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Landlords can sometimes be a source of never-ending complaints from tenants. From withholding security deposits without valid reasons to harassing renters, problematic behavior is not unheard of. Unfortunately, it seems some landlords have no qualms about taking things to the next level.
In a shocking Reddit post, one user revealed that while they were away on vacation, their landlord took the liberty of Airbnb-ing their apartment for some extra cash. Yes, the landlord decided to double-rent the apartment, leaving the tenant in complete disbelief.
If you want to find out more about this incident and how it played out, keep scrolling down for all the juicy details!
Here is OP’s full story:
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OP shared that while there was no proof of forced entry, the neighbors clued him in on what was going on.
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Making matters worse, the landlord took no accountability for his actions and even doubled down on them.
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Unfortunately, the story gets worse.
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Reddit users are upset and have been giving the user sound advice on how to handle the situation.
Here are some of the top responses:
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Other users shared similar sentiments and advised on everything from obtaining a tenant lawyer
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to starting the process for a lawsuit to make sure to put a hold on personal credit card information to beat identity thieves:
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This situation is truly a nightmare, but the user should be able to recoup what was lost and even be able to hold the landlord accountable.
What do you think about what happened? Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Share your experiences and join the conversation in the comment section below!