Landlady Criticized for Restricting Tenants to Weekdays Only
The landlady criticized for prohibiting tenants from staying on weekends because the boarding house is reportedly closed during those days.
Recently, Mercy Rivera, a Facebook user, sparked reactions after announcing unusual rules for her tenants, stating they could only stay on weekdays. The post garnered various reactions from the online community.
According to the post, the boarding house is available only from Monday to Friday, as the premises are closed and locked every weekend. The boarding house, located in Lapaz near St. Therese, accommodates four tenants per room with double-deck beds, a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and no curfew on weekdays.
However, it’s strictly off-limits from 1 AM every Saturday until 6 AM the following Monday.
The rent is priced at P2,000 monthly, with water costing an additional P100 per month and electricity charges based on a submeter. Potential tenants are required to pay one month’s advance rent.
Visitors are allowed, and there’s no weekday curfew, but the weekend restriction has left many baffled.
In another post, a student shares bittersweet moment leaving parents at home to return to boarding house
Netizens were quick to express their opinions, questioning the practicality of such rules. Many argued that the policy defeats the purpose of providing housing, especially for those who need consistent accommodations.
Others joked about how the arrangement seems to treat tenants more like temporary guests rather than full-time boarders.
While some saw humor in the situation, others were more concerned about tenants possibly getting locked inside if they fail to vacate on time. The landlady explained in her post that the policy is due to the boarding house being padlocked every weekend.
Here is the full post:
“Goodeve. Ngita ako ma bulos boy sa naghalin nga boarder sa akon bh. Bale 4 kamo sa room, 2 ka double deck. May sariling cr man. Take note, weekdays lang pwede ka stay. Weekends (Saturday, Sunday) bawal sa boarding house. Gina padlock ang bh 1am every Saturday bahala ang malockan sa sulod. Will re-open 6am every Monday.
Monthly Rent: P2,000.00 (Monday to Friday)
Free Wifi
Electricity: depende sa submeter
Water: P100.00/month
1 month advance only.
No curfew
Visitors alllowed
Location: Lapaz, near St. Therese
May ara man for girls pero sa tapos bulan pa available kay ubuson pa nila ila advance. ”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
