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Landlord Ignores Tenant Rat Infestation Complaint To Remind Them No Pets And Rent Is Due

This meme is a screenshot of an iOS iMessage conversation between a renter and their landlord. The tenant first sends a photograph of their bathroom, where multiple rats are visible scattered across the tiled floor, alongside a message that reads 'There's a family of rats living in my bathroom!'. Instead of addressing the reported hazardous rodent infestation, the landlord replies with two dismissive messages: first stating 'No pet allowed in building' implying the tenant is keeping the rats as pets, then following up with 'Also rent is due' to demand timely rent payment. The humor comes from the dark irony of the landlord's complete negligence of a serious habitability issue, while prioritizing enforcing building rules and collecting rent above all else.
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There's a family of rats living in my bathroom!
No pet allowed in building
Also rent is due

Overview

This meme is a screenshot of an iOS iMessage conversation between a renter and their landlord. The tenant first sends a photograph of their bathroom, where multiple rats are visible scattered across the tiled floor, alongside a message that reads 'There's a family of rats living in my bathroom!'. Instead of addressing the reported hazardous rodent infestation, the landlord replies with two dismissive messages: first stating 'No pet allowed in building' implying the tenant is keeping the rats as pets, then following up with 'Also rent is due' to demand timely rent payment. The humor comes from the dark irony of the landlord's complete negligence of a serious habitability issue, while prioritizing enforcing building rules and collecting rent above all else.

Origin notes

This meme originates from a viral text exchange that circulated widely across social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Instagram as a relatable joke about unresponsive, negligent landlords who prioritize rent collection over maintaining safe living conditions for their tenants. Per the provided additional information, this specific iteration was shared on X.com by user meme.jpg.

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