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JANNET RESIDES IN THE PACIFIC BUILDING ON SW FIFTH AVENUE ON THE west side of downtown Portland near Pioneer Square; the downtown area, and the city, is divided by the Willamette River. The Pacific Building is exclusively a building for offices, shops, and businesses. It was through her association with an officer of the building’s corporation who helped Jannet negotiate a long-term lease on the 10^th floor; the next floor above her floor is a roof garden. She was allowed to make some renovations to the very large space, with the plans preapproved by the building manager, to convert the space to living quarters. She did have to prepay a substantial deposit and to prepay the entire initial three-year lease. Thereafter the lease was annual though prepayment remained a requirement. During late weekday hours, weekends, and holidays, her only access to the building is through door #2 with her security card.

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