{"id":2109,"date":"2024-12-20T23:18:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T23:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.amazingstory.blog\/?p=2109"},"modified":"2024-12-20T23:18:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T23:18:04","slug":"my-entitled-ex-landlord-refuses-to-return-a-washing-machine-and-dishwasher-i-bought-i-taught-him-a-good-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.amazingstory.blog\/?p=2109","title":{"rendered":"My Entitled Ex-landlord Refuses to Return a Washing Machine and Dishwasher I Bought \u2014 I Taught Him a Good Lesson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

19 October 2024<\/a> Love pets<\/a> Uncategorised<\/a> 0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When Paige moved into her old apartment, she instantly noticed the lack of a washing machine and dishwasher. She decided to buy her own appliances, thinking it was a simple solution. But when she tried to take them with her upon moving out, her entitled ex-landlord refused to let her go without a fight, not knowing she had a lesson in store for him.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A young woman carrying carton boxes | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 25, getting my own place was a breath of fresh air, especially after living under the thumb of Mr. Robinson, my old landlord, for a year. Let me tell you, it\u2019s quite the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hello, I\u2019m Paige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, my old apartment didn\u2019t have a washing machine or a dishwasher. When I first saw the place, Mr. Robinson was there to greet me. He had this smug look on his face like he was doing me a huge favor by renting it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interior of an old house | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWelcome, Paige,\u201d Mr. Robinson said, smiling. \u201cYou\u2019re going to love it here. It\u2019s a great neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me tell you there was enough room for one person, but the place clearly showed its age with paint peeling off the walls and old, tattered furniture. It also seemed like the apartment hadn\u2019t been cleaned in weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I looked around the kitchen and noticed the missing appliances right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inside a cozy kitchen | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t have a washing machine or dishwasher?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Robinson shrugged. \u201cMost tenants don\u2019t mind. You can always use the laundromat down the street,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut it\u2019s so inconvenient. I work late nights and weekends. A washing machine and dishwasher would save me so much time,\u201d I replied, frowning a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A laundromat | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He gave a dismissive wave. \u201cWell, this isn\u2019t a luxury condo, but it\u2019s the best for what you can afford. Besides, you\u2019ll get used to the laundromat. It\u2019s not so bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearly, there was no point arguing with this man. I nodded but thought to myself, I\u2019m not spending hours at the laundromat every week or tackling the dishes when work barely gives me time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, after moving in, I decided to buy my own washing machine and dishwasher. It took a big chunk of my savings and some late-night waitressing shifts, but it was worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A person using a washing machine | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few days later, Mr. Robinson came by to check on things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEverything okay?\u201d he asked, peering into the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYep,\u201d I replied. \u201cJust wanted to let you know I bought a washing machine and dishwasher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A young woman using a dishwasher | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His eyebrows shot up. \u201cOh, really? Well, make sure you take good care of them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I will,\u201d I said, smiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLooks like you must have spent a lot on those,\u201d he further said, eyeing the appliances, and I felt really weird at that point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An elderly man | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYeah, I did,\u201d I admitted. \u201cBut it\u2019s worth it. Saves me so much time and effort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He nodded slowly. \u201cWell, I hope you enjoy them. Just remember, they\u2019re your responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOf course,\u201d I said, still smiling, but I couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that he wasn\u2019t too happy about my new additions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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A confused young woman | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward one month. I found a better apartment closer to work and gave Mr. Robinson the required notice. The moving day finally came, and I started removing my washing machine and dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I was unplugging the washing machine, Mr. Robinson barged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhere do you think you\u2019re going with those?\u201d he demanded. \u201cThey belong to the apartment now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An elderly man looking serious | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I stood up, hands on my hips. \u201cExcuse me? I bought them with my own money. They\u2019re mine,\u201d I argued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, they\u2019ve been here long enough. They\u2019re part of the apartment now! If you take them, I\u2019ll deduct the cost from your security deposit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I couldn\u2019t believe what I was hearing. \u201cYou can\u2019t do that. They\u2019re my appliances. I even told you when I bought them!\u201d I said helplessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A frustrated young woman | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Mr. Robinson wouldn\u2019t listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ll still deduct the cost. Good luck arguing otherwise!\u201d he threatened me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frustration bubbled up inside me. \u201cFine!\u201d I yelled, losing my cool. \u201cIf you\u2019re so adamant, I\u2019ll get a lawyer to sort this out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He started to laugh. \u201cYou? A stupid waitress?\u201d he sneered. \u201cWe\u2019ll see about that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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An elderly man laughing | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was furious at how he just dismissed me. Deep down, I knew I couldn\u2019t afford a lawyer, but I wasn\u2019t going to let him bully me. I needed to find a way to stand up for myself and keep what was rightfully mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next day, I called my friend, Kevin, a handyman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCan you believe it?\u201d I said. \u201cMr. Robinson thinks he can just take my appliances and get away with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A young woman on call | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin sighed. \u201cThat guy is unbelievable. Don\u2019t worry, Paige. Actually\u2026 I have an idea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOkay, but when can you come over?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can be there in an hour,\u201d Kevin replied. \u201cWe\u2019ll sort this out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A young guy busy working | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Kevin arrived at my apartment, we quickly got to work. Mr. Robinson was out, which was perfect for our plan. Kevin and I started disconnecting the washing machine and dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet\u2019s take out the power cords and hoses first,\u201d Kevin suggested. \u201cWe\u2019ll remove the essential parts and leave the shells behind. It\u2019ll look like they\u2019re still there, but they won\u2019t work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A washing machine under a wooden table with a plant and a wicker basket | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we worked, Kevin asked, \u201cSo, what exactly did Mr. Robinson say?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I told him everything that had happened, Kevin shook his head and laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThat\u2019s classic Robinson,\u201d he admitted. \u201cHeard from my friends he\u2019s like that with every tenant. Always trying to get more than he deserves. But he\u2019s in for a real lesson this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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A box labeled fragile | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We carefully removed all the essential parts from both appliances. Kevin showed me how to do it, and I followed his instructions. It didn\u2019t take long before we had everything we needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPerfect,\u201d Kevin said, standing back to admire our work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I grinned. \u201cMr. Robinson is going to be in for a surprise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two people sharing a high-five | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin chuckled. \u201cYep! But he\u2019s not going to know what hit him until it\u2019s too late.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We packed up the parts and left the apartment. As we walked out, I was thinking about what Mr. Robinson would look like once he noticed our little gift for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you think he\u2019ll figure it out right away?\u201d I asked Kevin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two friends | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProbably not,\u201d Kevin replied. \u201cHe\u2019s too focused on getting his way to notice the details.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But just two days later, while I was settling into my new apartment, my phone rang. It was Mr. Robinson.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I knew why he was calling and took a deep breath before answering. \u201cHello?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease, DON\u2019T DO THIS!\u201d he begged. \u201cI\u2019ll never find the parts, and I need those appliances to work for the new tenants, Paige!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A sad elderly man | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I decided to play dumb. \u201cI don\u2019t know what you\u2019re talking about, Mr. Robinson. I just took what was mine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have to come back and fix this!\u201d he pleaded. \u201cI\u2019ll give you your security deposit back!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I smiled and decided to let him know that I was the one who had taken the parts. But I didn\u2019t agree to his offer right away. I told him I\u2019d think about it and hung up. A few hours later, my phone rang again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, Mr. Robinson was practically in tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A depressed man | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ll return your full security deposit and give you an additional $200 for the inconvenience,\u201d he offered. \u201cJust come as soon as you can and give me those parts. Or, I\u2019ll lose a good deal.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I pretended to hesitate. \u201cOkay, I\u2019ll meet you at the apartment,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I arrived, Mr. Robinson was waiting anxiously. I had a box with all the parts, but I made sure he handed me the cash first. He looked relieved as he took the box from me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A man holding cash | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you, Paige,\u201d he said, opening the box. But the moment he saw the contents, his face fell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t everything!\u201d he exclaimed. \u201cWhere are the power cords?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I shrugged. \u201cOh, I must have misplaced those. I\u2019ll have to look for them. Maybe in a week or two?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t do this!\u201d Mr. Robinson\u2019s face turned red with frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An elderly man with a serious look | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I looked him straight in the eye. \u201cRemember, Mr. Robinson, you tried to take my things first. Consider this a lesson from a \u2018stupid waitress\u2019 in respecting other people\u2019s property.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stood there, speechless, as I turned and walked out, feeling victorious. Mr. Robinson would have to scramble to replace the parts, which would cost him more than if he had just let me take my appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had learned his lesson. But that wasn\u2019t all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A young woman holding a file | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later that evening, I met up with Kevin to thank him. We spent the evening reminiscing about the whole ordeal, laughing at the absurdity of Mr. Robinson\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCan you believe he actually thought he could keep your appliances?\u201d Kevin said, shaking his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know, right?\u201d I replied. \u201cIt feels good to have stood up to him and won.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin nodded. \u201cWell, you did great. Here\u2019s to your new apartment and no more Mr. Robinson!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We clinked our glasses and toasted to new beginnings, feeling triumphant and ready for whatever came next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two people toasting to new beginnings | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always remember that respecting other people\u2019s property is important, no matter who they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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