Help. Me. Now. (Roommate Edition)
Nov 21, 2024Roommates are like marriages (without the tax breaks).
2 tenants + 1 house = drama central.
You know...
Those moments when your tenants start throwing hands.
Who ate the leftovers.
Who cleans the kitchen.
Your job ain't to be referee for two adults who can't share 800 sq. ft.
Think of yourself like Switzerland.
Neutral.
Unbothered
Sipping your coffee while chaos swirls.
Here's the deal:
Stay out of roommate disputes.
Your job?
Collect rent.
Fix broken stuff.
Avoid drama.
If safety is an issue — don't ignore it (duh).
But if it's just two adults acting like toddlers fighting over the last juice box?
Hard pass.
By Landlord Legal
No drama, just issue #135 of The Brief.
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