‘He should pay it all’: Renters debate how couple making $180K and $40K respectively should split their rent

As a brand new New Yorker, I often think about the circumstances under which I would be able to live «on my own.» Even if I suddenly came into a large amount of money, I probably wouldn’t be financially savvy to live alone unless I won the lottery. The best idea I’ve come up with …
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‘Time to move, I guess’: Careless landlord empties tenant’s fridge, leaving everything to spoil

Your fridge is your sanctuary. It’s where you keep your most precious memories (leftovers) and where you plan your most ambitious visions for the future (fresh produce). The state of my fridge reflects the state of my mind. Sometimes it is full of possibility– zucchini waiting to be sauteed, eggs ready to be fried. It’s …
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‘They need their 25-year-old to subsidize their lifestyle’: Mom charges son $600 in rent, retaliates when he wants to move out

Living with your parents when you’re an adult is a tough gig. It’s nice to have a free (or usually cheap) place to land, but it often comes at a price. You usually forgo your privacy, independence, and some level of maturity. But it’s a tradeoff. Rent is incredibly expensive these days, no matter where …
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‘Wow, that’s awkward’: Sketchy landlord wants to use tenant’s pool on weekends

I’ve never been lucky enough to have my own pool, few are. I’d love to one day and feel the luxury of swimming whenever the heck I want. Imagine, taking a dip at 3 AM all by your lonesome just because you feel like it. That’s the highest realm of living I could imagine. And …
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‘This is an IRL Hallmark movie villain arc’: Scrooge landlord raises rent before Christmas after LA lifts ban on rent increases

Much as it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, it’s no secret that Christmas can be a financial struggle for many. For those who celebrate, this can mean that the pressure to entertain and give gifts ends up bringing more strife than joy. This is part of the reason that generosity …
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‘What do you mean she doesn’t pay rent?’: Woman goes on rent strike after finding out sister doesn’t pay a cent

These parents had a great arrangement with their kids regarding rent, until they actually talked about their financial situation.  Living with your parents used to be the kind of thing that lots of people only did until they were in their late teens or early twenties. But these days, it’s more common than ever to …
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Bleak «Shared Rooms» for Rent in Palo Alto Inspire Horror and Ridicule

It doesn’t take the misfortune of not having a stable living situation to realize that many cities are in the middle of a housing crisis. Renting an apartment hasn’t been this stressful in a long time, and some places are worse than others.  Many parts of California are notorious for their inaccessible rent prices, and …
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Seething Tenants Get Satisfying Revenge On Landlord Trying To Unfairly Evict Them

In many parts of the world, there’s no greater headache than participating in the rental market (if you’re a renter). Landlords can be a notoriously tricky bunch, and there are far too many out there who want nothing more than to swindle those they rely on for their passive income. Nonetheless, millions of us have …
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Austin Tenant Shares Horror At Being Congratulated For $2.5K Rent Increase

When you’re somebody who rents the place where you live, it’s easy to feel like you’re being played. Every month, we spend one third or even more of our income for the privilege of having a roof over our heads, and half the time said roof isn’t all that great anyway. On top of that, …
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Apartment Complex Ignites Debate By Publicly Shaming Households Late On Rent

Realistically, most of us are only a couple of missed paychecks away from not having a place to live. It’s not a nice thought, but it is an unfortunate reality — one that some people have a lot more experience with than others.  Dealing with many landlords can be a prickly experience at the best …
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