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[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I was this way. I don't go crazy with rent, but I've been taking advantage of by EVERY SINGLE TENANT I've ever had. They couldn't pay one month? That's fine. I understand things are hard, just get back to me later the next month. They haven't paid after 3 months? Here's a rental assistance program, I'll help you apply to whatever you need. Okay. You haven't paid or tried to pay in 6 months now, nor have you returned by phone calls, I'm going to have to send you a notice of default and evict you. Okay. Now I'm a scumlord, I guess. And now they clogged all the pipes. Broken every dry wall panel and window, poured antifreeze into my well, and caused significant water damage throughout the house because I'm the bad guy. Cool.

Another tenant turned the house into a drug den. Another became addicted to opiates after a back injury and lost his job, and stopped paying rent because he needed it for more drugs.

Like. I get it, no one likes landlords, but my God. Everyone thinks they are entitled to treat your home however they want, and then are shocked when your upset that they don't uphold their end of the bargain or take care of the house.

Long story short, people on both sides suck.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Your story has reminded me of why I'm lollygagging so badly on renovating my house (it's been almost two years now and really should have just taken a few months). I don't really need the rental money and I'm terrified of having to deal with shitty tenants.