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lemoncurd_98 OP t1_j26c9aa wrote

Reply to comment by Deanocracy in Landlord didn't fix draft in time so am I able to ask for some money back due to increase in utilities? by lemoncurd_98

I understand your point, but $40 means a lot because we live paycheck to paycheck. That means more food or more down on our credit card. If I could just simply pay and move on, I would.

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leafonawall t1_j29zsyk wrote

The downvotes are so crass. It’s not up to anyone else to determine what amount is negligible/write off in someone else’s life. Especially when someone clearly states that it’s significant for them. “Even if” it’s $40.

OP, I don’t have helpful info but just wanted to validate you.

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lemoncurd_98 OP t1_j2a4hvn wrote

Thank you I appreciate it! I didn’t expect people being so aggravated by this question but I do understand the point of not hassling my landlord over it because she did what she could do in the time frame. I do wish I could just simply not have to worry about $40. One day tho

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Deanocracy t1_j26tv7g wrote

I’ve been pretty strapped in my life… working retail school etc paying for it all.

I cannot appreciate a $40 fluctuation being this difficult.

$400? Yeah. Been there.

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FxTree-CR2 t1_j2adi61 wrote

There was a time when $40 in my account for a week was all I had after bills.

If a $400 fluctuation is what trips you, then you’re fortunate.

Still, OP should take the L and move on. Fighting it will cost more in any foreseeable scenario — including winning.

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lemoncurd_98 OP t1_j26u89n wrote

Um okay…? I’m glad it hasn’t gotten there for you. It is for me. And both experiences can be valid. I hope you still aren’t working paycheck to paycheck anymore.

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Deanocracy t1_j26ulzl wrote

I’m not no.

Do you ever find it valuable for others to help you better understand the appropriate response to a new situation?

If so… its at the start of this thread.

If otherwise you got it handled… hope its a great ‘23

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