Problem:
When Tiffany's boyfriend, Paul, unexpectedly lost his roommate and could no longer afford to live in his apartment, he moved in with Tiffany. her lease did not allow anyone who was not on the lease to occupy the premises. The landlord was not on the premises, so she was not worried about it being discovered. Her neighbor on the left, Tyra, is really incensed about Byron moving in with Tiffany. Tyra's best friend is Tiffany's neighbor on the right, Preston. When the same thing happened to Preston's girlfriend, Preston did not let her live with him because of the lease prohibition. Tyra is thinking seriously about whether to tell the landlord that Tiffany has an unauthorized person living with her.
1. Discuss the ethics of Tiffany's actions and whether Tyra should tell. "It's none of her business" is not an option.
2. Discuss Tiffany's situation as an ethical issue.
3. Who are the stakeholders?
4. What do they stand to lose by Tiffany's situation? What do they stand to gain?
5. Is it a form of stealing?
6. Is there a public policy at play?
7. Does it have monetary implications?
8. For whom? Think broadly.