His Landlords Tried to Screw Him Over—So He Fought Back, and It Took Them Nearly a Year to Sell the Place

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Are you in the mood for a funny and entertaining story that is full of twists and turns…?
Well, you’re in the right place!
Because, I gotta tell you, this story made me laugh and it brought a huge smile to my face.
I mean, who doesn’t like a story that ends with a lowly renter pulling a fast one on an evil property management company?
I know I do!
Check out what happened!
Inept property management company gets what it deserves…
“A long time ago (no, just 20 years ago), in a galaxy far, far away (no, just 5 streets over), I rented a nice, big flat in a nice old fixed-up house.
House was foreclosed, but the stupid property management company that managed it for the bank did everything wrong.
First of all, it didn’t notify me of the change of landlord, so I kept paying the rent to the old landlord who did not cash the cheques.
This was a mess…
After 6 months, I get sued for not paying the rent.
In court, when it’s my turn to speak, I ask “Who are you? My lease says Mr So-and-So, and you’re not him”.
— Errr… They could not produce proof that they officially notified of the rent transfer.
— Case dismissed! Said the judge.
Of course, I received the proper rent transfer pronto after that… Oh well.
I was stupid and young at the time, and I did not think it could be that when the registered mail came in and I stupidly took it.
Not that bad!
It was nice while it lasted… But still, 6 months rent-free…
Then the stupid property management decided to sell the house to the bank.
It’s one of those typical Montréal houses with the big stairs outside, and they put the “For Sale” sign on “my” stairs.
LOL.
I printed a huge “SOLD” sign on day-glo Crack-n-Peel™ and when I come home late at night, I stick one on the “For Sale” sign.
Looks totally official!
It takes them 4-5 weeks to notice the “SOLD” sticker, and they scrape it off.
Of course, 2-3 days later, another “SOLD” goes up, and stays for another 3-4 weeks.
Rinse, lather and repeat.
It took them 9 months to sell the house…”
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Well, he deserves a medal or a trophy…
Or at least a pat on the back!
Nice work!
This guy was locked in an epic battle with his landlord!
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