Today, I found out my landlord is too cheap to turn up the hot water tank enough to have a comfortable shower. There's a huge padlock on the door, she won't budge, and I'm signed in until December. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, and for the last two weeks, my asshole landlord refuses to fix the hot water supply. My shower is now so cold that peeing on myself while washing is actually helping. I need a new place. FML
Today, I found out my landlord has bought himself a new boat. He refuses to turn up the heating to save money. I'm freezing. FML
Today, my roommate decided to go on a group trip instead of paying our water bill. Now I can't shower until next week. FML
Today, after taking a shower, I realised that my landlord was peeking in the whole time through broken ventilator. Once he tried to get into my room, using his keys. I couldn't tell the landlord's wife, as I didn't have any proof so I left the house, even though my rent was long due. FML
Today, I finally found a place to stay after being kicked out by my parents. The psycho owner waited till now to tell me that my bathroom door will remain locked at all times, and that whenever I want to go in there, I have to ask him to unlock it, then do my business while he waits outside. FML
Today, my landlord refused to send a plumber over to unclog the sink. Now he wants me to pay for water damages because he didn't call a plumber sooner. FML
Today, it's been a week and a half since our hot water stopped working. Our landlord said he'll get on to it "in 3 days", after having said this already a few days before. I have to wash myself with a bucket and boiled water. FML
Today, we've hit day 4 with no hot water in my apartment. Today is also day 4 of the office insisting that the plumber is "on his way". My neighbor just got arrested for screaming at them. Looks like we'll be entering day 5 soon. FML
Today, I was asked by my live-in landlord not to put too much water in the kettle because it made the utility bills too high. This is the same woman who takes daily baths. FML
Today, my boiler packed up on me just as the weather has turned cold, with no money to have it fixed. Hello to a week of freezing cold showers. FML
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Top comments
nomudkips 4
You need to keep your water heater at 140F/60C, otherwise Legionnaire's disease bacteria can grow inside the tank. It should be 125F/50C at minimum.
bannedforlife 0
Check renter's rights in your area. There may be a standard your cheap ass landlord has to abide by.
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Comments (69)
jonathanje2 0
Not much todo if he's to cheap is it?
iEthan 5
Aww): Warm showers are bomb.
48Connor 10
Bolt cutters, cordless angle grinder, reciprocating saw, or even a hand saw. Go at it my friend.
ThreeSheetsGone 12
Dust-off and a hammer. You'll figure it out.
TraceCase_ 19
I picked a lock recently with a bobby pin, tiny screwdriver, google and a little patience. Go for it, OP!
False_Stupidity 42
I'm sure there's probably a 'Lockpicking for Dummies' book out there somewhere...
pip74205 9
OP - Please look for so_tired_zzzzzzz post, as it will actually be helpful.
pinkp909 8
That should be fun. Good luck!
NEEPLES 7
And in Canada too.
Since1998 20
You know, we dont ride polar bears to school/work and live in igloos. Its hitting 30 degrees where I am today. The only time when it gets too cold is october/november (till about march) and her lease is over in december.
RavenDesired 10
Ouch! Good luck with that! I hate being cold!
nomudkips 4
You need to keep your water heater at 140F/60C, otherwise Legionnaire's disease bacteria can grow inside the tank. It should be 125F/50C at minimum.
FYLDeep 26
Yeah, take her to court and say that she's trying to kill you with her unsafe water heating practices.
nomudkips 4
Probably wouldn't work. There are situations where it's better to keep it colder, like if you have babies / old folks / anyone else sensitive to hot water.
mudkipsan 19
So run cold water with the hot; it's not that hard. Also, yesmudkips.
christyxbee 15
Nomud, where do you see in this post that OP is a senior citizen or even a baby? Surely if they were either they wouldn't be telling te story on FML so your point seems invalid. I say lawyer up and get a case going. This seems truly unfair.
christyxbee 15
Their * not te. Stupid iPhone.
emmaa3451 11
Not to mention you live in Alberta. I feel for you.. Hahaha FYL op..:/
Daralea 21
:S I agree. This FML is made all the more painful because of that. At least OP can try and find a better place/get this solved for jan and feb, which are the real Canadian winter killers.
enonymous 9
Jedi mind tricks work wonders. I got my landlord to let me have a neon pink paint job by using it...
HeavyScout 0
*waves hand* Monopoly money will be fine...
mrahhhhh 21
FYL for having to take cold showers in Alberta.
ariannaimelda 7
Hang in there till December, then run like hell!
bannedforlife 0
Check renter's rights in your area. There may be a standard your cheap ass landlord has to abide by.
tona01 16
Yeah, that's what i was going to say, i think OP may be able to demand more hot water.
Poetaster 10
Should be fun when you don't pay rent. Notify them in writing that theyare required, by law, to keep the premisis in a "habitable" condition. This is not habitable. Then .., sue them. I hate slum lords.