Landlords, Awkward and Miscellaneous: Like family!

Like family!

By HELP - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I moved into a new house. The landlord insists it's OK for her to come up whenever she wants because she owns the house. We aren't allowed to lock the doors and she has two 8-year-olds. They come into the bathroom every time they hear the shower running. We have a clear shower curtain. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/07/2024 08:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I found out that I bought a house next door to crazy people. She asked me if I would mind not showering when her husband is at home, because he can hear me and knowing I’m naked on the other side of the wall turns him on, which is a nuisance for her. He’s unemployed. He’s always at home, the creep. FML

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By IceMage - 18/01/2010 00:57 - United States

Today, my girlfriend and I decided to sneak into the shower at her house while her parents went out to eat and a movie. Half way through our shower we heard a knocking at the door, it was her mom. We had left all of our clothes downstairs. Safe to say I won't be allowed there any more. 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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By Anonymous - 11/03/2024 08:00 - United States

Today, I learned it's not safe to take a bath if my aunt is staying over, because apparently she was never taught the "Knock before you enter" rule if the bathroom door is closed. FML

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By investing in earplugs - 23/02/2022 05:59

Today, sick of the unfiltered noise we hear from our neighbours in our upstairs apartment, as we're above their fence line, we signed the lease on an apartment downstairs. While I was downstairs, my partner clomped upstairs, opened the bathroom door, and took a piss. I heard EVERYTHING. FML

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By Ghettogirl4life - 12/07/2011 13:34 - United States

Today, I moved into my new apartment. My neighbor is apparently crazy and thinks I'm trying to 'steal' her husband. She watches me and is super paranoid. I have a two year lease. FML

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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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Hey there!

By ohcrap - 08/11/2012 01:41 - United States

Today, while I was sitting on the toilet, my toddler swung the door open. We just bought the house, and we have no curtains. Our new neighbor, who I haven't met, was mowing her yard. I stood half-naked to close the door, and our eyes met. I froze. She waved. FML

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By shadow - 26/12/2017 08:00 - United States - Osceola

Today, my mother-in-law told my fiancé that I had to leave and wasn’t allowed to live there anymore. I own the house. She’s mad because I locked the door so she couldn't walk in anytime she wanted. FML

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twilight_lupus 13

Thursday 7 June 2012 9:02

No. No it's not okay. If I'm not mistaken that's illegal for her to do.

luckyd880 12

Thursday 7 June 2012 9:02

Put a chair in front of the door. That will keep them out. It's not a lock...

Comments

FalconWhitaker 20

Thursday 7 June 2012 10:24

Can you stick a chair under the door handle of your bathroom without her freaking out? It's not a lock, after all, and it'll stop her kids seeing you with your bits out. Which... you'd think she'd be concerned about that. And about people stealing things from the apartment. Why not give her a spare key and say you'll lock things but she can unlock the door when she wants, and arrange with her that the bathroom is an acceptable area to lock when you're naked?

emilyjgraham 34

Thursday 7 June 2012 12:36

op shouldn't need to negotiate with her landlord. the landlord shouldn't need to go in there for other reasons than inspecting, showing potential tenants around and repairs. not just having a nose around. they need to give sufficient notice as well!

nvidioso 0

Thursday 7 June 2012 10:25

that's bullshit you shouldn't let her get away with that you are paying rent.

kmsdvm24 11

Thursday 7 June 2012 10:40

I had a similar landlord. It's time to find a copy of the Landlord-Tenant's Act and present it to your landlord. Good luck.

marisadc79 0

Thursday 7 June 2012 10:40

That is illegal for her to do that so you can put a stop to it. Get the police involved if you have to. She has no right to do that. Owners can inspect tenants but must give prior warning.

kmsdvm24 11

Thursday 7 June 2012 10:50

That's an incredibly immature reaction; hopefully if the OP is old enough to live on her own, this wouldn't seriously occur to her. Also, kiss your damage deposit goodbye! Plus this would only add to the number of landlords attempting to ban all animals from all rentals.

anarchist884 9

Thursday 7 June 2012 10:53

That's clearly illegal and something you should've looked into and discussed before moving in. Also, why do two 8 year olds walk in every time they hear a shower? That sounds kinda like BS to me...

Govester 4

Thursday 7 June 2012 11:02

Just start having sex in the shower and scar those little monsters for life...?

ChickInGreenVans 12

Thursday 7 June 2012 11:04

#24.. O wow real mature

MissPixy 7

Thursday 7 June 2012 11:10

nah nah thats wrong!! a.) if her children do that n complain u can get sued (apparently) also i mean whats stops her or her partner from watchn u sleep or raping u or what ever they want to u!! i wouldnt b able to sleep at all!! nah get out while u still can op!! now!!