Today, my psycho landlord threatened to take me to court if I don't pay my rent on time this month. I'd totally understand if he weren't my father-in-law, and if the reason I didn't pay on time before was because of hospital fees I'd incurred for an emergency appendectomy. 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, my lawyer threatened to sue me because I can't afford his bill, which he sent to me after getting me out of a lawsuit. FML
Today, my horrible parents turned up to the restaurant I work at just to mess with me. Dad forgot his wallet, what a surprise, and asked me to pay the bill. I refused so my manager got involved. My dad got arrested, I got fired and might lose my lousy flat if I’m late on the rent. FML
Today, I'm being evicted from my apartment for not paying rent. My father is the on-site landlord, meaning I now have to move my stuff downstairs into his place, and hear every day how I'm a failure. FML
Today, the guy I live with demanded that I get a job or start paying rent. It'd be perfectly reasonable, if he wasn't my husband, and if I hadn't just given birth to our first child. FML
Today, I had to attend a telephone hearing with my landlord, regarding debt and other things. I spent two weeks getting my defence ready. I was prepared and had so much against him. He dropped all complaints but the debt. I had proof it should be reduced or reassessed. He still won and I can’t afford the payments. FML
Today, my tiny apartment flooded. My family lives out of state and the few friends I have all gave me B.S. excuses for why I can't stay over for a few nights. I'm so broke this month that I'll probably have to hit up my psycho ex. 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, my landlord, due to a past of being an asshole and now enhanced with dementia, suddenly jumped down my throat for parking incorrectly in the driveway, because there's no room for their two cars. He hasn't had two cars in a year. FML
Today, not only did my deadbeat brother mooch off me for six months, wreck my car, and screw my wife, he just successfully sued me for the medical bills he incurred when I caught them and beat him within an inch of his life. Twelve fucking grand in debt. I should have just stabbed him. FML
Today, we received a wedding invitation from a couple who are renting an apartment from us. They haven't paid rent for several months. My father is listed as the "principal sponsor." FML
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Top comments
supertacowaffle 41
That's harsh, hope you're well again OP, and that you can come to an agreement on your rent :(
Drnavid 13
sometimes you're just far better off without relatives!
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Comments (32)
supertacowaffle 41
That's harsh, hope you're well again OP, and that you can come to an agreement on your rent :(
vampire623 6
if it was me I would not worry about it because as long as you're not a few months behind they won't do anything
soulreaper12296 28
#27, It doesn't matter if you're a month behind on rent or a week. They can kick you out whenever they want for being late.
scyth3s 13
That's not true at all. In nearly all cases the law requires minimum thirty days notice.
DrFood 8
But they can still kick you out on 30 days notice if you miss your rent by a week.
cOOkiEzRgOOd 22
You'd think he'd be a little more understanding OP. Maybe it's time to move to another apartment
ThatHorse 15
If my family is any example at all, then I can say that family gets grouchy and batshit bullheaded insane when it comes to money.
JustinJK 21
My family let's me live rent free. Idk why families fight about money.
bobslawnservice 16
That is because people think that they can get away with all sorts of rubbish because the people they owe money to are family.
peceout 29
What a dick. Especially since he knew what has happened.
Drnavid 13
sometimes you're just far better off without relatives!
746278Ab 14
Time to get a new apartment... I would hate to have him as a landlord! Grow some space between him and your new family
Hunkapoo 19
he doesn't sound like a reasonable person. if he takes you to court im sure it would go in your favor, one month isn't that late and the.circumstances are mitigating.
toaster87 19
Probably wouldn't go in their favor, but it depends what is on the lease agreement. Family or not, it is their responsibility to pay rent according to the lease agreement they signed. Now from a family standpoint, FYL he sounds like a total dickwad.
ninjaassassinguy 17
Al least you didn't die
WitEluded 13
Sorry, but a bill is a bill. It is unclear if you were only late one time or if this medical thing happened a while ago and you are still catching up. If you knew you were going to be late, you should have told him beforehand, not just expected him to give you a pass because he is family.
shmoooopie 29
I don't think op knew they were going to have an emergency appendectomy
WitEluded 13
Of course no one knows when they will have an emergency come up, but the people who plan ahead of time for emergencies are the ones who have a far easier time dealing with them. Feel free to down vote. I know personal responsibility is not popular.
elusiveshame 22
I 100% agree with you. It sucks an emergency happened, but that doesn't excuse being delinquent on any obligation such as paying your bills.
helsingmusique18 11
I agree with you somewhat, however due to the fact that there was an emergency there can be a bit of leeway as far as time is concerned. It isnt like OP didn't pay the bill, they were just late. People get behind bills all the time, as long as you do pay it as soon as possible thats a better outcome than not paying. What he said was essentially unnecessary due to the fact that he knew OP had a medical emergency and still did pay the bills, it was just not timely, so OP has had the intent of paying the bills. There is a difference between being late and not paying at all.
khorstmye 15
What if OPs father in law has a mortgage on the house? I don't think the bank will be giving him too much leeway on paying that on time. Every one has bills to pay.
ftloosenfanzfree 7
If it's a one time thing they actually can be accommodating. I know the bank my mortgage is with (SunTrust) actually has a two week grace period every month. And if I had some kind of one-time emergency they would possibly work with me. This is from their website: "Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? We understand that difficult financial times can happen to good people. Let us show you how we can help. If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payments due to circumstances beyond your control, we may be able to help. We have a number of ways to work with you during these difficult financial times that may help you keep your home. If you are having trouble, please do not delay in contacting us."
Shade1982 21
They do have options to help you, but in the end the bill still has to be paid...
rabbi1010 29
fyl op. It doesnt sound like theres much room for compromise but i would try to talk to him about making a partial payment. And then a written agreement between you both for when the rest of the amount will be paid. then if he does take you to court you can explain that you tried to work it out
musicforhearts 15
I understand that he wants his money, but family should always come first and he should've been a little more understanding. He sounds like a total jerk. FYL.