Today, my landlord informed me that from now on, she'd prefer if I paid my rent in cash each month. Apparently, I "look sketchy" and she didn't "ever want to deal with the hassle of a bounced check." 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’m a dealer at a casino so I get a lot of cash tips, which is a pain to deposit at the bank, so I use it to pay my rent in cash instead. I was unaware that paying rent in cash makes your landlord assume you are a prostitute and try to hire you for an evening. FML
Today, my landlord emailed me, stating that she hasn't been receiving my rent. After some investigation, I found out she's been using the money to buy booze, and hasn't been putting it into the house owner's account. FML
Today, my roommate and I received a non-payment notice from our landlord, over a dishonored check that was used to pay the rent. I give my roommate money for my share and she handles the checks. Apparently, her trip to Puerto Rico was more important than paying rent. FML
Today, I found out the paycheck I deposited on Tuesday bounced. This means that the checks I sent to my landlord, the electric and gas company and my mom will also bounce. When I told my boss, we got into an argument over bank fees and he fired me. I had thumped him, though. FML
Today, I had to pay a $150 late fee because my landlord didn't receive the rent check. My boyfriend had addressed the envelope to himself and put the landlord's as the return address. FML
Today, I learned that my building never received my rent check. Now not only do I have to pay a $40 late fee, but also a $40 fee to stop the payment of the check that went god knows where. FML
Today, my ridiculously paranoid mom was almost arrested after she caused a huge scene outside her apartment's leasing office. She demanded to pay her rent with a money order, even though they’re only accepting online payments due to the quarantine. She thinks they’re trying to steal her information. FML
Today, in the doughnut shop I usually go to, I bought 3 dozen to take home. A new clerk rang me up and, with an attitude, said the store is cashless only now. Despite me showing cash to pay with like I always do, I was judged by other customers as if I was a deadbeat. She then threw a fit for cancelling and returning the items. FML
Today, I had to text my landlord to tell him I’m gonna be short on rent. The guy who mugged me last night took the money I made from tips that was supposed to complete my rent. He replied, “Wow that’s wild. I don’t know how you’re gonna come up with the rest by 11:59 tonight, or you’re evicted in 30 days.” FML
Today, a week after spending most of my paycheck on a down-payment and rent on a new apartment, I found out the "landlord" I paid was a scammer. Turns out the real owner was away on vacation, and he'd stolen most of her stuff before showing me the place. FML
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Top comments
gc327072 31
Freaking stereotypes... Just because I'm in a wheelchair doesn't mean I'm retarded. Fuggin idiots. FYL, stereotypes oppress us all.
onlychildFTW 34
There's a stereotype that people in wheelchairs are retarded? I've never heard that one before. But I don't hang with idiots.
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Comments (113)
Schizomaniac 24
This is where you handle the situation in a mature and diplomatic manner. Burn the bitch's house down.
loserman67 36
Your landlord is an asshole and deserves to be treated as such. Honor the request and pay the rent at the very last minute every month with a big bag of assorted change. I know someone else already said pay it in pennies, but that's too easy. Assorted change has to seperated first, then counted. I bet the "pay in cash" request won't last very long.
trippythehippy 6
Hmm very valid point..
antixx101 0
Ah ha!! Damn landlords give her monopoly money mixed in with your rent!! :)
Stephen654 4
If you're going to pay in cash insist on a recipt
ProtectTheVibe 2
despite what she says pay with a check. it's a lot easier to claim someone lost cash but if it clears through your bank you have documentation
PowerRussia 2
Pay in pennies, and don't roll them up >:D
pinkredneck30 2
Be careful. It could be her trying to make some cash, Then claim you never paid! So if she doesn't want a personal check get a money order. So if she says you didn't pay they can track to see who cashed the money order. Better to do it that way then just cash.
Ins0mau 20
Most landlords here in Australia use internet banking. Cheques or cash both seem old fashioned for paying your rent.
fordneagles 34
I guess the banks are too busy cashing cheques to set up Bpay :(
dohboi 2
Americans are also backwards in that they get paid wages and dole by cheque wtf
FireFlie07 20
Give her a money order. There is no way to prove that she took the cash unless she gives you a signed receipt every time
ashleyjtravis 3
Well good things that illegal. Here in Canada anyways