Tenant Rebellion: A Pool of Drama Unfolds Over a $40 Rent Increase ‍♂️

Picture this: You’ve been living peacefully in your quaint rental cottage for five years. Then one day, your landlord announces a new pool installation – sounds great, right? Not so fast! This comes with a $40 rent increase, whether you plan to dip your toes in the water or not. This was the reality for one tenant, who, along with their neighbors, decided to make a stand. Let’s dive into this whirlpool of drama! ️ ‍♀️

A Peaceful Community

The Pool Proposal ‍♂️

No Decrease for Off-Season?

A Unified Decision

Finding a New Home ️

The Landlords’ Reaction

The Silver Lining ☀️

A Bittersweet Farewell

A Splash of Drama: The Unexpected Outcome of a Pool Installation ‍♀️

In a surprising turn of events, a peaceful rental community finds itself at odds with their landlords over a proposed pool installation and consequent rent increase. Despite their initial objections, the tenants are told the $40 increase is non-negotiable, even during off-season. In a unified act of defiance, they all decide not to renew their leases, leading to a mass exodus from the cottages. The landlords, left with empty properties, vent their frustration on our storyteller, sparking a debate: Was it wrong to move out over a $40 increase? Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this heated situation…

Tenant questions why anyone would be the a**hole in this situation.

Tenant stands up to landlord’s rent increase, sparks mass exodus

Putting yourself first in a business relationship

Contract expired, no renewal, NTA. Drama over $40 rent increase.

Tenant refuses rent increase for unwanted feature, landlord loses tenants

Tenant stands up for their rights, landlord name-calling ensues

NTA. Landlord’s entitled attitude ruins almost NAH situation.

NTA: The pool isn’t even ready yet! ‍♂️

NTA. Tenant has right to move if rent increases.

Lease is a business arrangement, not AH behavior. It’s business.

Consider your options: ignore the pool or discuss with landlord

NTA: Landlords wanted tenants to buy them a pool

NTA for moving out and dealing with jerk landlords!

NTA: Landlord can increase rent for added amenities. Check your lease.

NTA. Landlord is the AH for increasing rent mid-lease

Tenant stands up to rent increase, asserting their rights

Legal rights and no harm? NTA, you’re in the clear! ✅

Choosing to end a voluntary business relationship with your landlord. NTA

NTA. Landlord added a pool, raised rent, but not unreasonable.

Tenant shares frustrating experience with landlord’s sneaky tactics.

Rent increase frozen, NTA. Know your rights!

NTA! Landlord’s right to raise rent, but unprofessional name-calling.

Move on and save time and money! NTA

Renting is business, not friendship. NTA for not extending.

Tenant upset about forced payment for unwanted pool

Tenant asserts rights, shuts down argument over lease renewal. ✊

Just business: NTA stands up to landlord’s rule change ‍♂️

Tenant refuses to pay for pool, landlord wants unreasonable increase.

Tenant supports rent increase due to added pool amenities. ‍♂️

NTA: Lease agreement broken. Drama unfolds over $40 rent increase

Landlord’s lack of foresight leads to tenant rebellion.

NTA! Landlord behaving like an entitled prick

NTA. Rent increase is a deal-breaker. Time to find better options!

Tenant stands up for themselves, but were they surprised?

NTA. Landlord mad because they have to foot the bill

Landlords trying to guilt tenants into renewing lease

Tenant calls out landlord’s audacity for forcing rent increase

Tenant refuses rent increase, sparks debate on landlord-tenant responsibility

Landlord wants a pool but doesn’t want to pay for it

NTA. Rent increase justified; tenant has right to move out.

NTA, finding a better place is a smart move

Lease ending? You’re free to go!

NTA. Business decision. Landlords wouldn’t help if roles were reversed. ‍♂️

Landlord vs Tenant: Who’s really responsible?

NTA. You stood your ground and ended the contract amicably.

NTA, exercise your rights and move if you disagree

Gentrifying landlords shocked by tenant exodus. NTA.

NTA

Smart move! Avoided unnecessary cost for unwanted pool

NTA. Renting is a business deal. If the price changes then you can decline the contract when it comes due. That simple. Your landlord is the a**hole for calling you an a**hole. Tbh he should have been expecting a shift in tenancy. If you have any further dealings with him, you should point out that he should see this as just an opportunity to find tenants who are happy to pay more.

Rent increase drama: landlords raise rent, people move.

Property manager agrees $40 rent increase is unfair and excessive. ‍♂️

Tenant refuses to pay for pool, sparks landlord drama ‍♂️

Is it about money or principle? Moving costs are high

Landlord vs Tenant: Drama over rent increase and moving out

Landlords learn their lesson after messing with tenants ‍ ‍

Tenant stands up to unfair rent increase and finds affordable alternative

Landlord’s decision to increase rent and alter lease terms criticized

NAH for wanting to leave and using your lease for control

Tenant stands up to landlords, says they don’t owe anything

NTA. Good for you! Tenants vs. pool drama!

NTA: They wanted a pool, but it backfired! ‍♂️ Start looking for a better deal!

Tenant stands up against unfair rent increase, sparking a rebellion

Tenant calls out landlord for shady rent increase and pool expenses

Lease power! NTA shuts down $40 rent increase drama.

Lease is up, you do you!

NTA: Standing up for yourself can make others see you as an a**hole

Pool drama: Rent increase vs. tenant refusal. Who’s right?

Landlords can raise rent, but name-calling is unnecessary. NAH.

Tenant stands up to unfair rent increase. NTA!

NTA for refusing to pay extra for unused amenities.

NTA. You’re free to move without explanation.

NTA! Outrageous rent increase for a pool? Good thing you moved!

Positive response to pool addition and understanding of rent increase.

Renting vs. owning: freedom, benefits, and manipulation by landlords.

Renting is a business arrangement, NTA. ‍

Tenant stands up to entitled brats and finds new place!

No a-hole here, just a drama-free comment section

NTA. Unprofessional landlords raised rent illegally, causing tenants to leave.

NTA, it’s PO’s right not to want to pay this increase

NTA, it’s just business.

No a-hole here, but pool access and rent increase drama

NTA. Moving is a personal choice. Renting has risks for both.