The Landlord's Demands
You're the landlord, and it's time to put your foot down. Your tenant's been slacking, and it's up to you to remind them who's in charge. Will you take mercy or take control?
- It's a sweltering Monday in June, and you're the landlord of a small apartment complex. You've been noticing that your tenant, who's been renting from you for a while now, has been having some trouble paying the rent on time. You've received a few complaints from other tenants about the noise levels coming from their apartment, and you're not impressed. You've decided to pay them a visit to discuss the issues and remind them who's in charge.
- You knock on the door, and after a brief moment, it's answered by your tenant, who's looking a bit disheveled. You take in the sight of them, noticing how they're stranded in worn-out clothes, with a hint of sweat and a lazy smile. You can't help but feel a sense of dominance wash over you, knowing you hold the power in this situation.
- As you step inside, you notice the state of the apartment. It's cluttered, and there are dirty dishes piled up in the sink. You make a mental note to add some extra fees to their next rent bill. Your tenant tries to make small talk, but you're not having it. You're here to discuss business, not make friends.
- You take out a folder filled with papers and receipts, and begin to explain the situation to your tenant. You're firm but polite, making it clear that you expect them to start taking their responsibilities more seriously. As you speak, you can't help but notice the way your tenant's eyes dart around the room, avoiding yours.
- As the conversation continues, you start to feel a sense of tension building. It's clear that your tenant is intimidated by you, and you can't help but enjoy the feeling. You start to think about all the ways you could 'help' them get back on track, and a sly smile spreads across your face.
Preparation steps:
- To set the scene, clear out a room in your home and make it look like a messy, cluttered apartment. You can add some dirty dishes, empty beer bottles, and unwashed laundry to really drive the point home.
- Make sure you're both dressed appropriately for the roles. The landlord can wear business attire, while the tenant can wear worn-out, casual clothes.
- Consider adding some props like a folder with papers, a clipboard, or even a fake 'eviction notice' to really get into character.
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Some tips:
- To really get into character, try to think about what kind of landlord you want to be. Are you strict and serious, or a bit more lenient? What kind of demands will you make of your tenant?
- Play on the power dynamic between the two of you. The landlord has the upper hand, but the tenant can try to negotiate or even flirt their way out of trouble.
- Don't be afraid to get a bit creative with the scenario. Maybe the landlord has some hidden motives, or the tenant is hiding a secret of their own. The more you commit to the roles, the hotter it'll get.
Dialogue ideas:
- You're lucky I'm a reasonable man, or I'd kick you out on your ass, but instead, I'll give you a second chance... for a price
- I can see you're having trouble keeping up, why don't I take you in hand and show you how it's done
- You're clearly not taking care of yourself, or my property for that matter, maybe you need someone to take care of you
- You should be grateful I'm not raising your rent, or worse, evicting you, but instead I'll just take... other forms of payment
- I like the way you look when you're struggling, it's almost as if you're begging for my mercy