Obviously, things are rough these days with rents and contracts and businesses that require in-person customers in order to turn a decent profit. There have been plenty of stories about landlords who are out there trying to make things easier and better for everyone.
There have also been plenty of stories about landlords trying to take advantage of the situation, and the one in this story really takes the cake.
Before the current crisis happened, these people were re-negotiating their lease with their landlord. Even though they haven’t been open for business they were still paying rent – but the period to sign a new lease had lapsed.
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Instead of being understanding and reaching out, the landlord filed for eviction. They had 7 days to get all of their possessions out or they would be legally turned over to the landlord.
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Because of the type of business they owned, removing everything within a week – with very little staff and with movers and others who might be necessary all staying home – was going to be difficult.
But when they learned that the landlord was advertising the space WITH THEIR THINGS, well, they made it happen.
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They took the movable things. They took the things they had to unscrew. They took the disco lights and the flooring they’d installed.
And I don’t blame them one single bit.
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Now, not only does the landlord have no rent coming in, but he’s going to have to replace the floors and lights and a bunch of other stuff that he wouldn’t have had to do if he’d just been reasonable.
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That’s what you get for being completely greedy and not giving a hoot about your fellow human beings.
This might have been petty, but I approve. People like this landlord can’t be allowed to get off scot free!
What are your thoughts on this one? Sound off in the comments!
