Today, I came home to a lease violation and a $220 fine after a routine pest control visit. The violation: my single beta fish in a small bowl. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I came home to an eviction notice after an apartment inspection. The reason? Having an unauthorized pet that could cause unnecessary damage to my suite. My pet is a goldfish. FML
Today, I watered a dying communal plant. I was fined $250 for littering. FML
Today, I heard a loud crashing noise. I ran into the kitchen to see what it was. My cat had knocked over my fish bowl and had my Beta in her mouth. After scolding her and rescuing it, I decided to clean its bowl. When I went to dump some of the water in the sink, my fish went down the drain. FML
Today, it was confirmed that the "no pet rule" in my apartment complex is so strict that I'm not even allowed to have sea monkeys. FML
Today, I bought a new Siamese Fighting Fish. I was so happy with my new fish so I bought him an expensive lovely bowl, some weeds, and a toy for the bowl. I left the room to get the fish food. When I returned, the fish was gone, and the cat was sitting on the table. FML
Today, I received a $500 fine for an "unruly" dog. I don't have a dog. FML
Today, I came home to my boyfriend emptying his bowels into my aquarium. FML
Today, I bought a new goldfish. While leaving my fish on my balcony to go get fish food, I hear a loud squawk and splash, I race outside to see a bird flying off with my fish. FML
Today, my apartment complex added $250 to the $1,000 my roomate and I already owe because of an unauthorized pet and complaints from neighbors that our dog barks all night long. We don't have a dog, we don't even have a pet. FML
Today, after living in my new apartment for barely three weeks, I found mice living under my dishwasher. When I brought it up to the managers, they said I'd have to pay for an exterminator myself since they weren't there when they cleaned. FML
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In_a_fishbowl 6
If the lease says no pets then you totally deserve it.
ryukk_fml 3
wtf? how is that a lease violation?
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Comments (85)
RainWind 0
A fish... I'd write back claiming it was sushi.
domosumo 0
Contest it. You could potentially be in breach of a contractual condition if they can successfully argue that a 'reasonable person' would have interpreted 'no pets' to include a fish. You would need to search previous cases to see if anything has come up in your jurisdiction and what the ruling was. You could also respond as #71 stated and say that it was to form part of a special dinner you were making.. fresh food is important to many.. Either way, I wouldn't pay the fine and would use the money to buy a decent tank with the right equipment for that little fighter you have - you'll know he's happy when he starts making a bubble nest.
MistyLazuli 0
U r completely within ur rights to contest it! And t presiding member will favour u coz they're sick of petty crap in court!
TheCube 6
I ******* hate such strict policies. FYL
weedpecker 6
YDI for keeping a betta in a small bowl. They should not be in small bowls, nor in large bowls. They should be in a pretty large fish tank. Fish go crazy in bowls and in small tanks.
Lucia_Malpense 14
*betta
Souris_fml 3
Betta fish shouldn't be kept in a small bowl. They need a heater, too, I doubt you could fit one of those in a bowl :/ Anyhow, it's the first time I ever hear about such a situation 0.0
rllyfrickenbored 17
STOP DOING TEXT SPEAK!!!! IT DOESN'T MAKE YOU SOUND COOL AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!! ALSO I COULD BARELY ******* UNDERSTAND!!!! THIS APPLIES FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bonjourhello 25
You shouldn't keep them in small spaces. Mine lives in a large tank on his own and he's a very happy fish. He plays in the filter
KingKralj 31
YDI for having a fish in a bowl. Minimum for a betta fish is 5 gallons.