The Original Post
I live in an old house that’s been converted into three units. All three share the same water line, and the landlord pays for it.
I work a blue-collar job and come home dirty every day, usually between 4–6. I shower as soon as I get home because I actually need to.
Lately, my neighbors have been showering at the same time. Almost every day this week, they’ve turned their shower on while I’m already in mine.
When they do, the water pressure drops and the water gets noticeably colder. It’s not ice cold, but it’s definitely not warm anymore. When I turn my shower off, I can still hear theirs running.
It’s frustrating because I’m already in the shower and they don’t wait.
So now, when I notice they’ve started their shower while I’m in mine, I finish quickly, get out, and leave my shower running specifically so they don’t get warm water.
Since I don’t pay for water, I dont care if i keep it running for 30 minutes with no one in.
If I can’t have warm water, neither can they.
What Reddit Said
Reddit absolutely loved this petty revenge story. Most users cheered OP’s creative solution to the hot water problem. However, many commenters pointed out that this living situation sounds sketchy. The top comment suggested making it even worse by running sinks and flushing toilets.
Meanwhile, several Redditors raised serious concerns about the building setup. In fact, the most upvoted comment suggested this might be an illegal conversion. Many urged OP to contact local zoning offices about the shared water system.
The Verdict
The overwhelming consensus: OP’s revenge was perfectly justified. This neighbors stealing hot water situation called for exactly this type of response. Most agreed that if you can’t beat inconsiderate neighbors, make them as miserable as they’re making you. This is classic petty revenge at its finest, though it might also be a case of housing problems that need official attention.
Original post from r/pettyrevenge (2,073 upvotes, 192 comments)