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FakeNoose

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14. I hope your son tells the landlord that this is happening

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 12:25 PM

22 hrs ago

It may turn out that the landlord is an understanding person, and maybe he/she will cover your son for the loss. You never know until you try, and June is probably the last month for the lease anyway.

You should be proud of your son because he's sticking up for someone who could be in a bad situation. However the landlord is running a business, and he/she has been using your son as an unpaid employee. The landlord has no right to expect that your son would be financially responsible to cover for any other person who happens to be renting.

The landlord is taking advantage of your son's honesty.

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My son got ripped off for $4000 and made me proud of him. [View all] NNadir Yesterday OP

You raised him well NNadir, he knows right from wrong. KS Toronado Yesterday #1

You and your wife did a great job rearing him. niyad Yesterday #2

I sincerely hope the person comes through and pays the rent. hamsterjill Yesterday #3

You should be malaise Yesterday #4

Heh. Four thousand dollars. 'Petty theft'. For some, that is more than has been seen in years. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #5

It's a fair amount of money for him to be sure but he... NNadir Yesterday #8

Good job, Mom Icanthinkformyself Yesterday #6

His compassion for his fellow human being is top notch - love how you raised him! n/t iluvtennis Yesterday #7

What a fine young man! MLAA Yesterday #9

Giving to others is wonderful but so is accepting responsibility. That woman failed to accept Wonder Why Yesterday #10

In case you didn't read the whole post... ShazzieB 19 hrs ago #23

Much more understanding than I am. I'd be wondering how many others she has and/or will rip off! Floyd R. Turbo 23 hrs ago #11

I understand your point but my son's actions are not meant to sustain a system of justice... NNadir 23 hrs ago #12

What hamsterjill said in post #3 -The universe... 3catwoman3 23 hrs ago #13

Truly! calimary 11 hrs ago #32

I hope your son tells the landlord that this is happening FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #14

You have that right. The landlord is a creep. NNadir 22 hrs ago #15

Sounds possibly unsafe... if the landlord reported it. live love laugh 22 hrs ago #16

The landlord could be a MAGAt and turn her in! Wednesdays 21 hrs ago #20

Well no, NNadir explained (post above) that the landlord is also an immigrant herself FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #22

Absolutely the right answer. Pinback 22 hrs ago #17

Well, Jesus was sold out for thirty pieces of silver Wednesdays 22 hrs ago #18

Your son is a good man... LuckyCharms 22 hrs ago #19

Sometimes It's Hard Coolgoober 21 hrs ago #21

speaking as a college instructor (this might not be a popular comment) cab67 19 hrs ago #24

I believe your son is a rich man. Dave in VA 17 hrs ago #25

He da man ! CincyDem 17 hrs ago #26

What a wonderful human being ! chouchou 17 hrs ago #27

Until the facts are known it might be a good idea to reach out to this person dlk 14 hrs ago #28

He's a good person. Joinfortmill 14 hrs ago #29

NNadir,,,,, Upthevibe 14 hrs ago #30

On a D.U., G.F.M. for your son, I'd chip in. 3Hotdogs 12 hrs ago #31

You have so much to be proud of! people 11 hrs ago #33