How the landlord got lucky
Despite the whole mess, Ravaux was a bit lucky because the tenants weren’t home when he visited them. If they had been home, the eviction would have been a nightmare. In most Western European countries and the United States, it is not so easy to get rid of tenants. There are many laws that protect tenants from eviction, and even getting an eviction notice can be a lengthy and difficult process. The family moved out of their own free will, so Ravaux didn’t have to force them out
How the landlord got lucky
The Lease’s Final Clause
After the mess was cleaned up and the trash was moved, Ravaux realized that while he had exacted his revenge, there were still loose ends to tie up. He decided to review the original lease agreement to ensure that everything was legally covered. The lease had a clause about property maintenance and damage responsibilities, which the tenants had clearly violated. Armed with this, Ravaux felt confident that his actions were not only a personal vendetta but also a necessary step in enforcing rental agreements.
The Lease’s Final Clause
