Miscellaneous: Landlords…

Landlords…

By Anonymous - 15/10/2015 20:34 - United Kingdom

Today, I got nearly kicked out of the room I rent because I refuse to close my curtains at night. Apparently, my landlady thinks it doesn't look nice when people pass by and look. My room is on the third floor and I just want to see the stars. FML

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By BLAH - 14/02/2012 14:42 - Philippines

Today, after finally returning to my house after over a year overseas, I found that my neighbours built a wall covering the only window in my bedroom. Not only is my room eternally musty and pitch black, but the council won't accept my complaint, because apparently my window was illegally built. FML

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By iheartnjdevils - 12/01/2011 19:42 - United States

Today, my landlord sent tree cutters to take down a tree in our front yard. I didn't realize their job included walking around the house and gratuitously staring at me through the window as I dressed. My boyfriend won't complain because he's afraid our rent will go up in retaliation. FML

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By ItaliczZz - 12/10/2011 08:13 - Australia

Today, I left my window open while practicing the saxophone. My drunk neighbours showed their appreciation for the music with a well-aimed firecracker that set my mattress on fire. My landlord has threatened to evict me as she thinks I set it off. FML

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The Dictator

By anonymous - 18/01/2012 05:06 - United States

Today, I discovered that my new landlords must meet and approve guests of mine before they come over, and guests are not allowed when they aren't home or past 11pm. I'm 25 years old and just moved out of my parents' home to get away from my controlling mother. FML

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Renters' rights

By Anonymous - 24/01/2021 11:01

Today, I’m a student renting a room in an old lady’s house. The other lodger, who arrived a few weeks later, hates my guts now because my room has a tiny old TV and hers doesn’t. It wasn’t even my choice to take this room, it was decided by the landlady. But sure, I’m an evil, TV-hogging bitch. FML

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Can't win

By Anonymous - 04/08/2021 02:00 - Australia

Today, I got yelled at for staying in my room too long; got yelled at for going out of my room; got yelled at for staying at a friend's place. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2013 18:48 - Belize - Belize City

Today, I finally found a place to stay after being kicked out by my parents. The psycho owner waited till now to tell me that my bathroom door will remain locked at all times, and that whenever I want to go in there, I have to ask him to unlock it, then do my business while he waits outside. FML

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Time to move

By Anonymous - 05/05/2021 06:01

Today, after taking a shower, I realised that my landlord was peeking in the whole time through broken ventilator. Once he tried to get into my room, using his keys. I couldn't tell the landlord's wife, as I didn't have any proof so I left the house, even though my rent was long due. FML

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By soon to have a fist shaped hole in my ass - 23/01/2016 07:49 - Canada - Cornwall

Today, my neighbors in the apartment above me yet again had a loud fight, well past midnight while I was trying to sleep. I stood on my bed and pounded on the ceiling to shut them up. And now I'll have to explain the two fist-shaped holes in the ceiling to my landlord. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/12/2011 13:57 - Norway

Today, my landlord came to my apartment because of complaints from my neighbors, saying that animals are not allowed inside. Turns out my roommate makes cat-noises when she's bored. My landlord still doesn't believe me. FML

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whitnayfortooh 29

Friday 16 October 2015 7:04

landlords can be so up tight. just leave it open..she can't kick you out. landlords usually have to take you to court at least once before they can kick you out for any reason

king_art 6

Friday 16 October 2015 7:04

Reach for the stars!

Comments

HotFrosty 14

Friday 16 October 2015 7:25

Sounds like she has some control issues. They will only get worse.

beeferjay 34

Friday 16 October 2015 7:32

you might need Saul Goodman on this one

Drnknmonkey08 12

Friday 16 October 2015 7:34

Here is what I would do. Carefully look in your contract to make sure she didn't say anything about curtains must be remained closed at all times or etc. If not, then by all means do what you want! If it does not say anything she can't kick you out. I know sounds stupid to have to look, but something THAT minor could be easily over looked in the initial signing of the contract!

lexiieeex3 32

Friday 16 October 2015 8:00

As long as you're not walking by your window naked I don't see a problem...

Soverain 15

Friday 16 October 2015 10:06

What kind of person passes by a complex would think "Oh, that one person on the third floor didn't shut their curtains. This place doesn't look good at all. I wouldn't want to live here." I believe your landlady is a tad bit paranoid.

TheSemo 1

Friday 16 October 2015 10:27

My landlady said the same thing. I lived on the ground floor and she told me, at which time I'd have to close my curtains. The contract also stated, that I wasn't allowed to have visitors, light candles, drink alcohol, wash/dry clothes and other stuff like that. It was crazy. So if you have the possibility: Move out as soon as you can. It's only going to get worse.

JosephKorso 15

Friday 16 October 2015 10:47

That's... not legal. Unless she snuck in a line in the contract to the effect of, "Keep your curtains closed," she won't legally be able to kick you out for that, and you can take her to court if she tries.