Overbearing management.
If they insist on getting this done, say you'll do it yourself only.
If that doesn't work for them, and you're not on a lease, tell them they now have your 30 days notice.
Still not sure why people live in apartments(your not in Manhattan are you?
), then even dare to grow in them as well. Don't do it unless you own it, or if it's a home/something with real privacy/security/control value.
But anyways, you are living in a room that they own, and with 24hrs notice, completely control.
To everyone else out there in apartments, maybe you should take some more considerations before deciding to grow in your current space.