The Original Poster (OP) and his soon-to-be wife, a couple in their early twenties, decided to take the big step of moving in together. Despite limited funds and a lack of renting experience, they were eager to start this new chapter. But things didn’t go as planned.
Finding a Humble Abode
Luck smiled upon them as they found a modest house in a reasonable area.
The house had recently undergone basic renovations, making it a decent option for the young couple.
They promptly signed the lease, and they started their new life together.
First Year of Renting
The first year breezed by without any major hitches.
They passed their regular inspections every three months without any comment or concern.
Having no prior renting experience, OP assumed that no news was good news.
Meeting the Landlord and Small Repairs
During this time, they had a few encounters with their landlord, a man in his early forties.
He seemed like a reasonable guy who was handy enough to fix a few minor issues himself.
Renewal of Lease and Price Hike
With the first year concluded successfully, the couple decided to renew their lease, despite a slight increase in rent.
A Surprise Inspection
Everything took a sudden turn when the agent and the landlord’s wife came for an inspection two months later.
Her Disapproval Was Heard
The landlord’s wife disapproved of nearly everything and even insulted their furniture, unaware that OP could hear her.
A Long List of Demands and Threat of Eviction
A detailed inspection report followed, filled with a list of things to fix within two weeks or face eviction.
Why Now?
They were startled, having never received any feedback before.
The most significant requirements were to keep their cats outside, clean the oven, and get rid of the backyard weeds.
The Battle of the Cats
OP was ready to address all the issues except for the one about their indoor cats.
While the initial lease mentioned no pets, the couple had received approval to keep their cats on the premises.
However, this was not specified on their copy of the lease, leaving them with little recourse.
A Call to the Landlord
Instead of discussing it via their agent, OP decided to call the landlord directly.
The landlord explained that tenants in their other property had been using it as a drug lab, unnoticed by the agents.
This discovery prompted his wife to accompany the agent during their last inspection.
Living on Eggshells
They agreed to keep their home clean and abide by all requests, including frequent monthly inspections.
The continuous scrutiny, however, turned their home into a pressure cooker, affecting their relationship and peace of mind.
Inheritance, a House, and a Silver Lining
Around this stressful time, OP’s father passed away, leaving him with a substantial inheritance.
The couple decided to use this money as a deposit to buy a house of their own, which ended up being a blessing in disguise.
A Masterstroke of Timing
OP negotiated the settlement date for their new house to coincide with a week before the end of their lease, which allowed them to move without breaking their rental agreement.
The landlord then sent a new lease agreement, with a substantial increase in rent, to be signed or considered as termination of their current contract.
The Silent Victory
OP chose not to inform them about their plans to move out.
Days turned into weeks, and when the agent finally called to remind them about the new lease, OP revealed their plan to move out the next day.
The agent’s surprised silence and hurried goodbye gave OP immense satisfaction.
The Final Move and a Little Revenge
The couple moved out, spent the remaining week cleaning the house, and handed over the keys.
The house remained vacant for a while, causing the landlords to lose out on rent.
They also had to advertise it for less than they had planned to charge OP.
Last Interaction with the Agent
A few days after the lease ended, the agent called OP to inform him that they would deduct the cost of steam cleaning the carpets from their bond.
OP informed her that the carpets had been cleaned and emailed the receipt as proof. They never heard back from the agent again, which was just fine with OP.
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