A few months after moving in, the problems started piling up. Late rent became a pattern rather than an exception. They promised to pay “next week,” but weeks turned into months. My friend kept track, sending reminders and polite notices. Then came the small damages. A broken cabinet door in the kitchen. Scratches along the hardwood floor. A stain on the living room carpet. Each issue seemed minor alone, but together they added up. My friend tried to address the problems directly. He scheduled inspections, called to discuss repairs, and reminded them of the lease agreement. The tenants apologized every time, promising it wouldn’t happen again. But the excuses kept coming. One weekend, he received a report from the neighbor: a small dog had been staying in the house despite the lease clearly forbidding pets. The dog had chewed the baseboards and scratched doors. The stress started to mount. Bills were unpaid. Repairs were needed. And each day, the tension in the house grew. My friend realized that this was no longer a simple rental arrangement. It was a test of patience, rules, and the limits of trust. #House #landlord #RentalDrama