Is it unethical to hide that I’m the landlord?

posted 5 months ago

Hi Chapos throwaway for obvious reasons.

I’ve managed to buy an apartment, two bedrooms. I live in it, but I rent the other room out. Is it unethical for me to hide that I’m the owner?

I don’t really lie-lie, like if I’m asked straight up I’ll answer, but I’ll avoid it if possible.

It’s mostly because it creates an odd power dynamic and I’d rather have a flatmate than a tenant if that makes sense.

Reason I bought is I don’t want to deal with landlords, obviously.

Do I get the wall?

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5 months ago

exploitative, but less so than almost any other option available to most people

It’s exactly as exploitative as every other option available in OP’s area according to OP himself, as he says he is charging market rate.

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