Tenant’s Sneaky Move Leaves Landlord Fuming

We all know the struggles of dealing with a less-than-perfect landlord. But what happens when the tables are turned and the tenant decides to keep a major secret from their landlord? In this story, our protagonist, who we’ll call ‘Sneaky Tenant,’ has been renting an apartment for a few years. Sneaky Tenant’s landlord is your typical landlord – doing the bare minimum and often late on important matters. But when Sneaky Tenant buys a house and doesn’t tell the landlord, things take an unexpected turn…

The Typical Landlord

Procrastination Station

Sneaky Tenant’s Big Secret

Landlord Forgets… Again

To Tell or Not to Tell?

The Bait and Switch

Staying Quiet

The Last-Minute Renewal

Breaking the News

Landlord’s Temper Flares

Hiding the Truth

Showings Begin

Security Deposit Drama

Standing Ground

The Final Confrontation

The Great Landlord-Tenant Standoff

So, Sneaky Tenant decided to keep their big secret from their landlord, leaving the landlord in the dark until the very last minute. The landlord, of course, was furious, accusing Sneaky Tenant of screwing him out of a month’s rent by not giving notice. But Sneaky Tenant stood their ground, reminding the landlord that the security deposit was for damages, not for the landlord’s forgetfulness. In the end, Sneaky Tenant got their deposit back, but not without a final confrontation. Was Sneaky Tenant in the wrong for keeping their secret, or was the landlord just getting a taste of his own medicine? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Being a good landlord is hard work, NTA.

Landlord not at fault for tenant’s failure to follow lease.

Tenant argues lease end is notice, landlord disagrees. NTA.

Landlord justified in eviction, but communication could’ve been better

Legal vs Reasonable: A Debate Between Commenters

Landlord’s mistake, tenant’s advantage. NTA

Tenant stands up to horrible landlord, state protects from exploitation.

Tenant not at fault for fulfilling lease agreement.

Tenant gets revenge on difficult landlord, deemed NTA

Tenant justifies not feeling bad for landlord’s loss of income

Landlord learns the hard way to send lease ahead of time

Landlord called out for lack of empathy, commenter supports tenant.

Tenant’s smart move leaves landlord fuming

Landlord vindicated after tenant fails to comply with agreement

Lazy landlord gets what he deserves according to comment.

Landlord’s negligence justified tenant’s sneaky move

Know your legal responsibilities before moving out to avoid disputes

Tenant’s revenge on landlord sparks agreement among commenters.

Landlord blamed tenant for his poor management. NTA wins

Tenant outsmarts incompetent landlord, gets justice.

Narrator exposes landlord’s neglect, commenter says not the a**hole.

Tenant not at fault for landlord’s failure to send renewal.

Tenant defends staying until end of contract, landlord upset

Tenant stands up to ‘shitty’ landlord, internet approves

Tenant stands up to irresponsible landlord, NTA

Lease renewal notification missing, causing landlord frustration.

Tenant’s sneaky move gets a NTA verdict from comment

Keeping quiet pays off for landlord. NTA wins this one

Commenter not at fault according to landlord dispute

Tenant not at fault, no drama in the replies

Tenant rightfully avoids paying extra rent, landlord at fault

Lazy tenant gets what he deserves, commenter is NTA

Tenant’s clever move wins against angry landlord

Tenant’s move gets landlord fuming, but commenter approves

Tenant’s move gets landlord fuming, but commenter approves

Tenant not at fault for landlord’s lack of notice.

Tenant’s punctuality lesson: NTA sneaky move

Commenter defends landlords, criticizes housing system.

Tenant not in the wrong for not renewing lease

Landlord not the a**hole. All laws are broken (ALAB)

Tenant’s sneaky move backfires, landlord gets justice

Heartwarming comment about a kind landlord. ❤️

Landlord explains legal obligation, NTA, got deposit back

Landlord’s privacy invaded, but commenter supports tenant’s actions.

Landlord gets called out by fellow landlord. NTA

Congrats to the NTA on a sneaky move!

Tenant’s excuse for not renewing lease angers landlord

Tenant refuses to pay landlord, commenters support. NTA

Landlord vindicated as tenant breaks rules. NTA wins moral high ground

Landlord upset with tenant, but commenters side with tenant.

Tenant caught breaking lease by landlord during apartment tour

Tenant’s move gets landlord fuming, but commenter approves

Tenant’s move gets landlord fuming but commenter says NTA

Commenter defends tenant, calls out bad landlords

Tenant not at fault for landlord’s lack of communication. NTA

Tenant’s move gets approval with a hilarious NTA comment

Landlord forgets to renew lease, tenant not at fault

Tenant rightfully follows lease, bad landlord gets what’s deserved

Tenant gets revenge on landlord and commenters approve

Tenant gets revenge on terrible landlord, leaves him high and dry

Landlord’s negligence leads to tenant’s victory

Contracts exist for a reason, NTA for following it

Tenant rightfully leaves negligent landlord, good riddance

Not the a**hole. But what did the tenant do?

Safety first! Commenter supports landlord’s decision.

Tenant’s last minute renewal problem, not landlord’s fault. NTA

Tenant rightfully leaves after lease ends, landlord at fault

Clear cut judgement, no a-hole here

Lease doesn’t require notice. NTA for not giving one.

Tenant not at fault, but should move on and stand up.

Tenant’s loophole leaves landlord fuming, but NTA legally speaking

Tenant’s move gets landlord fuming, but commenter approves

Tenant’s move gets approval, landlord left fuming

Know your lease and local laws before non-renewal. NTA.