Is working from home a reason to raise the rent?

Dealing with landlords can be a huge pain in the neck, and the landlord from this story, which was shared on the tenant subreddit, was no exception. They think that just because they have a certain amount of power (they own the property in which you live), it entitles them to everything. In reality, they’re not even really providing a service. But they know you need a place to live, so sometimes they’ll try to squeeze you for everything you have. That’s what happened here, when a landlord came up with a completely invalid reason to charge someone more rent. But since the tenant was a first-time renter, they didn’t know any better. Sometimes ignorance can be a huge reason that someone takes advantage of you. That’s why it’s helpful to have a resource such as the internet to help shed light on your situation.