OP signed a 1-year contract for a townhouse in a downtown area and enjoyed living there despite being slightly unpleasant. The lease stipulated that the security deposit would be used for the last month’s rent and not held as a damage deposit. After a year with few issues, the landlord asked if OP wanted to continue and offered a 1-year extension for the same rent, which OP signed and sent back.
Angry Landlord
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
However, after waiting for two weeks and not receiving the landlord-signed version back, OP inquired with the management company, who stated that the landlord was angry because the rent wasn’t accepted on the first of the month most of the time.
Management Company Asked for Compensation
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
Despite OP always paying on or ahead of time, the management company requested an additional $100 per month on the extension to compensate for the inconvenience.
OP Found Better Place to Live
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
OP then found a condo in a similar location that was much nicer and cheaper than their current townhouse. Before signing the new lease, OP sent a certified letter to the landlord and management company stating that their previous signature on the new lease was revoked due to their counter-offer and could no longer accept it. They then signed the new lease.
They Freak Out
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
With only ten days left on the existing lease, the management company and landlord called OP, freaking out because they wouldn’t be able to find a new tenant in time and would lose revenue. However, OP refused to help and instead hired a moving company, cleaned the old place, and returned it to the landlord in the same condition they received it.
No One Likes Landlords
Image Credit: Canva.
People often dislike landlords and property management companies for a variety of reasons. These may include issues with maintenance and repair, communication problems, unexpected fees or rent increases, and concerns about unequal power dynamics between landlords and tenants.
Landlords Are Exploitative and Uncaring
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
Additionally, some landlords may be perceived as exploitative or uncaring, particularly in cases where they prioritize profit over the well-being of their tenants. These factors can contribute to a negative reputation for landlords and property management companies, particularly among those who have had negative experiences.
Management Company Have A Bad Rep
Image Credit: Canva.
Management companies are not known for having the best reputations for landlords or tenants. No qualification or accreditation board regulates them so that anyone can do it: “It’s important to remember when dealing with either of them that landlord isn’t a job, and property management is a really easy field to get into. They don’t necessarily know what they’re doing or what laws apply to them. I’ve never worked with a property management staffer who wouldn’t have been fired from all my desk jobs.”
There’s a Lack of Talent
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
This commenter is experienced in property management and, by their admission, thinks there is a lack of talent in the industry. They sympathize with OP, noting that everyone except the OP handled the situation worse.
Management Company At Fault
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
Some more logical commentators noted that the process which led to the strange $100 charge on the OP was the fault of the management company.
“You pay early or on time, the management company hangs on to the money and is late giving it to the landlord, the landlord is upset at not getting his money on the 1st of the month, and somehow in the management company’s mind, this obligates you to pay extra to soothe the landlord’s feelings? Seriously?”
OP Being Made to Pay For Management Companies Error
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
They realize that the management company made a mistake that they want the OP to pay for unfairly. This was the beginning of the end of the business relationship, which allowed the OP to come out on top.
OP Decision Valid
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
Ultimately, everyone agrees that the OP was valid in their decision to do what they did. Taking advantage of the legal situation and being more aware than the landlord and property manager means they served true justice in one of the most satisfying ways possible.
HIS HOA DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF SECURITY CAMERAS: THEIR OVERSIGHT TRIGGERS A LEGAL BACKLASH, ENTRAPPING THEM IN A RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE LOOPHOLE!
Image Credit; Shutterstock.
A couple bought surveillance cameras to monitor their property, which inadvertently waged a costly war with their HOA.
She Demands Her Brother Share His Daughter’s Inheritance With Her Stepdaughter – Who Wasn’t Bequeathed Anything!
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
When it comes to family dynamics, few things can stir up emotions, quite like inheritance disputes. A contentious situation has emerged in an unfolding saga that tests the bonds of blood and challenges the concept of fairness. At the center of this narrative stands a sister who adamantly demands her brother to share his daughter’s inheritance with her stepdaughter, who, to her dismay, was not bequeathed anything. She Demands Her Brother Share His Daughter’s Inheritance With Her Stepdaughter – Who Wasn’t Bequeathed Anything!
HE ISSUES AN ULTIMATUM: IN-LAWS MUST VACATE OR HIS DAUGHTER’S DOOR REMAINS LOCKED IN A HEART-WRENCHING POWER STRUGGLE
Image Credit: Shutterstock.
OP’s brother-in-law, Sammy, moved in with his twin daughters, Olivia and Sloane, after losing his home due to a divorce. OP’s daughter, Zoey, is 16 years old and gets along fine with her cousins, but they do not respect her privacy.