Rules for renting
Everyone is aware that being a renter involves a number of rules and restrictions, but they are all present for a purpose. Imagine you buy and completely renovate a house with the goal of renting it out and generating income. Now imagine that someone moves into it and mistreats it. Unfortunately, that is precisely what happened in this story. But there’s more to it than that… If you think this man moved out after getting a raw deal, he didn’t. These tenants met the wrong landlord, who was determined to retaliate with indifference.
Rules for renting
New tenants
Thomas Ravaux had carefully renovated his house and was ready to look for decent tenants. The landlord search led to a young couple with three children. Ravaux was aware that the protocol for leasing a home was fairly straightforward. He had to sign a lease and allow the new tenants to move in. He had found tenants quite satisfactory. The children were clearly polite and the couple seemed pleasant. I hadn’t seen anything strange or worrisome so far.
New tenants
Practical house
When it came to the condition of his house, Thomas Ravaux spared no expense. Before the tenants moved in, he took care of everything from plumbing to painting the walls. The owner personally cleaned the hardwood floors, painted the walls and fixed the plumbing. The apartment was finally ready for its new tenants after all these preparations. Ravaux had faith that the young family could make the decision to make it their home.
Practical house
The before and after
The owner was evidently careful about details. It is safe to say that he was a perfectionist looking at the other apartments he had for sale. Ravaux was different from many landlords, who don’t care enough to renovate their spaces before they move in. He spent a lot of time fixing everything before he put the apartment up for rent. Like any other landlord, he expected his tenants to value it and keep it in perfect condition, as he had. He would soon realize how wrong he was.
The Before And After
This is not his first turn
Thomas Ravaux had extensive experience in apartment rentals and this was not his first rodeo. He had bought, renovated and rented other apartments before this one. Previously, all of his tenants were good and didn’t cause him much trouble. Although the landlord was considered shrewd, when he first saw this seemingly ordinary couple, he didn’t find it worrisome. Little did he know that accepting the new tenants would be one of his worst nightmares.
This is not his first turn
With patience
Until the date of the first rental arrived, everything was going well. It appeared that the family had not paid the rent. Ravaux, a sympathetic landlord, accepted his mistake and decided to wait a little longer. The rent was nowhere to be found and weeks turned into months. The landlord was beginning to worry about the family and their unwillingness to pay the rent at this point. He called the bank and was informed that the family had not made any payments in the last four months, which he confirmed.
With Patience
Contacting the tenant
Naturally, Ravaux was furious and opted to call the tenants on the phone to confront them. But the tenants seemed to be completely disconnected. The landlord continued to call again and again, but none of his calls were successful. He finally realized that the tenants were not responding to his calls and understood that it was a planned rather than an accident. The landlord tried to find the tenants during those 14 months, but they didn’t show up.
Contact Tenant
Visiting the apartment
After being patient for so long, the landlord decided to take action and confront the tenants in person. If the tenants refused to cooperate, he went to the apartment to talk to them and eventually evict them. However, his knocking also went unheard, just as his calls went unanswered. After much knocking, he discovered that the apartment was not occupied. He entered with his spare key. He only had to look around the apartment to realize that something very bad had happened.
Apartment Visit
The cryptic note
The homeowner saw a small handwritten note before he decided to use his spare key. According to the note, the reader was to “ring the doorbell”. Ravaux was confused and a little scared when he looked for the doorbell. Couldn’t they hear the knocking, he wondered, why the couple had written such a strange note? In the end, he decided to try his luck and ring the doorbell because knocking on the door wasn’t enough. But what he found instead of the doorbell surprised him.
The Critical Note
The doorbell has been destroyed
While it was unusual for tenants not to answer, it hadn’t been strange enough to scare the landlord. When he took a look at the doorbell, all that changed. The “cord” was deliberately pulled out of the socket, as if someone was trying to wire it. Ravaux didn’t know what to make of this because it was a big red flag. He tried to call the police, but opted to follow the written instructions. A shrill sound echoed in his ears as he pressed the destroyed doorbell.
The doorbell has been destroyed
A trap
The doorbell emitted a loud, annoying sound. Had the family been present, they would have undoubtedly heard it. Ravaux was ready to enter the apartment with his spare key at that moment. He thought the doorbell was just a distraction. In the end, he opened the door to his room. He entered cautiously, hoping that in the worst case scenario, the room would be empty. However, what he found upon entering took his breath away. He had no idea how to act.
A Trap
The empty apartment
Despite knowing that the family was no longer in the apartment, I could not ignore the traces they had left behind. The apartment looked messy as if a hurricane had occurred. The apartment seemed to be littered with trash in every nook and cranny. Dirty dishes, children’s toys and garbage bags were everywhere. Worst of all was the horrible smell of food and waste.
The Empty Apartment
apartment or dump?
The owner couldn’t believe what he had seen. How could a family with three small children live like wild animals? The whole apartment was full of garbage. If it wasn’t trash, it was broken items and smelly dishes. After investigating the house further, she discovered that the family had a dog. She found feces and a leash on the floor. For any homeowner, seeing their beautiful apartment in such a sorry state was a nightmare.
Apartment or dump?
The reality of a nightmare
The walls of the apartment weren’t in the best shape either, if the trash strewn all over the place wasn’t horrifying enough. The landlord discovered holes in the drywall when he went to the bathroom. This was beyond what he had anticipated. What kind of people could commit something so despicable in a rented space? It took him 30 minutes to keep quiet before he could look at other things. It was not only heartbreaking to watch all of this, but also incredibly infuriating.
The reality of a nightmare
The disrespectful family
It seemed almost illegal for anyone to have their children in such a filthy and unsanitary place. As if the family’s trash wasn’t enough, they had even kept an outside garbage can in their home. Ravaux was gradually coming to terms with the extent of the damage inflicted on his apartment by this family. Not only had they occupied the space without paying rent, but their stay had also resulted in substantial destruction to the property.
The Disrespectful Family
Damaged Apartment
As a consequence, the landlord found himself in a situation where not only was there a lack of rental income but there was also the added burden of repairing the considerable damage done to the apartment.
Damaged Apartment
The kitchen area
Filled with dread at what he was about to see, he quickly entered the kitchen. Throughout the kitchen were cardboard boxes, take-out containers, dirty dishes, and rotting food strewn about. Upon further inspection of the refrigerator, he discovered a pungent smell emanating from within. As he cautiously opened the door, a wave of disgust washed over him as he laid eyes on the decaying remnants of what used to be fresh produce.
The Kitchen Zone
Mold And Decay
The once vibrant colors are now tainted with mold and decay. Ravaux, who had poured his heart and soul into the renovation of this apartment, felt a sense of disappointment and frustration. However, amidst the disappointment, a flicker of determination ignited within him. He refused to let this setback dampen his spirits or derail his plans for retaliation.
Mold And Decay
Planning revenge
Ravaux was eager to devise a strategy that would teach his former tenants a valuable lesson. He decided to devote all his energy to implementing the perfect revenge plan, putting aside all regret and disappointment. Ravaux soon developed a cunning strategy to take revenge against the terrible tenants living in the old, dilapidated building he owned.
Planning The Revenge
Challenging Plan
As he meticulously crafted his plan, he realized the intricacies involved made its execution quite challenging. Furthermore, a nagging thought lingered in his mind – could this elaborate scheme potentially lead to unforeseen legal ramifications that might complicate matters further?
Challenging Plan
Obtaining Legal Assistance
He contacted his lawyer to make sure his revenge did not exceed legal limits. To better explain her situation, she took photos of the apartment and sent them to him. She then visited the neighbor’s house to get more information. He inquired from the neighbors if they were aware of the time when the apartment had been emptied.
Getting legal assistance
Vacant
The neighbors responded that the apartment had been vacant for several weeks. Despite this, they expressed their inability to pinpoint the exact date on which the family had departed from the residence.
Vacant
Dealing with anger
Ravaux was deeply upset at the way he had been treated by the tenants. His kindness and patience were met with utter betrayal. To set things right, he had to channel his anger, even though he felt like punching someone. The landlord believed that a dispute with the tenants would not lead to a resolution.
How to Deal With Anger
The Taste Of Your Own Medicine
A family that could support itself so savagely and avoid rent for a year would most likely refuse any settlement. He decided that giving her a taste of her own medicine was the best thing to do.
The Taste Of Your Own Medicine
Intentional Destruction
All of this could not have happened by mistake. The apartment was intentionally destroyed, as evidenced by the holes in the wall, the damaged furniture, and the horrible living conditions. The owner wondered if the couple had a modicum of human decency. In actuality, the couple’s decision not to answer his calls seemed justified.
Intentional destruction
They Don’t Care
Perhaps the couple was in complete disarray and thought they could do whatever they wanted with a rented apartment. Ravaux had never experienced anything so creeping, regardless of their motivations.
They Don’t Care
Getting help
He then called a witness to corroborate his account. In addition to taking numerous photographs as evidence, he called someone to view the apartment which was completely destroyed. Gathering his account and backing up evidence was crucial. Subsequently, feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in his apartment, he decided to seek professional cleaning services to assist him in tidying up the living space and disposing of the accumulated trash.
Getting Help
Things They Left Behind
Despite engaging the cleaning services, he had not yet taken the final step of discarding the garbage as he contemplated alternative ideas for repurposing or recycling the family’s waste materials.
Things They Left Behind
The hour of revenge
what did the landlord do with all the scattered stuff in the apartment? He did it as a form of revenge. He decided that he shouldn’t be the only one who had to deal with the problem of an apartment that was in ruins. The landlord hired a truck to load up all the personal belongings and trash. The apartment was meticulously cleaned out, every nook and cranny sparkling with newfound freshness.
La Hora De La Venganza
Ready To Dump
As the last speck of dust was swept away, the sound of the garbage truck rumbling into the distance marked the removal of all unwanted clutter. The homeowner, filled with a mix of satisfaction and anticipation, eagerly awaited the moment to savor his sweet revenge against the chaos that once reigned within those walls.
Ready To Dump
Revenge is best served cold
Ravaux thought the best way to punish the disrespectful couple was to show them a mirror. This meant he had to do the same thing they had done to him. To accomplish this, he had to find the location of the tenants. He discovered that his tenants had recently rented a charming new apartment in a bustling, tree-lined neighborhood.
Revenge Is Best Served Cold
Exciting Scenario
As he sat in his car, the familiar rumble of the garbage truck in front of him, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. With meticulous planning and a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he decided to surprise the couple with a spontaneous visit, not giving away a hint of what was about to unfold.
Exciting Scenario
A delivery
After arriving at the scene, Ravaux pulled out his smartphone to record the moment he had been waiting for. He continued recording as the truck moved toward the entrance. People began to stop to see what was happening and the whole thing had become a spectacle. The owner couldn’t help but smile.
A Delivery
Watching Everything Unfolding
He watched intently as people looked on in astonishment and wondered what was going on. Ravaux’s camera was constantly pointed at the truck as it backed up and dumped all the trash on the couple’s doorstep.
Watching Everything Unfolding
Sweet, sweet revenge
Cold, good revenge could not have calmed the fire inside Ravaux. When he deposited all the trash in the driveway, he felt as if he could finally rest. He took the liberty of doing the same to his apartment because they had had the audacity to damage it. Without waiting for a response, he uploaded the video he had created to YouTube. Excitedly clicking the “Publish” button, he watched as the video unfolded its story to the world. To his surprise, what started as a simple upload turned into a whirlwind of attention.
Sweet, Sweet Revenge
Gained Attention Online
The video rapidly spread across the platform like wildfire, capturing the interest of viewers far and wide. Comments poured in, ranging from heartfelt praises to critical feedback, showcasing the diverse reactions of the audience. It became evident that the public’s response to the video was a mix of admiration and skepticism, sparking conversations and debates in the digital realm.
Gained Attention Online
Polarized opinions
Many people who watched the YouTube video were impressed by Thomas’ complex plan. Most supported his revenge actions, and some landlords wished they could do the same to the bad tenants they had had. However, despite receiving some advice from experts, there were differing opinions on whether it was the best course of action.
Polarized Opinions
Damaged Someone Else’s Property
Thomas found himself in a situation where he had inadvertently damaged someone else’s property, leaving the new landlord to address the aftermath instead of the family involved.
Damaged Someone Else’s Property
Not the best idea
Someone pointed out that Ravaux had caused a big mix-up that the other owner should fix. This might even be illegal and the new owner could sue him for doing it on his property. But Ravaux was a shrewd man with a few aces up his sleeve.
Not The Best Idea
All Legal
He had made sure that the new tenants, rather than their landlords, were responsible. To avoid any problems, he had also verified that his actions were legal.
All Legal
was it justified?
Most people had no idea how bad the situation had been in the apartment. Ravaux claimed that it was a killing. Everything was damaged and in need of repair, from the walls to the carpet. He believed the photographs represented only a small part of the damage he had to cover.
Was it Justified
They Deserved It
Before he could rent the apartment to someone else, he even had to clean everything. Because of this, his retaliation had been so cruel. He believed the family deserved what had happened to them.
They Deserved It
The unbearable smell
The horrible smell emanating from the apartment was evident to anyone who entered. Ravaux had no idea what the family’s life had been like with it, but he couldn’t rent the place to someone with that situation. The actual condition could never be experienced because photos could only show a very superficial view.
The Unbearable Smell
Revenge Was Justified
He had called a legal representative to witness the situation himself to back up all his claims. He had no doubt that his revenge action was justified. The family’s disrespect had left him in shock, and perhaps his lesson would teach them some manners.
Revenge Was Justified
Picking up trash
Many people were under the impression that the new owners would have to pick up the trash. Ravaux was informed that the couple had taken care of everything. That indicated that his strategy of forcing them to take responsibility for their actions was successful.
Picking Up The Trash
Every Move Was Legal
The owner had everything in place in terms of the legal issues. He had spoken to the authorities before and had the law at his disposal. He related that he was not worried about the legal consequences.
Every Move Was Legal
The viral story
While having tenants like this is nothing new, the way Ravuax decided to educate them went viral in no time. Many landlords identified with her struggle and were inspired by how she managed things. One can only hope that this family will learn their lesson and treat other rented apartments better in the future.
The Viral Story
The Worst Tenant Ever
It seems like this couple might just win the “worst tenants ever” award if there was one. Despite Ravaux eventually getting revenge, it was still a challenging situation to handle, with all the damages adding to the ordeal.
The Worst Tenant Ever
How the landlord got lucky
Ravaux got a little lucky despite the whole mess because the tenants weren’t home when he visited. Evicting them could have been a nightmare if they had been home. Getting rid of tenants is not too easy in most Western European and U.S. states.
How The Landlord Got Lucky
Evicted
There are many laws protecting tenants from being evicted, and even getting an eviction notice can be a long and difficult process. The family moved out of their own free will, so Ravaux did not have to force them out.
Evicted