Imagine spending 7 years turning a barren dirt patch into a lush garden oasis, only to have your landlords demand you leave it behind when you move out! That’s the predicament our green-thumbed heroine found herself in. She poured her heart and soul into creating a backyard paradise, complete with a greenhouse, pizza oven, and aquaponics setup. But when it came time to move on to greener pastures, her landlords were less than thrilled about her taking her beloved garden with her. Let’s dig into this juicy tale of botanical drama and see if she’s really the bad seed her landlords make her out to be!
A Green Oasis in the Making

Cheap House, Big Dreams

The Gathering Place for Friends

Packing Up Paradise

Furious Former Landlords ️

Legally in the Clear

Mixed Reactions from Others ️

The Great Garden Heist: Who’s the Real Dirt-bag?
Our heroine spent 7 years transforming a barren dirt patch into a lush garden paradise, complete with transportable sheds, greenhouses, and veggie beds. When it was time to move out, she packed up her green oasis and hit the road, leaving behind a yard as bare as the day she moved in. Her landlords were furious, accusing her of theft and sabotage, as the house’s value plummeted without the picturesque garden. But legally, she’s in the clear – her contract allowed gardening, and she has photographic evidence of the yard’s original state. Still, opinions are divided on whether she’s a clever gardener or a conniving tenant. Let’s see what the internet jury has to say about this prickly situation! ️
Tenant stands up to landlord trying to benefit from improvements

Tenant not responsible for landlord’s property value.

Renter strips backyard garden, landlord complains. NTA wins.

Landlord upset over garden, but renter not at fault

Gardening tenant defends their right to the fruits (and veggies) of their labor

Tenant not at fault for landlord’s failed scheme.

Garden destruction causes landlord outrage, but renter is NTA.

Smart renter defends garden from crappy landlord. NTA

Renter defends garden against landlord and coworkers’ rude behavior

Stand up for your rights and document everything!

Tenant not at fault for stripping garden, landlord should accept responsibility.

Renter rightfully keeps items bought with own money, landlords selfish

Proud renter shares how they made the garden beautiful, and plans to take everything with them when they move.

Renter stands up to entitled landlords, leaves garden spotless

Gardening gone wrong? NTA but taking your garden with you?! ♂️

Gardening with no permanent damage, but landlords outraged

Defending property rights with a touch of disbelief

Gardener just restoring what was rightfully theirs

Gardeners unite! Taking your garden when you move = standard.

Tenant not the a**hole for taking garden, landlord being greedy

Landlord approves tenant’s personal touches, respects their property.

Renters should take personal items before moving out.

Tenant stands up to landlord’s unreasonable demands.

Don’t let landlords profit off your hard work!

Stand your ground! NTA gardener outsmarts greedy landlords

Tenant rightfully removed expensive garden, landlord shouldn’t have assumed

Landlords should keep their promises. DIY projects are costly

Gardener defends renter’s actions in stripping backyard garden

Tenant defends not leaving garden items, NTA sparks outrage

Tenant shares frustration of being kicked out after improving property
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Gardening as self-care: renter in the clear

Tenant fights back against landlord’s greed
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Landlord tries to profit off tenant’s garden and gets called out

Landlords didn’t communicate, now they’re butt-hurt ♀️

Fair compensation for improvements is a reasonable expectation
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Landlord fails to specify, renter not the a-hole.
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Humorous support for NTA renter stripping backyard garden
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NTA: Renters taking things is normal

Gardening traditions passed down, NTA for taking heirloom bulbs

Bring your couch and shed, owner didn’t pay for it

Garden centers are open, landlords have no excuse

NTA renter shares similar experience with entitled landlords

Enjoy your lovely garden. Install security cameras. Landlords not entitled.

DIY renter stands their ground, landlords left empty-handed

Taking your belongings was not wrong, NTA

Tenant in the clear for taking garden, landlord should’ve clarified

Renters’ rights and property modifications – legal advice given.

Tenant rightfully takes their garden with them, landlord is unreasonable

NTA defends their right to take their plants with them

Don’t let the landlord ruin your hot tub dreams! ️

Tenant stands up to landlord in garden dispute

Stand your ground! Don’t let landlords take advantage.

Previous owner took plants when they sold, NTA for renter.

Renter’s garden strip sparks curiosity – any before/after pics?

Gardening enthusiast rightfully keeps backyard garden, landlords outraged

A curious NTA comment about tenant law and garden property

Landlord’s negligence results in justified garden strip.

Aspiring gardener seeks tips for non-permanent apartment garden

Don’t let landlords bully you! Coworkers need a reality check

Renter not in the wrong for improving backyard without deal

Tenant praised for smartly taking back their garden from landlord

Landlord’s selling effort isn’t your job. NTA

Tenant defends decision to strip garden, landlords outraged. #NTA

Tenant rightfully stands up for their hard work in garden

Charge them for it all!
