"The woman prioritizes her tenants' needs over market pressures, believing in providing affordable housing for working-class individuals and artists who are often pushed out of expensive areas."
"Despite her boyfriend's financial concerns and his suggestion to charge market rent, she feels that her current tenants deserve the affordable rates she offers."
A woman rents out an accessory dwelling unit at below market rates to support working-class individuals and artists. Her boyfriend, making $300,000 a year, pressures her to charge market rent or let him move in at a reduced rate. She values her tenants and their stability, feeling that her boyfriend's financial stress should not dictate her rental decisions. She seeks advice on how to assert her boundaries and maintain her principles regarding affordable housing.
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