VIDEO: Landlord reflects after eviction moratorium leaves him out thousands of dollars

The eviction moratorium has ended in Connecticut.

[@oski632]

if you are renting without a background check and verifying income, you are in for a world of pain.

[@bryanpineda4142]

@@carenwynne1 no you don’t trust you verify everything

[@carenwynne1]

@@bryanpineda4142 ya know, your right..I am a landlord in SF and I dont trust a thing...:)

[@CDN1975]

Even if you do everything right it can become a nightmare.

[@CDN1975]

@@bryanpineda4142 It is a famous saying. Ronald Reagan said it.

[@shammydammy2610]

@@carenwynne1 No trust.

[@aerotunnel4725]

Rented without a background check... Oof never do that my man

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

⛔️ N E V E R ⛔️

[@edwardroy3401]

Yep, landlord was stupid and paid a heavy price

[@leonardlavorato4701]

@@edwardroy3401 Wake up!, ANY tenant can turn into a squatter in CA no matter if they were impeccable tenants. CA is protecting and almost promoting squatters, this to me is a crime. G Newsome needs to go Now!

[@jan_phd]

Doesn't matter, the CDC anti-eviction makes no distinction between rented and squatting. The Democrats want to smash ownership.

[@davidh5101]

@@leonardlavorato4701 yes but these tenants had a documented history of doing this. Simple background check and nope.

[@RickStorni]

They call them professional renters as they know that if they don’t pay rent it will take months to evict them meantime they get a nice house to live in for free.

[@williemo44]

Not free... deferred. They will pay one way or another, eventually.

[@chrisv1251]

@@williemo44 not true

[@shentino]

How about requiring them to testify before a judge about their situation? If they're telling the truth they'll be exposed and shamed. If they lie then they've just committed perjury and can go to prison.

[@lovethemflowers]

@@williemo44 It sounds mean to wish illness on a person, but maybe if one or all of the deadbeats got COVID, it would make them think about how they've been treating landlords and they might change their ways. Knowing you're living in a place rent free might not be so wonderful if you're battling COVID at the same time.

[@dozergetscrafty]

Their poor kids having to uproot eveey few months. Shame on them.

[@007mia7]

No background check, rental history check?? Get a real realtor!! The cheap always ends up expensive!

[@tommcintosh7241]

He didn't do any checks on them ! If evicted just don't rent to them! People who pulled this shit need to be homeless!

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Thank you the biggest problem is that they're getting unlimited help by the politicians that make laws enabling this criminal behavior

[@armandoruiz8758]

exactly

[@jeretso]

This is like drunk driving or shoplifting. With no consequences they will do it again and again. Even jail is rent free actually so cycle continues.

[@CM-iv9vk]

Never really thought about the fact that jail is not paid for by the criminals, that's a good point, maybe they should have to earn their meals or they only get one meal a day and no TV, library or education assistance. That would also give them something to focus on.

[@lovethemflowers]

Yes, but the digs are not so sweet, and they may not like their "neighbors" so much.

[@janiceschroeder9908]

And not only that, if they are getting social security or government retirement, if they are in there for over 30 days the checks stop.

[@shentino]

True but if life is so bad for you that you'd rather be in jail then your society is already screwed up anyway.

[@shentino]

Jail being rent free is one thing, but it's quite another when societal standards of living are so low that a homeless bum can be better off in jail than on the streets. Quite honestly if people actually want to go to jail then you have bigger problems with your society in general.

[@chodkowski01]

Government’s involvement caused this problem.

[@henryb5215]

Exactly

[@chiefaborigine242]

The government really shitted on landlords

[@madmanszalinski]

How so?

[@Daddysports79]

It’s a state issue, no? The govt wasn’t involved in first 2 evictions, and this guy said the problem started before any COVID mandates came down

[@MrDan11422]

Do you believe in God

[@georgejgilles.3999]

Glad he got his house back.

[@haseleyes1]

Me too

[@sambotros1918]

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[@gishjalmr5628]

Get a judgment against the people that refused to pay. It may take years of garnishments of wages but it will be repaid eventually.

[@jeanhubley9179]

Yes a lot of laws people don't know

[@DSGLABEL]

True. But that cost more money and the collection agency takes 30%. So your never really made whole. And some you never collect.

[@captainr.8882]

Not in my jurisdiction. 30 days after a judgement is issued, the landlord can demand the court enforce the judgement, send us out to supervise a locksmith locking the doors and Constable and or Sheriff will go to the home on a designated date and time and "sheriff sale" (judicial auction) EVERYTHING for yard sale prices up to the point the judgement is satisfied, even brand new cars are sold at yard sale prices. The ONLY thing that is NOT available for sale is wedding rings. Other then that 30 days after the judgment is issued, if the tenant has not satisfied the judgement, everything they own goes to satisfy the judgement, if the tenant owns a new bass boat, it will be sold for the highest bidder standing in the yard the day of the sale, if the high bid is 50.00, its sold for 50.00. EVERY ONE SHOULD LEARN THEIR LOCAL LAWS.

[@DSGLABEL]

@@captainr.8882 where is this?

[@jeremylarson6267]

@@captainr.8882 - have fun if you buy any of those items that involve a title, the tenants almost certainly don't own them clear and the banks that hold the loans will fight to release their own liens. you may be able to buy for $50, but don't hold hope you will be able to use it until playing the legal games with the lender (ie: 2+ years in courts and legal fees you won't recoup).

[@Capronice]

This shit happens all the time. I am so glad I asked tenants to leave 6 months before virus. I became disabled had no job and had to live with a friend. My tenant actually had his girl friend move in with out me knowing it and she wanted to fight to stay there. Luckily they left pretty easily but their first reaction was to sue me. I was selling the place because I could no longer afford it. People can be super selfish. All I can say is make sure everyone is on a lease that is using the rental. People will be nice until they are not.

[@thuandao4243]

I pray you are doing better….the lawless law condone renters to scam landlords into bankruptcy.

[@matthewmolina2706]

You could have given them the opportunity to buy it but yeah

[@CrimsonEclipse]

These people should go to jail for being serial deadbeats. Because they had intentions on robbing people.

[@leonardlavorato4701]

Exactly right!

[@4spremilimone]

Yes….it is stealing

[@ling636]

Imprison them and put them to work under their former landlord 👏

[@terrimccullough724]

We had the same problem with a serial deadbeat tenant. She knew the system, I didn’t. 2 years of court battle after she bankrupted twice and paid an extra 25 a month towards back rent. She didn’t follow through with the 2nd bankruptcy and I was finally allowed to begin eviction. $10,000 later and a trashed house I finally got her out. We laugh about “thank God Rhonda wasn’t still our tenant during pandemic”. Live and learn. I had to mentally let it go because it was eating me up and told my husband that we are blessed and she will always be looking over her shoulder.

[@philstev9888]

Nothing a door knock at night won't solve.

[@leesagomez6615]

TRASH thrown OUT finally...this kind of Robbery NEEDS to be prosecuted...

[@patriciaoffer9585]

It's only robbery when someone else does it.....😰

[@oblivianaarcana9626]

If you feel that human beings are trash, you lack the necessary compassion to be trusted as a professional provider of any survival resource like shelter, water, or food. This country has a homelessness crisis. Once you end up on the street it's harder to get off than it is to stay out of that position in the first place, so of course desperate people are going to squat homes. Do you want them to be homeless or to cost you some returns on your investment property?

[@Sunny25611]

I agree it’s theft by swindle.

[@waynemiller6070]

@@oblivianaarcana9626 I'd rather they be homeless than cost me money. The bank doesn't care WHY I'm not paying my mortgage. They just foreclose. Now the bank has to evict them and I no longer have an investment property. How is that win, win?

[@andrewshepherd5249]

So does landlords who raise there rent every year cause they are greedy pieces of crap

[@leonardlavorato4701]

CA eviction laws are a complete joke. Tenants have wayyyyy too many rights. I 100% blame the government (state and fed) for allowing this to happen. Why not just have free rent for everyone? What a complete joke. It’s time for political leaders to wake up.

[@SC-fj2zp]

Kinda like the whole pay it forward! Somewhere along the line someone is going to just pocket it!

[@mjef3695]

I believe many of the politicians haven’t been asleep. They are fully aware of what they are doing. Bringing down the country.

[@mjef3695]

In today’s news I heard they want to extend the no eviction until the end of October. Yeah, like the squatters will have the rent? Sickening for landlords.

[@mjef3695]

@@jaysonb.6669 I agree. Plus your response gave me a chuckle. The plan is to continue property taxes on the landlords while the squatters get a free government ride. Push our country to government control. You know if property tax isn’t paid government seizes the property. Globalism!!!!

[@Caocao8888]

I thought that CA was going to amend the law to make it more favorable to landlords. When are they planning to do this? The 12th of never?

[@jazz3799]

I’m amazed that this happened at all. Every landlord in my area of California- not a nice area by any means, does a background check- no evictions, judgements or felonies. They also want proof that you make 3x the rent amount and have a 650 credit score. It’s almost impossible to rent a place if you are not a prime candidate, and at that point you might as well apply for a mortgage since you qualify and it’ll be cheaper than paying 1700 for a 2 bedroom

[@1flash3571]

Some renters take advantage of the landlords and not pay rent even if they have jobs.

[@bigvalley4987]

You are absolutely right. In California.why rent someone pay e if you are able to pay $2,400.00 a month🤔 ? We secured a mortgage, just in time before the median price housing inventory shortage☑️

[@wj3186]

I don't understand where this rental stuff came from anyway. People are supposed to be working to support themselves and their lives ones, not landowners.

[@blacklyfe5543]

Yeah but a mortgage isn't a asset its a liability

[@blacklyfe5543]

@@1flash3571 they will get kicked out

[@percivalgooglyeyes6178]

Been renting homes for well over 30 years. Would never rent to anyone with a prior eviction - never! You must always do a background check. Most people are decent, you just need to weed out the bad ones.

[@sawyer4981]

Normally I'd agree with this, but that is going to cause some serious problems whenever all these eviction bans are lifted. There's clearly plenty of people abusing the system, but that isn't the majority. Most people are behind a couple months, or have been making partial payments because they lost work at no fault of their own. When those potentially millions of people get evicted because landlords want all of the backrent paid overnight instead of working out an arrangement, there are going to be ripples. Perhaps waves. It's not going to be good.

[@stevepetttyjohn7900]

@@sawyer4981 A wise landlord will try to work out an arrangement if the tenant wasn't one of those taking advantage. The expression; "You can't get blood from a turnip" applies. I can show you plenty of court judgements in my favor and very few that have ever been collected. However, those that did try to take advantage I will start eviction proceedings, win the judgement and have satisfaction that other potential landlords will be on notice as to the character of the tenant.

[@sawyer4981]

@@stevepetttyjohn7900I hope that the majority of landlords out there are of the reasonable type. I've dealt with several property management companies & every last one has been immoral at best. Currently renting from my first owner and he doesn't seem much better. It's a shame that a judgment against someone is, more often than not, entirely useless. The only guaranteed reward is knowing it will follow then for 10 years every time they have a background or credit check ran. It should be easier to collect in a judgment, but that's a story for another day.

[@stevepetttyjohn7900]

@@sawyer4981 Don't get me started on Property Managers! I agree with your assessment from my landlord perspective. A tip for you in your dealings with your landlord. Make sure rent is paid and received the first day it is due. Do all your own minor repairs such as leaking toilets, clogged drain, etc. Be "out of sight - out of mind". The less he worries about you the better, and can rely on the rent check coming in. Tenants like these I rarely raise the rent except when my costs such as HOA, Insurance and property taxes increase. A landlord doesn't want a good and reliable tenant to leave.

[@sawyer4981]

@@stevepetttyjohn7900 appreciate the insight from another perspective. That's always been my MOA. Pay rent on time, respect the lease terms & treat the place like it's yours. Pretty easy to do, it's a shame some people have so many problems doing it. I've already replaced a good bit of stuff here and eliminated cigarette odor, but I've been waiting on the landlord to replace a broken window, screen & GFI outlet since I moved in about 5 months ago. Market's tough here right now, but he's definitely going to be losing me as a tennant if he can't at least fix those things by the end of the lease 😂

[@chrism340i]

We just need to allow landlords to report to credit agencies, that will fix this problem quick. No rent payment. No payment on your credit

[@kellyschutte2252]

Doesn’t a judgement or garnishment show up on your credit report?

[@bc1969214]

landlords can report to credit agencies if you do a search but if you're a landlord who doesn't do background checks and such to begin with it's another thing for you to learn. same as investing in the stock market, you just don't throw money at anything before you risk your money.

[@rustyrivers7118]

God bless you and your family. I wish we landlords could come up with a NATIONAL DATA BASE of horrible renters that we could access. Im sure these theiving renters name would be at the top of the list.

[@Postofficejoe]

The Government make us take it down..!!

[@wj3186]

Where does the idea that owning land means that someone owes you an income derive from? Everyone needs their own free space.

[@rustyrivers7118]

@@wj3186 if they are on MY LAND, and they agreed to pay me for being on it, they owe me! What, you cant comprehend that? Try going into walmart and loading up your shopping cart and Not paying when you leave. Well, the tenent loaded up on my house's shelter and my land's location...now they got to pay. If they dont, its called THEFT...CAN I COME TAKE YOUR STUFF WITHOUT PAYING?

[@rustyrivers7118]

@@wj3186 the idea is if i put out the blood sweat and tears to create private property for myself...and you want to live on it...then pay me my fucking money you communist whacko!

[@chodkowski01]

This is what make good landlords into bad landlords. I have friends who rent out their homes who are help their renters and work with them but that may be changing.

[@adventurebabyboomer7318]

LESSON: DO NOT RENT. There are con artists that go through life conspiring about how they will "squat" and never be evicted.

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

This has taught me to never rent my house. Lesson learned.

[@Surf62]

I went through this once. There are ways to get rid of these people. When it's legit, I do what I can to help. But the one that decided to play the game lost miserably and I doubt he'll do it again to someone else.

[@Surf62]

@harry maboff Love the way you think. But we all know in these situations the law tends to be on their side. You need to be a little more original like re-renting the house concurrently and letting the new (and bigger) tenant take care of things.

[@bryanpineda4142]

Squatters should be shot for trespassing

[@PhyuckYew]

Not if the landlord is a big black guy like me. Squatting won't even be a thought.

[@urbanlumberjack]

“Rented without doing a background check.” That’s one expensive lesson. I’m a small landlord, only one property, and for us we can’t afford to make that mistake.

[@manymany5076]

Background checks were done when renters had a jobs, not after the lockdown. So, background checks in this situation are worth nothing!

[@gabrielwillingham1642]

They dont always help

[@furryp2402]

I own four and I have seen plenty of renters do this to me. I now have a property manager who screen my tenants. I only lost a couple of thousand but the aggravation is a major pain.

[@jimc1466]

I wonder the % of apartments removed from the supply , landlords will dump property rather than take the chance the government will screw them again

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

Why not show the Mora's faces so we all know who to watch out for? That would help society better than just telling the story.

[@lovethemflowers]

Agree, show their faces so future landlords can be warned to refuse them.

[@firbhamming2575]

They showed the criminal why show the victims?

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

@@firbhamming2575 genius...

[@annahgibbus8]

Oopsie two mistakes no background checks & that toupee 😬

[@ronnieking3848]

🤣🤣🤣

[@christinascott1724]

Lol!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@onetwocue]

What about the tenants that were working and able to pay all their bills and created no damages besides some wear and tear and have to fight to get their deposit back because other tenants weren't paying their bills?

[@Someonelikekanye]

Wym? People that live in apartment complexes?

[@iamme7664]

Your security deposit has NOTHING to do with other tenants not paying rent. Your deposit should have been held in a separate account and then disbursed once your tenancy ends ( minus any deductions for wear and tear). If your landlord gives you the excuse that they can’t return your security deposit due to other tenants not paying that means he SPENT IT ALREADY which is ILLEGAL. Take him to court.

[@Serenitie3]

I was a landlord in nc. We have 30 days to return deposit. If not we owe double

[@onetwocue]

@@Someonelikekanye he and his wife own a couple of apt buildings. And they market towards sec 8 or assistance housing.

[@onetwocue]

@@iamme7664 our lawyer is going to email us a document that we need to send first that demands our deposit back. And after that, if we don't hear anything, than we can pursue small claims. And he said just go after the technical part of 'not hearing back from them after the 30 days from our lease termination"

[@MAURICZZIO1]

WHEN A TENANT HAS ON THEIR RECORDS THE WORD "EVICTION" YOU NEVER RENT TO THIS TENANT, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER. WHEN CHECKING A NEW TENANT THE PREVIOUS LANDLORD HAS TO INFORM IF THE TENANT IS CURRENT OR BEHIND ON THEIR RENT. YOU DON'T RENT UNLES THEY CAN PROVE THEY ARE SOLVENT. SHOWING A COPY OF THE LAS 3 OR 4 RENT RECEIPTS.

[@jessicabixler1658]

On the flip evictions can stay on your reccord for much longer than the obligatory 7 years. Sometimes life happens and it shouldn't affect you for the rest of your life.

[@terrimccullough724]

Honestly if you have a horrible tenant you certainly aren’t going to tell their prospective new landlord how horrible they are. You want them out. I find they don’t use you as a reference anyway. Make up some bull crap sob story…mine was “living with her cousin who sold the house”. I was so stupid

[@puddincup9879]

That’s a reach

[@Joshuatree7746]

The previous landlord can’t officially say anything negative bc they can be sued for libel even though it’s true.

[@MrRar66]

It's so difficult to read all caps...

[@jspo3446]

So who's helping landlords get their lost income back??? Wrong side of welfare. Discrimination is in many forms

[@holysmokes6709]

$1400 a month for a place like that on the beach? I'm living in the wrong place.

[@Batya-Grace]

Congratulations on getting your house back! I am sorry for what you went through!

[@Blah-blah-sure]

Hey news 3 can u take my story. I'm in Naugatuck CT and not only did my tenant not pay for all of last year. She water hoards the property from the 2nd floor. And the house should be condemned. But she files appeals and somehow gets them granted. Even after a stipulated order. It's so bad that even CPS grants her the right & won't get involved for the health if her children. The mayor "Pete Hess"won't even act in my behalf. But yet I received a notice from him basically saying that I would be fined for not removing her trash. From the trash containers, even though it's public & I don't even live on the premises. And yes I'm what was considered a front line worker, that is being slapped in the face by Ned Lamonts pro criminal laws

[@doneown503]

Hey! , maybe ur story will be featured next!

[@bc1969214]

how is she water hoarding? How many units, is water included in the lease as provided by landlord? Have they altered the plumbing? For the trash, is the tenant getting the trash to the curb for pickup? I mean there are hygiene standards you can announce a visit for pest control or whatever giving proper notice and film when you go in. If trash is all over the interior, look into the lease and report to child protective services. Cover yourself but there is nothing in the law stating you are supposed to visit their kitchen and empty their trash for them. If you find this is not happening, you pursue eviction. There is a difference between rent moratorium and living in filth.

[@fredboat]

A Vacant property is an Asset. A property with a Non paying tenant In it is a Liability. Historically most Un Paid rent is never Recovered,. Good luck.

[@ginadelsasso288]

There should be some type of landlord insurance for cases like this. Damage to the property usually comes along with these types of squatters.

[@Peter-td3yk]

Keep security deposit but have to prove it.. Then sue in court thats backlogged for years and years..

[@isterlings]

Property is an investment. Investments carry risk. These people did not perform their due dilligence.

[@haseleyes1]

I agree, I have a property management that does the dirty work. Have not had a problem with tenants, and I make sure I do my part to correct problems from my end.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Exactly; DON'T TRUST ANYBODY!

[@meh3017]

nah, they did, they just didn't go above and beyond. But you can't hyper obsess about every possible thing that could happen to you to protect yourself from all of it or you'd never be able to live your life. Either way, what happened to this poor family is on the deadbeats that refused to pay them, and shame on you for insinuating otherwise.

[@isterlings]

People suck in general. Our society is all about screwing people to get ahead, sadly. This news story is villanizing a poor family, and sanctifying a family with more money. Oceanside property, in this day and age, more money than you or I will see. Housing is a human right (Or should be in my estimation). I'll wait for the media story about the terrible landlord.

[@eh567]

I agree to an extent, I used to be a landlord - it is an investment that needs strict attention. Outside of that you are wrong. Nobody owes you free housing. It's not a "human right", houses don't just naturally happen and appear out of nowhere. It requires labor and investment of resources (ie. The results of your past labor). Other people aren't entitled to that. As a landlord I always required first month, last month and security deposit up front, no exceptions. If you can't come up with that then you can't afford my rental unit. Of course you do a proper background check, credit check, and employment check as well. When showing the apartment units I also was always there early and met the prospective renters at their vehicle with handshake greeting... But that wasn't why I was there. I wanted to see inside their car. Garbage everywhere, etc. in it = I won't rent to you. If you don't keep your own car cleanly then you won't take care of my rental unit. Yeah I'd show you the apartment but after you left I'd note not to rent to you for that reason. I did other thing as well but those are some of the big ones. Never had many problems in the 8 years I was a landlord.

[@Blitznstitch2]

As a landlord, do not rent to someone who has an eviction notice. There are more renters than housing, you don’t have to help them.

[@patriciaoffer9585]

It comes down to controlled giving. Donations are anticipated; being mugged sometimes less so. ......Giving to the deserving, teaching the undeserving. Social Darwinism the majority knows it went too far.......

[@HollieMoodie]

As a landlord, I have to agree. If someone really can't afford housing, there's section 8. I'm done trying to help people. People don't want to help themselves.

[@wj3186]

And nobody has to let your house stand either. Good look with the rubble left behind.

[@patriciaoffer9585]

@@wj3186 While feel aversion to the comment, the apparent frustration seems understandable.

[@0e32]

The same in Sweden..!! They move out when the sheriff come and throw them out.

[@lisadunn1138]

The UK is the same.

[@TheLassenman]

Same in Norway, but it can take ages to get the tenants out..

[@MrDan11422]

Maybe it's not meant to profit from the things that people need to stay alive? Do you believe in God?

[@MrDan11422]

You guys are all lost souls with the same mindset of a child

[@0e32]

@@MrDan11422 God is a fairy tale.

[@vivianvo7014]

My sister and I both experienced this and we can tell you it is no fun at all, lots of stress and financial damages, and also once the tenants are doing this, your property mostly ended up with lots of damages as well. So sad and I am glad things finally workout for these couple.

[@kpackard1]

If anyone runs into this problem, simply go to court and say you are moving into your house and the judge has to tell them to get out

[@fredboat]

In a lot of states the courts were closed for months. There was No one to go to. Some people believe when the Govt fails to enforce it's own laws/rules, You are free to use any means available.

[@coriebarnes8680]

That doesn't work in Illinois and some other states. Landlord would be a criminal and can be sued by tenants. Some states and cities are Pro-Tenants. It's a hard pill to swallow but tenants have the upper hand. 😔

[@fredboat]

@@coriebarnes8680 To bad for both sides .

[@LordRothschild666]

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[@scottchicago95]

No pay..out on your deadbeat asses!! This is bullshit.. Illinois, is full of non paying assholes..too many variables..covid, move in an elderly/or disabled person,winter time..kids... fuck off!!

[@numerologicatarot3333]

This is grotesque! This would make you want to ask for at least half of a year’s lease upfront.

[@MinistryofPeace]

Don't do a long term lease. Just do a month to month, it's better for everyone and you can get them out at the end of the lease if they are not paying - which is only a month. It's the year long lease that allows them to stay there.

[@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller]

Same for me. My tenants are the same.

[@Tsiri09]

They're one out of millions of landlords. This is a created crisis. The courts have to stand up for landlords. I would love to see these thieves arrested and charged with theft of services (or other)

[@blogintonblakley2708]

fyck landlords.

[@NoIDontActuallyLiveInSeattle]

Millions of landlords? I think this is an exaggeration.

[@kendallevans4079]

As a child of parents who were middle class landlords of a 6 unit apt building let me say this: If you want to lose ALL faith in humanity be a landlord!

[@thesubmissivemrs.]

Here in Waterbury ct, people call this, the Waterbury shuffle. They can literally only pay rent once every five months, because they move in, then stop paying rent, eviction takes three to four months, then they move and start all over again.

[@unalienable5408]

So these landlords don't do any credit or background checks? No references from last 3 rentals?

[@bc1969214]

@@unalienable5408 exactly, I'm tired of hearing about mom and pop landlords without the slightest idea of doing the basics before letting someone in. How can you be so lost yet know how to contact the local action news guy?

[@yes3443]

Hair plugs

[@itsclearasmud7718]

Seems like there should be a very large class action suit against the govt for the loss in response to govt regulations over private property rights.

[@lightningdriver81]

I had the greatest landlords up in the PNW. I can’t imagine doing anything like this to them.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

We don't know what a PNW is.

[@lightningdriver81]

@@blaster-zy7xx Pacific Northwest, in my case Bellingham, Washington.

[@annecaulder9495]

@@lightningdriver81 Bellingham is so beautiful! We relocated from the midwest to the Olympia area in October 2019. Love it here!

[@combcomclrlsr]

The eviction moratorium is going to cause a shortage of rentals as those considering as a business decide to do something else.

[@theforestisdark9676]

So sad what landlords have been put through this last year now they can finally start evicting!

[@MrDan11422]

So when you start seeing whole family's living homeless do you look the other way? Do you believe in God?

[@manymany5076]

ok, people become homeless and build a tent outside your house. That would be good karma.

[@duralate]

Oh the poor landlords, will somebody please help the poor real estate hoarders who are driving up housing costs. What ever will we do?

[@ladybug8869]

@@duralate Not all landlords are "real estate hoarders." Some of us are renting out our deceased parents house. But it is getting to be too expensive now because of the house flippers driving up prices and the local governments raising taxes right along with the price increases. Us little people are caught in the middle and it looks like we are soon to be forced to sell out to the mega-property buying corporations. We are getting their offers to buy 3 times per week. We are considering selling to get this moratorium noose from around our necks.

[@RJames-uy2mt]

When I see an eviction on a background check, the application goes right in the garbage.

[@sinebar]

I kept paying my rent up to the point when my Lease was up and then I left for Toronto Canada. It's a moratorium not forgiveness. I do feel for people who lost their job and couldn't pay whom the moratorium was for but these yoyo's who didn't lose their job and just took advantage of a bad situation should be criminally charged.

[@wj3186]

Wanting to live freely is not a criminal act but rent-seeking is certainly closer to theft.

[@Paul-ou1rx]

Imagine restaurants having to feed people for free, for months.

[@chrisbenford3680]

As a landlord myself, where? Where is this magic money?! I’ve yet to receive a dime!

[@duralate]

Restaurants sell a good. Landlords create artificial scarcity and drive up housing costs. One is a legitimate business that contributes to society, the other makes home ownership hard for working people.

[@MrAndycm]

The landlords should get together and find an enforcer who will solve the problem!

[@shentino]

A notary public who can get the tenant busted for perjury.

[@saracruze2212]

Don't they give people 30 days to move out then have the police come out to remove people from the property put up a sign on the door with a big lock . I have seen that happen at the apartment where I live.

[@eh567]

You got a problem. I got a solver. His name is revolver.

[@tigris5831]

That is why every Landlord needs to run a comprehensive background and credit check before renting to anyone!

[@davidamoritz]

Honestly a group of super large veterans need to start a company that moves in while these people are there and make their lives hell daily, you can't evict them if they also have a contract it will take the claims courts years to get to it.

[@liammaxsmama]

Reveille every morning @ 0600? Cleaning with toothbrushes? Screaming at them like they’re boots? These assholes wouldn’t make it a day. 😂😂

[@bc1969214]

I'm sure these tenants would not mind taking that harassment claim to court along with discovery to reveal who hired these super large veterans. How much more does the landlord want to lose beyond back due rent?

[@kyleheart8580]

People keep saying oh you should have done a credit check everybody has good credit until they don’t

[@shammydammy2610]

Credit check, background check, references and cosigner.

[@shammydammy2610]

@spirals 73 Not the landlord's problem.

[@TheSterlingArcher16]

Always do a background check. Make it impossible for deadbeats to get a foot in the door.

[@07krutons]

Yep, if you pull credit you’ll get a good idea of who they are.

[@MrDan11422]

Human beings are throw away right. I'm guessing you call yourself pro life in the same breath believe in guns. How you can't see the hypocritical thinking boggles my mind. Remember the passage where Jesus kicks the poor to the curb. Don't forget to get a moving truck as all your stuff goes to heaven when you pass away. The bank of heaven were only the white english speaking Americans go to bank. Wow your a lost soul with the same mindset of a child.

[@CMRinehart]

Who doesn’t do a background check on a potential tenant? A real feather brain.

[@gabrielwillingham1642]

They dont always help

[@skylarsitu4913]

So happy he finally got his home back. Finally!!

[@dougg4633]

Good renters will pay for this

[@hikinggirl1601]

He is one of the thousands of landlords who is facing this same problem with scam artist tenants but the media is failing to disclose it. Thank you WFSB 3 for allow this landlord to speak. I wish the media would allow other landlords to speak up as well instead of focusing on tenants.

[@Capri_00]

Dude there are media outlets about this problem. Go to MSNBC or Fox News and look it up. Waiting for random reports on KZbin and then complaining about not seeing more is senseless.

[@javiertorres9114]

I’ve been through this before. It was very stressful. We ended up selling our second house.

[@One-12937]

Nice, more houses on the market. 😘

[@shammydammy2610]

@@One-12937 Great...unless you want/need to rent.

[@lalo3045]

you did good let other people have their American dream

[@dhowto3005]

Glad this gentleman was able to get his house back.

[@kpackard1]

The government had to right to force anyone to support another citizen!

[@niziaharrison1686]

If I had a house like that I will make sure every penny is paid it is so beautiful people don’t appreciate what they got

[@otreborfashionscene5986]

Always check the landlord from before the last one, the last one might say something nice about them just to get rid of them. And if in any investigation mention the word evicted at any time..... DO NOT RENT.

[@biblicalgodisonlytruegod]

Indeed, landlord should have done due diligence! How careless. OR make your home a VACATION RENTAL, and be supported by the police to get someone out! Because tenants who are angry at landlords can do horrible damage and there is no recourse. Try to use the effective “vacation rental” protections if you are zoned for a vacation rental. In my property, the tenant laughed at me and said, “Just try to get me out. I will be here for years, then I’ll fill your toilets with cement.” I simply went to the police station, showed them my “vacation rental license”, police officers then met me at the property, knocked on the door and told the tenant they would stand there until he left!

[@paulpukas3991]

This is disgusting because there are a lot of good people that actually lost there jobs and stressed everyday for over a year now keeping up on rent as much as they could. I'm a single dad that had to leave work when schools decided that it would only be two days a week, and all daycare closed or raised prices. It is going to take a very long time to come back from this.

[@spoonyg2005]

The question is, should you feel sorry for this landlord if he is too naive to do credit checks on people. If you are a landlord, you can't be this gullible. The landlord has a as right to be naive, but when bad things happen, don't run to the crowd crying, looking for sympathy.

[@ianandersen265]

The same people who mock landlords for not doing credit checks are labeled as racists if they do credit checks and deny people.

[@maureencampbell1057]

Landlord doesn’t deserve this, naive or not

[@bigtsperspective5831]

I would have renovated the house. While the tenets were there . They would move.

[@tbessy1963]

As a Landlord, We background check everyone. If someone has a past eviction or drug problem, we pass. Exactly what happens when you don't do your due diligence.

[@MrNick-]

This man has amazing attitude and I salute him. I know I’m not even allowed to say what I would end up doing to those people had I been in this man’s shoes.

[@MrCharliebbarkin]

Having a mooching tenant is part of the game, it's bound to happen sometime. It's infuriating, but it happens.

[@MrCharliebbarkin]

​@@teresahaugen5832 Think about what you just said. If you own a convenience store, yes, there will be shoplifting or 'leakage'. It's going to happen, it's part of the business....Just as having squatter tenants is part of the rental business. I know it's frustrating, but those are the rules we must play by. You can kick them out, it just takes a few months.

[@lisadunn1138]

Ridiculous comment! That's like saying robbing a bank is OK because if you own a bank you should expect to get robbed! Except Rob any other business and you go to jail. Rob a landlord and you get nothing.

[@MrCharliebbarkin]

@@lisadunn1138 I understand what you're saying, but that's just the reality of the situation. Rob a bank, go to jail. Rob a landlord, get evicted. That's just how it is.

[@seriejohnson698]

@@MrCharliebbarkin start a petition to make it law for jail time

[@MrCharliebbarkin]

@@seriejohnson698 I would not support debtors prisons, no. Maaaaaybe for serial squatters/professional tenants, but not the run of the mill 'I lost my job, can't pay rent anymore'. And in my experience, 99% of evictions are in the latter category.

[@holdenthompson1235]

Moral of the story, don't buy rental property and rent it out. Find a different investment

[@coleengoodell7523]

I moved to a new 55 and older complex last year. Besides the normal information for a background check, my neighbors and myself had to provide current proof of income and 6 months of recent bank statements. I thought that was extreme, but it proved that I had been paying rent where I was living even with the eviction moratorium in place. Not sure what the law is and it may actually be illegal for them to have done this or illegal in some states. I had nothing to hide, so no problem. The neighbors are all great, we all get along and it was a wonderful move on my part.

[@killerjhul]

"I'm just gonna stop paying rent and...I'm not moving anytime soon"

[@lalo3045]

you are on the road to homeless

[@lalo3045]

im a small landlord put my propety for rent in 8 hours 70+ people were interested i can read peoples Faces

[@killerjhul]

Lol 😆 sarcasm is not your strong suit huh?

[@unalienable5408]

The landlord knew nothing about the deadbeats past? His problem.....

[@leelandglover2731]

There is no color when it comes to criminals... Do background checks.

[@dcg590]

Why is their crappy behavior the landlords problem? You’re advocating for this kind of behavior? You’re probably a taker who takes zero responsibility for your actions too. You’re the problem, not the landlords

[@unalienable5408]

@@dcg590 Landlords have the responsibility to themselves to do a background check. Financial, credit, legal and prior rentals. The landlord OWNS the property and has the right to rent it to a decent paying tenant. Only an idiot wouldn't check these things. There are also bad Landlords. If so I would leave. Not really sure why your so bitter?? Basically this landlord admitted he did nothing to protect himself. He regrets it

[@dcg590]

@@unalienable5408 yes you are right he should’ve checked but that does not excuse their actions right? I didn’t mean to sound bitter and I’m not, I just get tired of hearing about lowlifes getting away with this stuff! Ty for your kind response! Have a good day

[@unalienable5408]

@@dcg590 Thanks Lisa. I'm a landlord. Believe me no matter how much due diligence you do it doesn't always work out. I rented to someone I know. She watched my son for years. She was mad I decided to sell my property so when moving out she trashed the house. You never know

[@MrVariak]

I thought there was a background system for renters? In other words, the landlords should be able to review renters past history prior to renting the house?

[@lward9675]

Why are there no laws putting these ppl in prison. ITS FRAUD!!!

[@nohopeequalsnofear3242]

Landlords have no rights.

[@bc1969214]

and some no common sense. It's an investment. You have a lot more rights as a landlord than someone throwing money at the stock market for a return.

[@nohopeequalsnofear3242]

@@bc1969214 being forced to provide your property for free is rancid....i would pick a lottery ticket over being a landlord under these laws

[@bc1969214]

@@nohopeequalsnofear3242 if landlords had no rights they wouldn't be able to evict a tenant for other reasons such as Engaging in criminal activity on the premises, Threatening the health and safety of other residents, Damaging or posing an immediate and significant risk of damage to property, Violating a health and safety code or regulation, Violating a term of the lease, other than non-payment of rent or fees such as late fees. I mean at this point most original leases would have expired and landlords are under no obligation to renew if rent isn't paid. If landlording didn't put money in landlords' pockets, they wouldn't be doing this anymore than investing in stocks after the times they've lost money in the market.

[@nohopeequalsnofear3242]

@@bc1969214 we will see. I suspect when the moratorium is over, you will see either a market crash or communism. A happy ending is not an option. Ask a roman 1200 years ago what it was like the day before Rome was burned down to the ground.

[@bc1969214]

@@nohopeequalsnofear3242 I also have a feeling many landlords and tenants are just following some social media feed and aren't looking at the fine print. A tenant just doesn't stop paying rent and all is fine, can't be touched. There are steps that must be met to qualify for the moratorium protection, including signed paperwork. If there are landlords out there who don't even think of background checks before renting you can be sure they are also lost when a tenant stops paying, LL gets desperate and try stupid crap like turning off utilities or changing locks which is going to screw the landlord in court.

[@keezjordan1619]

Again mistake he wants 3 references- easily faked - rental history - easily faked. Backround ckeck - YES. Pay for the all usa check.

[@janiceschroeder9908]

Not necessarily. Those tenant-checking places actually compare the reference's name with the name listed on the county tax rolls. If it's a mom-and-pop situation the names should match. Don't know what they do if it's a big corporation, though.

[@louisc.gasper7588]

As a small landlord, I am very glad to be in Arizona. If a tenant is past due, I can give notice by posting it on the door of the unit. The tenant then has five calendar days to pay up. If he does not, it will take about ten days --- at most -- to get him out.

[@gordon3186]

Evictions are a matter of public record. Landlords need to do their due diligence.

[@Tsiri09]

People need to pressure their state legislators to make this behavior criminal and to make eviction based on non-payment of rent faster and easier.

[@matthewmolina2706]

The states should out law landlords . And make it illegal to own multiple homes and be a parasite on the system .

[@entrepreneurcity3317]

Wow, this is sad. Some people just be leeching. I remember one guy took the doors off the his house during Covid19 because people were very arrogant about not paying and removed all appliances

[@bc1969214]

that's where the landlord has now opened himself to a pretty basic lawsuit.

[@rgs4x]

And this is why I am NOT a landlord.

[@encompassvideo5429]

Landlord of 30 plus years here: you must assume the worst with all tenants no matter the due diligence you performed; keep your expectations very low. They will stick it to you with few qualms if backed into a corner or, as is the case here, the law allows it. You must stay on top of that game at all times, and you must be very proactive.

[@mysterybuyer3738]

Background/credit checks do nothing. Some people make themselves look good to creditors for a period of time while they gain credit then suddenly max out everything and stop paying on everything.

[@bc1969214]

if that's the example to not conduct background checks it doesn't take into account the next landlord who will see this prospective tenant and can deny them based on the background check.

[@DisEnchantedPersons]

Welcome to the privileged culture!

[@Bob-pq6qv]

Try this landlords, if squatters wont leave get about three dozen friends to take over house just like the squatters did and push them out, who are they going to complain to? Landlords get their house back without the courts favoring the squatters.

[@PL-mn4ew]

It'll be much harder for people to rent property going forward with both background & credit checks.

[@niziaharrison1686]

This is what happens when you rent to people just because of the way they look not checking their background be interesting never works and I do believe they looked at like them in the same skin color🤷🏽‍♀️

[@kpackard1]

You must be a racist

[@generalbrowser680]

@@kpackard1 Nah, just talking about real life things.

[@meghanthegirl7229]

@aust r can u read? She wrote it just fine. Idiot.

[@williamskrainski8407]

I'd plywood the windows and tear the roof off....

[@eckankar7756]

I'd do much worse.

[@waynemiller6070]

How about the 46 billion dollars that is supposed to be "helping" these poor tenants actually goes to the landlords, instead of giving it to the tenants hoping they'll actually use it to pay their rent?

[@ke6264]

Now I understand why some landlords ask for up to 3 months rent deposit

[@jasbindersingh2441]

No sympathy at all. Property "investors " need know that like any investment there are always risks. Problem is , the last 20 years or so have seen landlords being told that there are NO risks. Why put your cash in the bank when can put it in property and make a return right ????? Life was sooooo much better back when every asho- le wasn't a (highly leveraged ) property investor . If your business involves taking on a massive debt expect massive risks. If you're a cash buyer then what's the problem if someone ain't paying you this month's rent ? Sure you ain't making anything, but then you ain't losing anything either! Get a job !!!! Like tenants have do

[@shammydammy2610]

Yup. Always risks. So the landlord becomes very picky (cutting people out of being able to find homes) and also starts legal proceedings to garnish wages.

[@davidwoods607]

Seems like you have been evicted a few times yourself.

[@shammydammy2610]

@@davidwoods607 Probably has been. Seems a bit salty.

[@Pcarnevaaa]

In all honesty renting shouldn’t be a thing (rent to own and summer rentals only). We should make it affordable enough for everyone to own a home (or at least make housing prices realistic for normal people). But apparently we don’t…

[@jasbindersingh2441]

@@Pcarnevaaa exactly that ! And discouraging purchase of property for "investment " purposes by tax hikes and better yet rent controls...and better still rent moratoriums and sky high interest rates on loans for second properties would not be a bad start

[@iowndvc]

This is where I fault the federal and state governments. During COVID relief, there should have been an easily accessible and fast track to qualify for a payment system for those people that truly needed help, similar to Section 8 to pay the landlords for those tenants affected by the pandemic, and if the tenants didn't qualify (ie they really weren't affected), then evictions should have proceeded as normal. I'm fortunate that none of my tenants did that to me.

[@berniesbend]

Millions have been allocated to states to help landlords during the eviction moratorium. Your state is screwing you by not distributing these funds.

[@rogjackson]

I was looking for the video titled "Evicted Tenant reflects after global pandemic leaves her without a job, income, roof over her heard, or a future." All I found was this.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Exactly. This one video 'spins' the situation into a 'one size fits all' outlook. LEGIT renters (not the deadbeats described in this video) are the ones who truly suffer. They rarely have more than one month's rent 'in reserve' (if at all).

[@brad3378]

That's a steal for only $1400 per month. That place should be renting out for $1400 per WEEK! I'm glad he got rid of his deadbeats.

[@brad3378]

@Anita M I wasn't expecting everything to fall apart so quickly. I really miss president Trump.

[@janiceschroeder9908]

Too bad. I, on the other hand, an glad that orange lunatic is gone.

[@janiceschroeder9908]

Am, not "an."

[@brad3378]

@@janiceschroeder9908 I'll take a Purple People Eater over the $4.35 Gasoline I just bought. Biden can kiss my tushy!

[@holland9199]

That’s just common sense🧐to do background checks and credit reports. That was your mistake. These systems have been in place forever and it’s easier than even to use them🤓 Your smart enough to own property but not know how to manage them🙄I have questions for you🤔who pays and manages your bills🤨

[@kobragangbit]

Thank you

[@Victor-it6bv]

Its time to sue collectively sue the politicians. Eviction moratorium unconstitutional and you will win if you band together.

[@reginafisher9919]

It's sad the thought of being able to use the house on pin to rent out one day to provide an income is no longer a dream of mine you cannot trust people they destroy your property and our disrespectful they refuse to pay it is no longer a viable resource to rent to other human beings that's what's so sad