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The landlord, working with legal procedures, initiated the eviction process, which involved multiple steps—sending notices, court proceedings, and appeals—each dragging on for months. Despite possessing all paperwork and documentation, the process proved arduous and frustrating. Legal aid, while supposed to protect vulnerable tenants, often pushed back or threw out cases—delays that benefited the tenant and resulted in landlords footing more costs for repairs and legal fees.