Tenant Says Her Landlord Painted Lines In The Driveway As $50 “Parking Spots” To Get Around A Rent Increase

Welcome to the world of tenanthood, where the struggles of dealing with a penny-pinching landlord can sometimes feel like a never-ending battle.

The ceiling leaks? Oh well, just put a bucket under it. The heater’s been acting up? Layer up with blankets. 

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While renting is often a convenient and flexible solution, it can also come with its fair share of challenges, especially when your landlord seems to be operating on the principle of “minimal effort, maximum profit” — which is pretty standard, as we all do it, but the difference here is its their property they’re ruining in chasing an extra buck.

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Read also: New Landlord Neighbor Says Couple Can’t Share A Driveway Anymore, Ends Up With A Tiny Driveway After They Maliciously Comply

Recently, one tenant, Jo (@unaverage_j0), shared a recent situation she’s going through with her own cheap landlord. 

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Jo says her landlord is charging $50 per month for parking to get around a rent cap in her area. She lives on Prince Edward Island, Canada, where there is a rent cap.

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She’s lived at this place for 7 years and has parked in the same spot the whole time. The landlord told her they’d be making “improvements” to the parking area. Turns out, not so much.

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Read also: Tenants Can Suck Too — 30+ Landlords Share Their Worst Tenant Stories

She closes with, “We need housing reform now.”

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we need housing reform now lol #landlordsareleeches

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