The Landlord Isn't Who He Said He Was

Sorry... who is this? How do you have my number?

ok... what do you want to tell me?

what?? that can't be right. he showed me the contract. he had a key.

I paid him £800 for the first month 😭 I paid him cash

but he texted me today. he said everything is fine. he asked if I need anything

I don't understand. How do you know all this?

oh my god. Claire I'm so sorry that happened to you

wait — do you have any proof? like something I can show the police?

flat 5A... that's THIS flat. I'm in 5A right now

I need to call my friend. I'll message you back ok? please don't go

Priya: Hello? Maya what's wrong? Maya: Priya, I think my landlord is a criminal. Priya: What? Slow down. Tell me everything. Maya: The woman downstairs just messaged me. She said Daniel — the man who rented me the flat — he is NOT the real owner. He took her money two years ago too. Priya: Oh no. Did you sign a contract with him? Maya: Yes! And I paid £800 cash. Priya: Cash?? Maya, cash is so bad. There's no record. Maya: I know, I know. What do I do? Priya: Okay. Don't pay him anything more. And go to the police tomorrow morning, okay? Take the photo the woman sent you. Maya: Okay. Should I leave the flat tonight? Priya: Not yet. It's late. But lock your door. And Maya — do NOT answer if Daniel calls you tonight. Maya: Okay. I'm scared, Priya. Priya: I know. I'm coming over tomorrow. You're not alone.

Ok I talked to my friend. We think I should go to the police tomorrow. Can you come with me?

thank you Claire. seriously.

Claire. He just asked for more money. For Friday. It's exactly what you said.

ok. door is locked. I'm ready.

Priya, oh my god. The police — they already know who he is. They have his real name and everything. They said they can find him. I can't believe it. I'm actually shaking right now. Claire is crying. Like, good crying I think. We did it. We actually did it.

I wasn't brave. I was just lucky Claire messaged me 💛

yeah... maybe it is 🙂