Imagine finding out your roommate is actually your landlord! That’s exactly what happened to one unsuspecting tenant. After his grandparent passed away, our homeowner inherited a house from his father, who sold it to him at a discounted price. Fast forward to the present day, he rents out the basement apartment to a friend’s brother, who’s a new teacher in town. But when the tenant discovers the truth, all hell breaks loose! ️
The Inheritance Deal
Renting Out the Basement ️
The Generous Offer
The Big Reveal
Tenant’s Outrage
The Mortgage Question
The Silent Treatment
Mixed Opinions
The Lease Situation
The Unread Lease
The House Payment
The Agreement
The Landlord Roommate Dilemma
So, is our homeowner in the wrong for not disclosing his landlord status to his tenant? Or is the tenant overreacting to a situation that’s actually beneficial for him? One thing’s for sure, this roommate situation just got a whole lot more complicated! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
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