Imagine this: You offer your friend and her daughter a place to stay after they lose their home. You’re just being a good friend, right? But then, the food in your fridge starts disappearing, and your patience wears thin. You decide to charge them rent, but your friend is shocked and upset. What would you do? ♀️ Let’s dive into this real-life drama that unfolded in a Boston basement.
The Good Samaritan Act
The Food Disappearance Mystery
The Last Straw
The Rent Proposal
The Shocked Roommate
The Justification
The Unresolved Issue
The Financial Strain
The Dilemma
The Unfortunate Update
The Final Act of Kindness
The Basement Drama: A Tale of Friendship, Food, and Rent
What started as a simple act of kindness turned into a complex situation when Sophia and her daughter moved into the basement. Our protagonist found herself in a predicament as food disappeared and patience dwindled. The decision to charge rent sparked conflict, but was it fair? After all, the basement was furnished, and the rent included utilities and food. The situation escalated, leading to a heartbreaking eviction. But, even in the midst of drama, our protagonist still offered help. What’s your take on this? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
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NTA, but throw her out if she doesn’t agree. ♂️
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Being a generous friend can sometimes lead to being taken advantage of
NTA: Cheap rent and freeloading roommates? Drama in the basement!
$500 a month for two people? That’s a steal!
NTA: Expecting her to pay? How dare you!
Fair rent or friendship? The debate over basement pricing
“NTA. Set boundaries and communicate clearly. Your needs matter too.”
Generous rate for room and board sparks fiery debate
Legal basement rental drama with fire code compliance
Generous offer to roommate, but check landlord/tenant laws first!
NTA. Consult an attorney to draw up a lease agreement. �
NTA, but brace yourself for high heating costs this season!
Fair rent for a furnished basement, but beware of complications! ⚠️
“NTA – The dangers of being too generous with freeloading friends. “
“Cheap rent in Boston? Is it too good to be true?”
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NTA – Fair rent? $400-500 seems reasonable, but is it enough?
Roommate drama: NTA for charging rent after months of freeloading!
Time for tough love! NTA, she’s taking advantage.
Delusional landlord drama: She’s NTA!
Generous landlord fed up with freeloading acquaintance. NTA!
NTA, but evicting her is the next step. No more freeloaders!
NTA. Freedom to move out if she doesn’t pay
Barista dreams of homeownership in Boston, sparking snobby comment section.
Friend turned landlord drama: entitlement vs. friendship. NTA
NTA! $500/month is a steal! Get a lease and separate fridge
A messy situation with a decisive not the a**hole verdict
NTA, great deal after free year, implement lease for protection!
Fair offer, time for her to find other accommodations.
Raising rent and setting boundaries Don’t be a doormat!
Politely ask her to leave or pay rent for the basement.
Eviction notice needed! They’re taking advantage of you.
Stand up for yourself! NTA, demand rent or eviction.
Cheap rent in Boston? No a-hole here. Fair market rate.
NTA for not charging her more, but enabling entitlement ♂️
NTA, $500/mo in Boston is a steal! Consult an attorney �
Secure your agreement! NTA, but get it in writing ✍️
Secure your food and set boundaries with your friend.
NTA gets lucky with free rent, but ‘weird friend’ complains? ♂️
Watch out for entitlement if she starts paying rent!
NTA: She’s stealing from you and got mad when confronted
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NTA. Creative solution to avoid fridge drama
$500/month for two people is a steal! NTA
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Willing to pay $800/month to live in your basement!
Landlord’s financial frustration with unappreciative tenant.
NTA- Entitled tenant refuses to chip in for food expenses!
NTA: Seek legal advice for proper eviction process. They’re freeloaders.
Throw her out already! She’s abusing your kindness
NTA: Protect yourself and establish a formal lease agreement ASAP!
Shocked by high rent in Boston, friend should stop complaining!
Boston rent is insane! You’re practically doing charity work here
Don’t let her establish renter’s rights! 30-day notice ASAP!
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Family financial drama: Contributions and forgotten conversations
Generous friend offers free housing, but recipient wants more
She wanted to freeload off you and leave. Not cool.
Generous landlord deals with ungrateful tenant taking advantage of kindness
Stand your ground! If she doesn’t like it, tough luck
Lucky in Boston! $500 for a basement? NTA!
NTA, she’s mad her free ride is over. Time to adult. ♀️
Smart move: agree or pay more for less
Commenter defends OP against potential criticism, expressing frustration
Teaching her how to use the door, NTA!
NTA: Lifeline turned landlord, drama unfolds with unexpected consequences.
Stand up for yourself! NTA. Kick her out!
Finally standing up for yourself, NTA!
Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.
Friend’s mooching leads to unexpected drama. NTA for setting boundaries!
Set boundaries! Charge her rent and make her buy her own food ️
NTA, give her an ultimatum and lease
Fair or not, she can leave if she doesn’t contribute
NTA, $500 is too low! Your friend should pay more!
Kick her out! Don’t let tenant/landlord laws hold you back!
Challenge her to a price match and see her perspective
Secure your food and consider eviction if necessary.
Stand your ground! Charge fair rent and set house rules!
NTA. The drama of being a landlord.
Sounds fair and drama-free!
