Scenario:
I rent out a townhouse. The potential occupants are real nice, but, as usual, short on funds. They however mention that they are looking for a long term lease. So me, being nice (my thread, don't argue that point), offer them an ±11% discount on the rent if they lease for at least 3 years. Everyone is happy.....
FF to 13 months later. They phone and say they are moving out by end of the month. After a lot of stress I find new ocupants...good for me...
The previous occupants however have the cheek to want their deposit back!
The contract was/is a 3 year contract with 3 month notice period after 3 years with a penalty clause that states the occupants have to pay the discount per month stayed in one lump sum if they move out before the 3 years are over.
Because I'm such a nice guy I'm only keeping the deposit (which is less than half of the penalties) instead of claiming the penalties and the deposit.
Now I am the a$$hole who is not nice to them.
It's people like that, that make me hate myself for not being and arrogant slime-bag who would sue the last living cent from them....