Some People You Can't Reach

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Tenant signs a lease that says no dogs. They move in. 6 months later, “Can we get a dog?” I answer, “No.” Six month later, “Can we get a dog?” I answer, “No.” 8 months later, they get a dog, but don’t tell me or the property manager WHO LIVES NEXT DOOR TO THEM.

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They had been taking the dog out the opposite side of the house from the property manager. Because, right, SHE WOULD NEVER FIND OUT, RIGHT?

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So, a month in, my parents, WHO LIVE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TENANT, notice the dog, mention to the property manager, who goes over and confronts her. Tenant asks if she can keep the dog, it's only temporarily, it’s her dad’s dog. Her dad's sister committed suicide.

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I wait until after Christmas, because I’m a nice person, then give her a 10 days notice to cure (get rid of the dog) or vacate. I also send over a lease addendum where they can pay increased rent and increased deposit and keep the dog.

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She freaks.

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Due date is today. She hasn’t told anyone (me or the property manager) what they chose.

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So, I text, “You need to tell us what you decide. No choice is a continuation of the lease, and you are financially responsible for the remaining months."

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BOOM.

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“This is your fault. You made us move."

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“You forced this on us! You made a family move in the middle of winter!"

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To which I respond, “Oh, you’re moving out. Thank you for letting us know your choice."

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“This wasn’t our choice. You told us to move out."

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“I gave you 3 choices. 1. Get rid of the dog. 2. Move out. 3. Pay increased rent. You are saying you are choosing to move out. Thank you for letting us know your choice."