of-the-art amenity to you and know you will appreciate having it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Your new Smart Home Amenity will include a new thermostat and a digital door lock. You will be able to remotely access your system through an app on any smart device for ease of use. More information will be provided when you pick up your temporary code. Please remember you must make arrangement to pick up your code by Sunday August 2nd, 2020.