Tearing A Rent In The Truth
(Rent is due on the 1st of each month, and late after the 5th. After the 5th, a late fee applies. Today is the 6th.)
Tenant: “Here’s my rent. I was going to drop my money order in the drop slot last night but I got tied up late at work and was too tired to drive over. I’m sorry. Can you waive the late fee?”
Me: “Well, let me see. Hmm, the date the money order was printed on was today, the 6th. So you just lied to my face.”
Tenant: *completely unashamed* “Ha ha. Well… yeah. You know.”
Me: “No, I don’t know.” *hands back rent* “Please come back when you have the additional late fee.”
Tenant: “That’s just wrong! It’s only a day!”
Me: “No, ma’am. It’s the lying that’s wrong here.”
Tenant: *slams door and leaves in indignant huff* “I’m going to call your boss and have you fired. Oooh, and you’re racist!”