Because I got a promotion, my landlord raised my rent. It was a big mistake to mess with a single working mom of three.

Anna is a single mom of three. She finally got promoted after years of grinding—then her shady landlord raised the rent $500 out of nowhere.

“Congrats on the new job!” he said. “Figured it’s a good time to get more from you.”She’d never missed a payment. Raised her kids alone. Endured broken heaters, busted locks, mold—and silence.But now?Now she was done playing nice.Anna posted in a local moms’ group, warning others. “Avoid 116 Muscut Ave. My rent was hiked just because I got a promotion. Single moms aren’t easy targets.”Within hours, the post exploded.Turns out, dozens of others had similar stories. He became a meme. Local news caught on. A TikTok about it went viral.Two days later, he texted her:
“Hey Anna, maybe the increase was too much. Let’s go back to the old rent?”Too late.

She’d already found a new place—smaller, yes, but safer, warmer, and hers. The kids each had real beds. The new landlord brought muffins and remembered all their names.“Is this our forever home?” her youngest whispered.“It’s our better home,” she said. “Maybe forever. We’ll see.”Frank’s listing is still up—rent lowered, still no takers.But Anna? She’s finally home. And she’s not going back.