My Landlord Raised My Rent Because I Got a Promotion — Big Mistake Messing With

Anna, a single mom of three, finally catches a break—a long-overdue promotion after years of grinding. It’s not life-changing money, but it’s hope. Maybe she can finally say yes to new shoes, school trips, name-brand cereal. But her sleazy landlord Frank? He sees her LinkedIn update and jacks the rent by $500—no improvements, just spite.“Congrats on the raise,” he smirks. “Figured it’s time to charge you more.” Anna’s had enough. She’s not one to go down swinging—she goes down strategizing. Quietly,

she gives her 30-day notice. Then, she posts the truth online: a working mom punished for succeeding. The internet does the rest. Other women come forward with horror stories. The post goes viral. A local watchdog picks it up. TikToks are made. Frank tries to backpedal. “Let’s keep the rent the same.” Too late. Anna finds a new home through a friend. Smaller,