Picture this: you’re a hardworking student who decides to quit your part-time job to focus on school. You’ve been enjoying a sweet employee discount on your rent, but now that you’re no longer an employee, should you still get that discount? That’s the dilemma faced by Valerie and her landlord, who also happens to be her former boss. The landlord decided to revoke the discount, leading to a fiery confrontation with Valerie’s mom. Is the landlord being heartless, or is this just a matter of sticking to the contract? Let’s dive into the story!
The Perks of Being an Employee

Valerie’s Dilemma: School or Work?

The Discount Dilemma

No More Employee, No More Discount?

Landlord’s Response: Pay Up!

Mom Fights Back!

Landlord’s Dilemma: Fair or Unfair?

The Slippery Slope ⚖️

No Time for Haters

Life Isn’t Black and White

The Battle of the Rent Discount: Who’s Right?
So, we’ve got a landlord who revoked an ex-employee’s rent discount after she quit her job to focus on school. Valerie’s mom is furious, claiming it’s unfair to punish her daughter for prioritizing her mental health and education. The landlord, on the other hand, believes they’re just sticking to the contract and worries that granting Valerie the discount could lead to a slippery slope of rent reductions for everyone. It’s a tough call, and opinions are bound to be divided. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heated situation!
Landlord revokes ex-employee’s rent discount, commenters debate fairness and potential abuse of power.

Ex-employee’s mom interferes in rent dispute. NTA justified.

NTA revokes ex-employee’s discount, causes debate among commenters.

Employer’s rent discount for employees is an amazing perk!

Ex-employee not entitled to discount. Perks are for current employees.

Landlord not at fault, but should have reminded ex-employee beforehand

Landlord legally justified in revoking ex-employee’s rent discount. NTA.

Curious about rental agreement terms and employment requirements.

Employee discount is a right, not a privilege.

Former employee loses discount, NTA says it’s black and white

Clear employment contracts and rental agreement justify discount revocation.

Former employee’s discount revoked, but NTA says it’s justified

Contractual agreement stands, mental health not an excuse.

Ex-employee’s discount revoked: NTA or heartless?
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Ex-employee not entitled to discount, commenter supports landlord’s decision.

Tenant’s health issues don’t excuse breaking contract. Family drama ensues.

Ex-employee not entitled to discount, NTA.

Contractually-bound landlord refuses discount to former employee. Justified?

Employee discount revoked: justified or heartless? NTA explains.

Legal contract trumps fairness. NTA

Ex-employee not entitled to discount after quitting. NTA

Ex-employee not entitled to discount. Fair decision.

Not all landlords are AH, but some can be a nightmare

Compassionate response to entitled tenant. Extend grace period as courtesy.

Contractually justified but lacking empathy. Communication could help.

Former employee’s mom causes drama over rent increase, NTA.

Tenant with mental health issues struggles to pay rent increase. NTA suggests kindness and extended repayment period. Reply argues individual responsibility and lack of income.

Lease discount tied to employment? Justified or heartless?

Ex-employee not entitled to discount. NTA

Landlord faces dilemma over ex-employee’s discount: NTA or ESH?

Fairness over friendship: Contractual discount revoked. NTA.
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Landlord may not be heartless, but could have communicated better

Clear rental contract: justified rent increase or heartless landlord?

Agreeing with a NTA comment

Mom should pay up, NTA comment shuts down entitlement.

Fair or unfair? Landlord revokes ex-employee’s discount. NTA.

The entitlement mentality strikes again

Former employee’s discount revoked: justified or heartless?

Following the lease is important, NTA

Former employee loses discount, comment praises kind landlord.

Employee discounts are a privilege, not a right

Former employee takes advantage of ex-employer’s kindness

The importance of contracts in landlord-tenant relationships

Contract signed, no sympathy for ex-employee’s revoked discount.

Employee discounts should not be guaranteed after employment.

Former employee’s discount revoked: entitlement or unfair treatment?

Compassionate landlord faces entitled ex-employee and her mother. NTA

Business owners should offer more perks like this

Employee discount on rent is amazing and a smart business move!

Employee discount dilemma raises concerns about power dynamic and security.

Former employee’s discount revoked, but landlord not at fault.

Being a great boss and landlord pays off!

Ex-employee not entitled to discount, NTA. Fair housing laws apply.

Being a good employee should count for something

Generous landlord offers employee discount, NTA for revoking it.
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Landlord may have been justified, but communication could have helped

Employee discounts are a perk, not a right.

This commenter wants to work for the NTA landlord

Company policies followed, NTA. Tenant’s family should help financially

Landlord stands up for themselves against entitled ex-employee’s mother

Former employee not entitled to discount, NTA comment agrees.

Setting boundaries with loved ones struggling with mental health

Ex-employee loses discount, NTA says it’s just business

Cheap rent, late fee leniency. Is revoking discount justified?

Commenter suggests mother should help ex-employee with rent.

Commenter wants in on ex-employee’s sweet discount

Ex-employee’s discount revoked for part-time student: justified or heartless?

Landlord revokes ex-employee’s discount, but communication could have helped.
