Tenant Turns Off Utilities After Shocking Eviction

Imagine waking up one morning to a text from your landlord, who also happens to be your boss, telling you that you need to move out by the end of the day. That’s exactly what happened to one tenant who was subletting a house from their boss. With no other choice, they moved out and turned off the utilities, which were in their name. But was this the right move or just a petty act of revenge? Read on to find out.

The Unexpected Eviction

The Ultimatum ⏰

Moving Out in a Hurry ‍♂️

Deactivating Utilities

Resignation and Key Drop-off

Ex-Boss’ Furious Call

No Frozen Pipes ❄️

Friends’ Opinions Divided

Unrelated Twist

Summary: A Sudden Eviction and Utilities Drama

In a shocking turn of events, a tenant was forced to move out overnight by their boss-turned-landlord. With no other option, they moved out and turned off the utilities, which were in their name. This led to a furious phone call from the ex-boss, who was worried about the pipes freezing. Friends were divided on whether the tenant was right or wrong, but the tenant stands by their decision. And in an unrelated twist, the ex-girlfriend never moved into the house. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions below.

Ex-boss should have set up utilities in his name. NTA

Boss evicts tenant illegally, gets utilities turned off. NTA.

Tenant receives support for not paying former boss’s utility bill

Tenant turns off utilities after eviction, commenter supports OP’s actions.

Tenant rightfully turns off utilities after eviction.

Former boss/landlord didn’t make arrangements for utilities. NTA

Tenant’s ex-girlfriend is the root of his anger

Boss expects free accommodation, commenter is NTA for refusing

Tenant shuts off utilities after eviction, justified? NTA says comment.

Tenant not responsible for utilities, shuts them off after eviction

Tenant not responsible for utilities after eviction. Landlord at fault.

Ex-boss/landlord is a major a-hole. Consider speaking to a lawyer ‍ .

Boss gets called out for being a giant d*ck.

Ex-boss violates lease agreement, NTA for turning off utilities

Tenant justified for turning off utilities after eviction

Boss should have put utilities in his name. NTA

Tenant not at fault for turning off utilities during eviction

Ex-boss gets called out for dumb move

No obligation to maintain utilities if not living there

Tenant’s revenge backfires in shocking eviction

Tenant fights back against illegal eviction. NTA

Tenant not at fault for turning off utilities during eviction

Smart move or petty revenge? Taking utilities out of name.

Model tenant vs inexperienced landlord ‍

Landlord defends tenant’s actions, calls ex-boss the real a**hole

Tenant turns off utilities after eviction, but was NTA.

Tenant rightfully refuses to pay utilities after unfair eviction

Tenant shuts off utilities after eviction, gets revenge on AH landlord

Tenant fights back after illegal eviction

Tenant defends turning off utilities after eviction. NTA

Boss gets what they deserve – NTA strikes again!

Tenant rightfully evicted, seeks legal advice. NTA

Evicted tenant turns off utilities, comment defends action as NTA.

Tenant stands up to unfair eviction, gets revenge. NTA.

Tenant’s revenge backfires, commenter approves. NTA.

Tenant fights back against unfair eviction and demands justice

Landlord’s negligence leads to tenant turning off utilities

Avoiding liability for utilities during eviction

Tenant not responsible for landlord’s utilities, NTA

Tenant gets revenge after eviction

Tenant gets evicted and utilities turned off. NTA prevails

Tenant rightfully defends turning off utilities after eviction

Tenant gets last laugh after illegal eviction

Cutting off utilities after eviction: NTA, not your problem

Tenant rightfully stands up to unjust eviction. NTA

Tenant faces illegal eviction and shuts off utilities in retaliation

One-day eviction notice? NTA, Op!

No longer living there, no longer paying bills.

Ex-tenant takes revenge on ex-boss by cutting off utilities

Tenant fights back after unfair eviction

Tenant shuts off utilities after eviction, commenter questions logic

Tenant gets revenge on illegal eviction by turning off utilities

NTA seeks petty revenge

Tenant not the a**hole, but why turn off utilities?

Tenant receives support after standing up to bad bosses and landlords

Glad they recognized the mess.

Boss expects payment for utilities in an evicted apartment? NTA strikes back

Tenant justified in turning off utilities after unfair eviction

Avoiding a boss-landlord combo: good advice

Responsibility for utilities after eviction – NTA explains.

Congrats on the new job! NTA

Tenant justified in turning off utilities during eviction

Ex-boss gets what they deserve in eviction situation

Don’t let anyone take advantage of you.

Tenant not at fault for turning off utilities during eviction

Tenant justified in turning off utilities after eviction

Tenant not responsible for landlord’s lack of utility arrangements

Ex-boss gets what they deserve. NTA for turning off utilities

Unjust eviction notice? F him! NTA

Become an IRS whistleblower and get paid

Tenant gets revenge on bad landlord after illegal eviction

NTA, not your problem

Standing up to a terrible boss, NTA!

Boss gets called out for bad behavior, commenter is NTA

Former power company employee explains why turning off utilities is justified

Keep any written evidence, sue the landlord for illegal eviction

Landlord evicts tenant for ex, tenant not TA.

Landlord not responsible for tenant’s mistake. NTA

Tenant not at fault for turning off utilities after eviction

Tenant questions landlord’s responsibility for utilities in eviction situation.

No need to pay for someone else’s utilities after eviction

This commenter is a legend