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The account concludes with the reality that, even after legal victory, landlords are left with property damages, unpaid taxes, and court costs. The process of eviction, especially when legal aid and bureaucratic delays are involved, is a costly and draining ordeal.
Furthermore, tenants like the one described often use emotional appeals—claiming their life circumstances, such as upcoming exams or a child's birthday, make eviction especially cruel. Yet, the story argues that such narratives are used to manipulate sympathy rather than address the underlying issues—namely, the tenant's refusal to pay rent or respect property rules.