A man continuously honking his car horn in an Encino apartment complex parking garage was shot by an upset tenant after an argument. The man is hospitalized in stable condition, and the tenant has been arrested. The incident is under investigation.
Shawn Conlon, a tenant who had stopped paying rent, was arrested in connection with the murder of Claudia Voight, the mother of NBC Connecticut anchor Heidi Voight. Conlon was taken into custody by the US Marshals Service and will face second-degree homicide charges in Vermont. Claudia Voight's death, initially believed to be a medical event, was later determined to be a homicide. Conlon had continued to live in Claudia Voight's home until her death. Heidi Voight expressed relief on social media following Conlon's arrest.
A Washington homeowner, Jason Roth, claims he is living in his van after his tenant, Kareem Hunter, moved into his home and stopped paying rent. Roth says Hunter owes nearly $50,000 in unpaid rent and illegally listed the house on Airbnb. The two are currently in a court battle, with the next hearing scheduled for March of next year. Roth's friends are raising money for his legal fees on GoFundMe.
A Seattle homeowner, Jason Roth, is forced to live in his van for five more months as his tenant, Kareem Hunter, continues to occupy his property without paying rent. Hunter had been illegally listing the home on Airbnb for $434 a night while falling behind on rent. Due to a backlog of eviction cases, Roth's court hearing to evict Hunter has been scheduled for March 2024, surpassing the length of the tenancy. Roth, who is still making mortgage payments and paying for pilot school, expressed frustration with the lack of assistance from the city.
A homeowner in Washington state is living in a van while his tenant lists his house on Airbnb and refuses to pay rent. The homeowner, Jason Roth, has been struggling to reclaim his property and estimates that the tenant owes him around $33,400 in back rent, utilities, and late fees. Due to a severe court backlog, Roth will have to wait at least four more months for an eviction hearing. The tenant had been illegally listing the property on Airbnb for nearly $150 a night, but the listing has since been removed. Roth's situation highlights the challenges faced by homeowners in the state's housing shortage and the need for a fair system that protects both renters and landlords.
The City of Rochester is seeking a tenant to occupy a 7,000 square foot space on the second floor of the William A. Johnson Port of Rochester building, which includes a restaurant and bar area, kitchen, and outdoor patio with scenic views of Lake Ontario and the Genesee River. Mayor Evans is looking for food and beverage entrepreneurs to create a unique dining experience that matches the location's exceptional views. Interested parties can find more details and the Request For Proposal on the City of Rochester's website.
A landlord in Qingdao, China, was shocked to find that his tenant hadn't taken out the trash in her apartment for over a year, resulting in piles of garbage reaching the windows. The landlord filmed the scene, showing the tenant sitting among the filth while playing on her phone. The smell was so putrid that the landlord thought he might vomit. After five hours of cleaning, the apartment was finally cleared, and the tenant was given a few days to find a new place to live. This incident is just one of several horror stories involving dirty living, including tenants with snakes, scorpions, tarantulas, beer cans, and even a mound of used underwear.
The mayor of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and her husband, who are also the landlords of a rental home, have filed an eviction notice against their tenant, Negasi Zuberi, after he was arrested on an interstate kidnapping charge. The notice cites reckless endangerment and creating a serious risk of substantial personal injury as reasons for eviction.
Kevin Costner grew suspicious of his tenant, tech entrepreneur Daniel Starr, after his estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, refused to visit him on the set of Yellowstone. Costner believed that Baumgartner's growing closeness with Starr was inappropriate and a factor in their marital demise. Despite Costner's suspicions, Starr insisted that he was simply a renter. The divorce between Costner and Baumgartner has turned ugly, with disputes over their California mansion and financial needs.
A tenant on Reddit shared photos of their home after dealing with a sewage leak that their landlord had dismissed. The tenant had to rip out the walls and floors of their room due to a rusted and clogged main sewer line. Commenters advised being cautious about what goes down the drain and suggested using bidets instead of relying solely on toilet paper. Insurance may cover some costs, but damage to sentimental items can be significant.
Kevin Costner's former tenant, Daniel Starr, denies having a sexual relationship with Costner's estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, while living in the actor's beachfront guest house. Starr claims they were just being friendly with each other and that there was no confrontation with Costner. He hopes the couple can resolve their divorce amicably for the sake of their children. The divorce is reportedly ugly, with Baumgartner refusing to leave the home and seeking $248k a month in child support.