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The selfish land lord

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By Mr.k KrabsPublished 11 months ago 3 min read
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Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the heart of the countryside, there lived a wealthy land lord named Mr. Smith. He was a man of great stature, with a towering presence that commanded respect and admiration from all those around him. Mr. Smith owned a vast expanse of land in the town, which he had inherited from his father, who had amassed a great fortune through his various business ventures.

Mr. Smith was a man who was known for his selfishness and greed. He was always looking for ways to increase his wealth and power, and he had no qualms about exploiting his tenants to achieve his goals. He would charge exorbitant rents for his properties, and would often refuse to make repairs or provide basic amenities to his tenants, citing lack of funds as the reason.

One day, a young couple named John and Sarah moved into one of Mr. Smith's properties. They had just gotten married, and were excited to start their new life together. However, they soon realized that their landlord was not an easy man to deal with. The property they had rented was in a state of disrepair, with leaky roofs, broken windows, and faulty plumbing. Despite numerous complaints, Mr. Smith refused to make any repairs, insisting that the tenants should be responsible for the upkeep of the property.

John and Sarah struggled to make ends meet, with the high rent and the added expenses of repairs and maintenance. They tried to reason with Mr. Smith, but he was unyielding in his demands. He would often come to the property unannounced, and would intimidate the tenants with his imposing presence.

One day, John and Sarah decided to take matters into their own hands. They organized a meeting with the other tenants in the area, and together they formulated a plan to confront Mr. Smith about his unfair treatment. They drafted a list of demands, which included reasonable rents, timely repairs, and basic amenities such as clean water and electricity.

When they presented their demands to Mr. Smith, he was furious. He accused the tenants of being ungrateful and lazy, and threatened to evict them if they did not comply with his wishes. John and Sarah refused to back down, and stood their ground, insisting that their demands were reasonable and just.

As the days went by, tensions began to rise between Mr. Smith and the tenants. He would often send his henchmen to intimidate them, and would cut off their water and electricity supply as a means of punishment. The tenants were at their wits' end, and they knew that they needed to take drastic action if they were to get their voices heard.

One night, a group of tenants decided to stage a protest outside Mr. Smith's mansion. They held up placards and chanted slogans, demanding justice and fair treatment. Mr. Smith was incensed, and he ordered his security guards to disperse the protesters by force.

The situation soon spiraled out of control, with both sides engaging in a violent confrontation. The police were called in, and several people were injured in the melee. Mr. Smith was arrested and charged with assault and battery, and the tenants finally got the justice they had been fighting for.

In the aftermath of the incident, Mr. Smith was forced to sell off his properties and leave the town. The tenants were given ownership of the land, and they formed a cooperative to manage and maintain the properties. John and Sarah were elected as the leaders of the cooperative, and they worked tirelessly to ensure that the properties were well-maintained and affordable for all.

Years later, the town prospered under the cooperative's management, and the tenants lived in peace and harmony. John and Sarah became known as the champions of the people, and their story inspired others to stand up for their rights and fight against injustice.

As for Mr. Smith, he lived out the rest of his days in seclusion, a bitter and lonely man who had lost everything

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