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Man Removes Every Update He Made Before Moving Out After Being Accused Of Illegal Modifications
German psychoanalyst Erich Fromm once described greed as a “bottomless pit.” According to him, it’s a trait that “exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.”
Such a statement couldn’t be more applicable to this story, where a landlord wanted an easy big payday at the expense of his tenant. He began overcharging and unjustly evicting the man who lived in his father’s home for nearly two decades.
The landlord eventually got his much-deserved karma thanks to the tenant’s act of malicious compliance.
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A longtime tenant had to endure a significant rent increase and an unjust eviction, prompting him to take action through malicious compliance
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Ultimately, the landlord lost more money and ruined his sibling relationships
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The man clarified some parts of his story
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Greedy people with loaded bank accounts are typically unsatisfied with their lives
Some people may argue that greed isn’t all bad. They are the ones who believe that having an excessive desire can lead to an affluent life. But according to recent research, that’s as far as the benefits go.
In 2022, Tilburg University lecturer Karlijn Hoyer conducted a study involving 2,367 Dutch individuals aged between 16 and 95. The goal was to assess life outcomes associated with greed.
Findings revealed that while higher levels of greed were associated with a higher household income, they were also linked to a lower number of biological children and shorter romantic relationships.
In an interview with PsyPost, Hoyer explained how people driven by greed may live miserable lives. She stated that they typically push their partners to work harder and earn more, which often leads to ruined relationships.
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“Being greedy and being self-interested makes you unhappy in your own way,” Hoyer noted.
The landlord’s son in the story appeared to have it worse, and it’s all thanks to his greed. Not only did he lose a significant amount of money, but he also ruined his relationship with his siblings.
But is malicious compliance a reasonable response to such greedy practices? Not always. If a landlord unjustly threatens eviction, experts advise hiring a lawyer to protect your rights. You also don’t have to worry about losing a place to stay because the eviction won’t move forward until the court hears the case.
The author’s malicious compliance was his harmless yet assertive way of expressing his displeasure about the eviction. Fortunately for him, the landlord’s shady and greedy practices were eventually revealed.
The author provided more details by answering readers’ questions
People in the comments sided with him, with some sharing similar experiences
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Rose the Cook 7 months ago (edited)
Why make modifications to a rental? Here in China it is very common for tenants to do this. Including stripping tiles off walls and floor ( a terribly loud annoying procedure). Apparently they do this to ensure that where they live is always up to the current trends. Of course wall and floor tiling can't be taken when you leave. Landlords allow it for the same reason tenants do it, so their place is always desirably up to date. I dread renting our apartment when we return to Australia for this reason.
David 7 months ago
Its very common when people rent long term, as well as have a good relationship with the landlord. Its not like he was renting from a big company
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Bored Sailor 7 months ago
Those asking about buying after that long it sounds like he is in an area that had a housing jump like California. After 17 yrs a loan would cost more monthly.
Rose the Cook 7 months ago (edited)
Why make modifications to a rental? Here in China it is very common for tenants to do this. Including stripping tiles off walls and floor ( a terribly loud annoying procedure). Apparently they do this to ensure that where they live is always up to the current trends. Of course wall and floor tiling can't be taken when you leave. Landlords allow it for the same reason tenants do it, so their place is always desirably up to date. I dread renting our apartment when we return to Australia for this reason.
David 7 months ago
Its very common when people rent long term, as well as have a good relationship with the landlord. Its not like he was renting from a big company
Load More Replies... Bored Sailor 7 months ago
Those asking about buying after that long it sounds like he is in an area that had a housing jump like California. After 17 yrs a loan would cost more monthly.
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