A landlord friend rented his property to a couple who seemed stable at first. They signed a one-year lease and paid the security deposit. Everything looked normal. But after several months, the rent stopped arriving. Calls and messages went unanswered. When the landlord finally made contact, the tenants promised to pay soon but kept delaying. They refused to move out despite repeated notices. Eviction processes dragged on for months. The landlord faced legal fees and lost income, stuck in a frustrating limbo. During this time, the property suffered neglect — broken fixtures, unreported damages, and accumulated trash. The legal system tends to protect tenants’ rights strongly, but landlords often bear the brunt of delays and financial losses. For many landlords, this nightmare is painfully common — a reminder that rental income is never guaranteed. #House #landlord