{"id":12165,"date":"2024-07-20T17:23:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T15:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=12165"},"modified":"2024-07-20T17:23:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T15:23:48","slug":"my-landlord-kicked-me-out-of-the-apartment-to-rent-it-to-someone-else-at-a-higher-price-i-taught-him-a-perfect-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=12165","title":{"rendered":"My Landlord Kicked Me Out of the Apartment to Rent It to Someone Else at a Higher Price \u2013 I Taught Him a Perfect Lesson"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the past two years, I lived in a small apartment building. The apartment didn\u2019t have a laundry room for the building, but it did have hookups for a washer and dryer. Since I work for a wildlife sanctuary and get pretty dirty during my work, I decided to buy my own washer and dryer. Little did I know they\u2019d cause me so much grief.<\/p>\n

Just the other day, I had to chase down and wrestle one of our wild boars named Bacon (he came with that name). He loves to escape his pen and thinks it\u2019s funny to play chase. I got completely dirty, covered in grass stains and mud. So, having my own washer and dryer was essential.<\/p>\n

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\nA washer and dryer | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n

My boyfriend, Rick, and I just got engaged, and he wanted to move in with me. We were excited about starting this new chapter together. But when I told the landlord, Miles, he said the rent would be double because two people would be living there, and \u201cthey have two incomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nA happy couple | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t fair!\u201d I protested. \u201cWhy should we pay double just because my fianc\u00e9 is moving in?\u201d<\/p>\n

The landlord shrugged. \u201cThose are the rules. Take it or leave it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rick and I thought it over and decided we couldn\u2019t afford the new rent. So, I went back to Miles.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t pay double,\u201d I said. \u201cIt\u2019s too much for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The landlord\u2019s eyes narrowed. \u201cYou\u2019re violating the house rules. You had parties and caused disturbances.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nA man and a woman fighting | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n

I was shocked. \u201cThat\u2019s not true! We never had any parties!\u201d<\/p>\n

But Miles was firm. \u201cYou need to move out. You have one month.\u201d<\/p>\n

Feeling helpless, I left. Rick and I tried to find a solution, but Miles had made up his mind. I later realized that the landlord had seen how I upgraded the apartment with the washer and dryer and decided to rent it to someone else at a higher price. It wasn\u2019t about the rules; it was about money.<\/p>\n

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\nA roll of money | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n

As I packed my things, I felt a mix of anger and sadness. I loved this apartment. It was my home for two years, and now I was being forced to leave because of greed. Rick tried to comfort me.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll find a better place,\u201d he said. \u201cSomewhere we can both be happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

I nodded, but it was hard to stay positive. We started looking for a new place, but nothing felt right. Everything was either too expensive or not what we wanted. The stress was getting to me.<\/p>\n

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\nA man consoling a woman | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n

With nowhere else to go, we moved into Rick\u2019s apartment, but it was way too small for two people to live comfortably. Nonetheless, we made it work while we looked for another place.<\/p>\n

I finished moving everything out of my old apartment and took my washer and dryer with me since I had bought them. Rick had a pair, but they were old and kept breaking down. I thought that would be the end of the apartment debacle.<\/p>\n

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\nCramped apartments | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n

This morning, I woke up to multiple missed calls from my old landlord. I had left my phone number and new address in case any mail was delivered to my old place. I called him back, and he asked me why the washer and dryer were gone.<\/p>\n

\u201cI took them with me,\u201d I explained.<\/p>\n

He started freaking out. \u201cI said in the ad that the place had a washer and dryer! I raised the rent because of them! The new tenants have already signed the lease, and they don\u2019t want the place without them!\u201d<\/p>\n

It was early, I hadn\u2019t had my coffee yet, and I was tired of this man. \u201cThose appliances belong to me. I bought them. I still have the receipts and the texts from you when I moved in, explaining I was buying them myself.\u201d<\/p>\n

He wasn\u2019t listening. \u201cIf you don\u2019t bring them back, I\u2019ll call the police!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGo ahead and call them,\u201d I said, my voice shaking with anger. \u201cSee what happens.\u201d Then I hung up.<\/p>\n

Personally, I didn\u2019t think I was in the wrong. I bought those appliances, and they weren\u2019t cheap. Rick was on my side, but today, a coworker said they thought I was being an asshole for not telling Miles I was taking them. In my opinion, it should have been obvious. I paid for them, so why would I leave them behind?<\/p>\n

The next day, the police showed up with my Miles in tow. He had followed through on his threat. I felt a mix of anger and anxiety as I let them in, shooting him a fiery glance in the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d one of the officers asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe stole from me!\u201d<\/p>\n

The officer silenced him with a stare.<\/p>\n

I took a deep breath and explained everything. \u201cThis man, whose flat I rented, wants to keep my washer and dryer. I bought them myself. I have the receipts and texts acknowledging that I bought them and he knew I bought them with my own money.\u201d<\/p>\n

The officer nodded. \u201cCan we see the receipts and texts?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course,\u201d I said, handing over the documents.<\/p>\n

The officer reviewed them and then looked back at me. \u201cIt seems like you have proof that the appliances are yours. We\u2019ll need to take your statement.\u201d<\/p>\n

I nodded and told them everything that had happened, from Miles\u2019s demands to his threats. The officers listened carefully, taking notes.<\/p>\n

After I finished, the officer said, \u201cThank you for your cooperation. We\u2019ll file this report. It looks like you\u2019re in the clear. Sir, I suggest you stop harassing this woman because you\u2019re too cheap to buy appliances of your own. If you keep doing this, she\u2019ll have every right to get us to show up at your doorstep. Personally, I think she has been extremely patient already.\u201d<\/p>\n

I felt a wave of relief wash over me. \u201cThank you, officers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The greedy little landlord scuttled out without me even asking him to leave. Seeing his red face was the best way this could have ended, honestly.<\/p>\n

They left, and I sank onto the couch, exhausted from the ordeal. Rick sat beside me, putting his arm around my shoulders.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou did the right thing,\u201d he said softly. \u201cDon\u2019t let anyone make you feel otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know,\u201d I replied, leaning into him. \u201cBut it\u2019s still stressful.\u201d<\/p>\n

We still didn\u2019t have a nice place, but to my surprise, my work bestie had been working behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, there\u2019s a small house not far from here,\u201d she told me over lunch. \u201cIt\u2019s been empty for a while. I could give you the contact info for the owner.\u201d<\/p>\n

My spirits lifted a bit. \u201cThat would be amazing. Thank you so much!\u201d<\/p>\n

She handed me the details, and that evening, Rick and I went to see the house. It was small but charming, with a little yard that would be perfect for relaxing after work. The rent was reasonable, and the owner was kind.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis place is perfect,\u201d Rick said, squeezing my hand.<\/p>\n

I smiled, feeling a glimmer of hope. \u201cYes, it is. Let\u2019s make it our new home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s only a shame that we don\u2019t have a washer and dryer installed for you,\u201d the owner sighed as we peeked inside the cupboards.<\/p>\n

I glanced over at Rick and we both laughed. \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Lynn. We have that sorted already.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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