We’ve all been there, caught between a rock and a hard place, trying to make a decision that seems fair to everyone involved. But what happens when your good intentions as a landlord are met with unexpected resistance? This is the story of a business owner who offered his employees a generous discount on rent, only to face a backlash when one of them quit and the discount was revoked.
The Generous Landlord
Meet Valerie, the Former Employee
The Unexpected Rent Payment
A Mother’s Fury
The Landlord’s Dilemma
The Moral Quandary
The Final Note
A Landlord’s Generosity Put to the Test
In a world where the lines between right and wrong can often blur, our landlord finds himself in a tricky spot. His generosity, once appreciated, now sparks a fiery debate. His former employee, Valerie, believes she should still receive the discount, while he feels he’s just sticking to the agreed terms. With emotions running high and a mother’s wrath thrown into the mix, the landlord is left questioning his decision. Is he being fair or is he being too harsh? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA. Landlords aren’t obligated to have ‘mental health clauses’ in their rental agreements. Valerie signed the rental agreement and is responsible for knowing the terms of the agreement – having her mother email you is ridiculous.
NTA: No punishment, just a contract and mom’s involvement ♂️
NTA- No obligation to give discount to non-employee. Common sense is uncommon
NTA. Giving employees rent discounts is an awesome perk
NTA: Employee discount is a perk, not an entitlement
Employee discount should be revoked when they quit. NTA.
NTA. Giving Valerie a discount could lead to a lawsuit
Clarifying rental agreement terms: discounted rent tied to employment status
Employee discount drama: NTA, it’s just a discount
Landlord enforces employee discount on ex-employee tenant. NTA prevails.
Clear contracts and agreements should define employee discounts.
NTA – Generous discount sparks envy and admiration among commenters
NTA: Contract matters, mental health doesn’t excuse lack of responsibility.
NTA, employee discount forfeited after quitting. Mom should butt out.
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“NTA. The discount is for employees. The mother needs to fix it.”
NTA: Health issues don’t excuse breaking a contract
NTA. No obligation to offer discount. Communication is key
Contractual dilemma: reducing rent for one tenant sets precedent for all
Mommy’s mad, but NTA. Business is business, not personal.
Business first! No discount after quitting. Her problem, not yours.
NTA: Legal contract stipulates loss of perk upon termination.
Generous discount policy sparks debate on former employee benefits
Not all landlords are AH, but I had one nightmare!
NTA- Mom should take responsibility. Don’t let her guilt-trip you.
NTA: A contract is a contract, but maybe talk it out?
Tenant’s mom causes drama over rent, landlord not at fault
NTA. Kindness and understanding for someone struggling with mental health
Lease loophole: Did the discount come with a catch?
Tenant quits without notice, landlord frustrated but technically NTA
Contract confusion leads to unfair rent break. NTA controversy.
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Landlord’s dilemma: Employee quits, still expects discounted rent. NTA.
No employee discounts for non-employees. NTA
Tenant’s rent increase after quitting job, contract clarity questioned
NTA. Former employee not eligible for discount, as stated in agreement.
Mom wants to get involved? NTA, make her pay up
No guilt for not letting her keep the discount.
You’re a truly lovely person! Putting employees first
NTA: Employee discounts usually end when you leave the company.
NTA. Perfectly summed up.
The backlash when privilege is seen as punishment
Lease clarity: Sticking to the letter vs. tenant understanding. NTA.
NTA, but where can I get a 20% rent discount?
Contract details matter! AH or no, it’s all about the agreement.
Awesome perk! More businesses should follow suit. Not the a**hole!
NTA. Contract signed, rules known. No a-hole here.
Landlord’s employee discount praised as amazing and protective
Employee discounts as rent reduction could lead to turnover
Gas station employee loses discount card, can’t ask mom for help
NTA, you’re an awesome boss and landlord!
“NTA, I think… But what if?” – Concerns about employee discount
Compassionate landlord faces entitled employee and protective mother
NTA, help her out by giving her more shifts!
NTA. No longer an employee, no longer entitled to discount.
Cutting a break on rent for a troubled employee
NTA, but communication is key to avoid misunderstandings and assumptions.
Generous employee discount sparks envy and job inquiries.
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NTA but… Did you warn her about the rent increase?
Employee discounts are a perk, not a privilege!
Commenter wants to work for the landlord.
You’re not the a**hole for following company policies. NTA
Landlord refuses to pay employee’s mother, sparks controversy.
NTA. Comment highlights the importance of employee discount eligibility.
NTA: Boundaries and mental health awareness collide in this debate.
Bank employee shares experience of losing mortgage discount. NTA.
Lucky tenant gets cheap rent and extra time to pay!
NTA: Should her mother take her in or pay the difference?
Commenter wants 20% off rent, dreams of working for landlord
Landlord debates employee discount for part-time student, NTA but firm
