My Landlord Raised My Rent Because I Got a Promotion — Big Mistake Messing With a Single Working Mom of Three

When Anna, a single mom of three, earns a promotion, her landlord Frank hikes her rent by $500, smugly citing her new job. Tired of his neglect and condescension, Anna decides she’s done playing nice. A 36-year-old raising Liam, Maya, and Atlas, she’s juggled work and motherhood in a modest rental for years. Frank’s ignored repairs and belittled her, but this time, he’s underestimated her resolve.

Anna posts about Frank’s greed in local groups, sparking outrage. Other tenants share similar stories, exposing his tactics. Facing backlash, Frank tries to backtrack, but Anna’s already found a better home with a kind landlord, Mrs. Calder. The new place has three bedrooms, a patch of grass, and a sense of safety. Frank’s listing sits empty, rent slashed. Anna and her kids settle in, no longer just surviving but thriving, proving a tired mom with receipts is a force to be reckoned with.