Today, I moved into a new house. The landlord insists it's OK for her to come up whenever she wants because she owns the house. We aren't allowed to lock the doors and she has two 8-year-olds. They come into the bathroom every time they hear the shower running. We have a clear shower curtain. 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, I woke up to my step-mother taking a shower in my bathroom. Of course, this would be fine, if my bathroom wasn't connected to my room and closet, or that I live in an apartment in their back yard, built before she moved in. FML
Today, I found out that I bought a house next door to crazy people. She asked me if I would mind not showering when her husband is at home, because he can hear me and knowing I’m naked on the other side of the wall turns him on, which is a nuisance for her. He’s unemployed. He’s always at home, the creep. FML
Today, my girlfriend and I decided to sneak into the shower at her house while her parents went out to eat and a movie. Half way through our shower we heard a knocking at the door, it was her mom. We had left all of our clothes downstairs. Safe to say I won't be allowed there any more. 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, I learned it's not safe to take a bath if my aunt is staying over, because apparently she was never taught the "Knock before you enter" rule if the bathroom door is closed. FML
Today, sick of the unfiltered noise we hear from our neighbours in our upstairs apartment, as we're above their fence line, we signed the lease on an apartment downstairs. While I was downstairs, my partner clomped upstairs, opened the bathroom door, and took a piss. I heard EVERYTHING. FML
Today, I realized that my 14 year-old runs my home. She has her own room, while her 11 year-old sister and I (her mother) share a room. I literally have to get her permission to go anywhere as well. FML
Today, I moved into my new apartment. My neighbor is apparently crazy and thinks I'm trying to 'steal' her husband. She watches me and is super paranoid. I have a two year lease. 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, while I was sitting on the toilet, my toddler swung the door open. We just bought the house, and we have no curtains. Our new neighbor, who I haven't met, was mowing her yard. I stood half-naked to close the door, and our eyes met. I froze. She waved. FML
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twilight_lupus 13
No. No it's not okay. If I'm not mistaken that's illegal for her to do.
luckyd880 12
Put a chair in front of the door. That will keep them out. It's not a lock...
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luckyd880 12
Put a chair in front of the door. That will keep them out. It's not a lock...
boating_guy 33
Let them see you doing something nasty one time...it'll teach em for good
Il_Maestro 6
13- Unless they're in to that sort of thing...
luckyd880 12
This is so illegal. Def something to breach the rental contract with. Any judge would rule in ops favor. This is a breach of his/her privacy. Of course there is always more to the story than one or two sentences on an fml site but from what it sound like, totally illegal.
KK3137 31
True, but it might lead to OP being kicked out of the house..
downtime 13
Just lock the doors anyway and blackmail her. What's she gonna do?
nutcrackers 2
Not allowed to lock the doors? Moreover, not even the bathroom doors???? Wtf??
BeachBoi_Alex 7
-_- Rednecks these days. They claim to be religious yet they pull this kind of crap.
Fatlove74 6
What op needs to do is turn on the shower and wait for the little brats to run into the bathroom. Once they run in op should smack the piss out of them.
auzz1_pride 9
91) It does not matter where you are if it's America or Australia, there will always be some asshole that makes life hard on everyone. All you gotta do is feel sympathy for them and think " what a **** of a life they must have"
Megan98 18
Just buy a Michael Myers mask, and run the water. When they walk in on you, they most likely won't do it again. :)
blondebrunette11 4
Or just get a non clear shower curtain...?
smartone1947 0
Did u read the rental agreement? Bc they can put a clause in there that says they're allowed to enter the premises with or without anyone on the lease present
stewpididiot 11
Only in an emergency...
melibear89 7
If the landlord put a clause in that they can enter with or without your permission there is nothing you can do. OP needs to go over her copy of the rental agreement and see if it's there. If not then they need to tell the landlord that she needs to stop or OP will go to court over breach of contract and make the landlord pay back rent and any money OP has given her.
BeachBoi_Alex 7
fuсk yes сunt.
tjv3 10
Move out. That can't be legal unless it's in the rental agreement and you signed it
tjv3 10
Yeah this is why people should read things before they sign them
kirrra 11
even if the landlord has it in the rental agreement that they can enter whenever,I'm pretty sure a judge would still rule in ops favor,as a landlord abusing this would be frowned upon,its mainly just to cover themselves so they can enter in an emergency,and telling someone they can't lock their doors,invading privacy,that's not right. as far as I know when you rent a home,that is YOUR space for the duration you stay.
iloveturtlez 4
lol well this one's new... that must suck tho...
TayonaC 10
Well wouldn't that stink if you were frightened and "accidentally" beat them with your shower head. Tragic
supimnyancat 9
Lay out booby traps.
SupahAsian 4
I see what you did there. But what if OP's a guy? :3
F0xyTurtle 8
Moobs :)
Suchagoonnn 4
Home alone 5
NeDaroft 5
Home Alone 5 : The tables are turned
bwhahaha_fml 10
Or use some redstone and some TNT with a pressure plate somewhere to make a real nice trap :)
ABrokenHeart 11
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More like **** the 8 year olds life.
boofgall 16
First of all, there's two 8 year olds. Secondly, definitely not the central issue of this FML.
therealslim 15
Hardly, they're inflicting it upon themselves. You've missed the point.
ABrokenHeart 11
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First of all, I know there was two 8 year olds. I can read perfectly fine. Secondly, I didn't miss the point, I was just stating something.
evig_fml 16
It would appear miss, that you have lost the game.
StoryOfTheYear 15
34- Then do the 8-year olds share a single life? Why wasn't life made plural if you knew there were two of them? Don't react like they accused you of a crime. Just say you had a typo.
Suchagoonnn 4
Maybe they're siamese twins?
auzz1_pride 9
34) what were you trying to state then, cause I see no way how this can be a "**** the two 8year old lives" EDIT: unless they have some disability where thy run to the shower when they hear it.
iMeganDoll 8
34 is just trying to be a mean bitch, ignore her OP.
Jaxx66 21
I'm sorry 3, but the 8 year olds are not in any way unhappy. They'd even not agree that their life deserves an FML. I'm sure they both are very happy they don't have to hide books or websites too ease their curiosity. They have a perfectly good woman showering upstairs who's for some reason listening to their crazed mother.
twilight_lupus 13
No. No it's not okay. If I'm not mistaken that's illegal for her to do.
boofgall 16
It IS illegal. Move the **** out, fast. I was in a situation like that before OP, get out while you can.
evig_fml 16
23- calm down man 0.0 maybe they should try talking about it before op rushes out of the rented space like he(she) is being chased by some demented person with an axe.
the_anti_hipster 7
40--if you were paying to live in a place where your privacy wasn't respected and you felt helpless, you'd be a little desperate too. What OP's landlord is doing is illegal. And creepy. There are laws to protect tenants from exactly this shit. FYL OP. and if you can, get a new shower curtain...then call someone.
yetanotherginger 19
Certainly creepy, but OP didn't say "I checked the tenancy agreement and there is no clause giving permission to do this" - if OP didn't bother to read the whole agreement then it may actually give the landlord the right to do this. Normally there will be a clause saying they have the right to enter 'during normal business hours' or 'at a time which is not unreasonable', but if the landlord drafted the agreement and wanted the right to do this, they probably didn't draft it to exclude what they wanted to do.
biggshow13 2
You're an idiot.
laden_swallow09 35
Who?? Use the author's screenname or post # if you're going to post in response to someone else's. Alleviates a lot of confusion and makes you look somewhat competent. I didn't need to this time because I'm right below you.
MikeonFML 17
40- two 8 year olds are worse than a demented axe murderer btw
skullofdarkness 18
131 I think 130 was referring to 129, which by the same reason you didn't include a number, means he doesn't have to either.
bubbywaldo 0
92, I don't thiink so. if the contract violates the law it's an illegal contract. the hard thing will be dealing with it. cops? lawyer? better business bureau?
frank223d 9
Minimum 24 hours notice is required in advance or it is illegal for anyone to enter the the house for anything other than an emergency unless there is a claus that states otherwise, and if there is and you singed it ydi opp read your contract
metal_freak_93 4
yeah thats illegal, at least where i am. owners have rights, but unless you signed something saying that its ok, then they cant do that. id do something abt that
hottay7164 18
It's actually not illegal for the owner of the home to drop by whenever they want, they still own the house, it is still theirs your just occupy it. It's nice when you are given a heads up but it is not needed. It's just wrong the way she does it, by bringing her kids and letting them walk in on you.
F0xyTurtle 8
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Tell the landlord to control their children?
FMLshark 12
Like that's the only problem.
StoryOfTheYear 15
For some reason I think she won't care about controlling her children.
auzz1_pride 9
I doubt the landlord will take OP seriously.
Purplefluff 6
How about tell the landlord to stop being a weird creeper..
leah0626 4
Def!!
mishaparis 7
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And you didn't think of changing the shower curtain to one that doesn't bare you for all to see?
unknown_user5566 27
6- OP shouldn't have to. It is certainly not okay for the landlord and his/her children to invade privacy like that.
GothInside 6
Not to mention illegal!!!
coldashell 23
Call the cops
ChickInGreenVans 12
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and what are they gonna do.. Laugh at the situation.. Really now..
auzz1_pride 9
75) no I'm pretty sure that OP's landlord can get prosecuted for taking away OPs legal rights and privacy, I would assume parental services would take the children away as well for not controlling her children.
ChickInGreenVans 12
#80.. Have you..
auzz1_pride 9
89) what does your comment refer to?
laden_swallow09 35
She's referring to her previous comment, #75, in attempt to finish it. Either she is not aware of the Edit feature, she didn't realize her mistake until after the editing period had passed, or she thought it'd be cute to finish her sentence with another posting in order to sound cute or add a dramatic pause. It's still a fail in one way or the others.
auzz1_pride 9
135) if what you say is true then why did it take her 40 minutes to edit it, and why did she put the number of my post at the start?
lalalanono 8
Move and report her if she hassles you about it. Landlords have to give you notice before entering your rented space.
DasHaas 9
Either this is illegal, or you need to move to a country where the laws make sense.
Il_Maestro 6
In Pennsylvania, USA it is illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outside.
reddudeover 2
33 - Crosses USA off of the list... Germany here I come.
F0xyTurtle 8
In Germany, it is illegal to wear a mask. And pillows are considered a "passive" weapon.
Subtext 10
61: Not exactly true. Both of it just refers to a public protest or demonstration (or similar). The law just says that people are not allowed to cover their faces there and that they are not allowed to bring items that might prevent the police from successfully intervening or that might be indicative of a disposition towards violence. AFAIK there is no official list of passive weapons :)
whippymcdumb4zs 0
It is illegal, it's classified as invasion/breaking and entering of privacy. If the landlady wants to come and do an inspection thats fine so long as she gives 1 week notice, now if she wants to come over the tenant needs to invite her in in order to be legally in the house.
cdsg23 15
In Vermont, USA it is illegal to whistle underwater. Also physically impossible.
_Peppermint_ 34
That's disguising. Sorry op, it's not your fault adults don't know how to be better parents and discipline. I'd trick them and lock them in the bathroom for as long as I'd want.