Bernard Laffer

for the past 3 years I have rented my former residence to a wealthy man who is one of the owners of a large local business.  At the time he rented my home his credit was terrible because of credit charges that were left unpaid by is wife. He was going through a difficult divorce because hoe had taken up with his nanny. My house was only years old and in excellent condition. It is highly upgraded and had new carpet,paint, hardwood and many other expensive features. The understanding ecad that he would take good care of the home be a use. My Intention was to sell it when the market recovered. It is a magnificent 5 bed4 bath 3500 sq ft home. He moved in to the home with his new girlfriend ( his former nanny) I made no judgment about his situation despite being warned by many people on the community about the controversy attached to his divorce.  He paid the rent on time and seemed to take decent care of the home. He had custody of his 3 children part time. Periodically I to go to the home to do maintenance items or to help him out (he forgot his passport and I overnited it to his hotel). Recently hid girlfriend called me from New York and asked me to overnite her phone and some other items that she forgot to their hotel). I co not like to go to the house without their being home.  I agreed t help them out again. when I tried to enter through the garage I found it so packed with a new Audi toner times. I had to climb over equipment and was barely able to enter. When I entered the home I found it filthy ,cluttered and in bad shape . They had stopped caring about my beautiful home. I was so furious that I left. They texted me  and called me but I was so angry that I could not respond.  Now  the rent is due and they have not paid it. I feel betrayed by these people that  I trusted. I can rent the home for more money but I never considered doing it.  I am in a situation that I do not deserve. I am going to begin eviction proceedings and will sue them for the damage. I always treated them well and do not deserve this treatment. Obviously it is now just business. I believe that he has fixed his credit and would not appreciate  a court judgment against him. I cannot bring myself to talk to them because of how they treated my home. I am initiating action on Monday. I have begun to advertise the home for rent and have received a huge response. It sucks when you are nice to people and they betray you. Obviously I can fix the home but I would ha been a lot easier if I did not have to.  Do not let your better judgment get in the way of business. I will not make that mistake again