Yeah, old news is so exciting, but DH shared this one with me earlier this evening...

If you do a GIS search for "Guess Who's Moving? You!" it will come up with a nice image of some LL's cheery eviction notice on bright orange paper.

The article that goes along with it sez---

‘Guess who’s moving? You!’: Landlord’s eviction notice to tenant goes viral

A tongue-in-cheek eviction notice is sparking debate after a photo of the notice was posted on social media.

A smiling emoji and the words, “Guess who’s moving? You!” are plastered across the front of the notice that was left on a tenant’s door. The rest of the notice reads “We’ve called, we’ve texted and sent emails, so pay your rent or bring in those keys. Rent is due on the first. not whenever.”

While the note itself has gone viral after comedian KevOnStage posted a video about it, residents of Bent Tree Apartments say the note was inappropriate, especially with the complaints renters have about the apartment complex.

“It’s antagonizing,” Deadrick Flemming said. “I feel like it’s kind of embarrassing. It’s a shameful situation for someone that is trying their best to make ends meet.

According to WREG, many people living at the complex refuse to pay rent because the property management refuses to make repairs.

“They are quick to put you out and slow to fix stuff,” one resident who wished to remain anonymous said.

Chasity Blackburn, senior director at the Bent Tree complex, denies that repairs have gone unaddressed.

“If they call us, the typical turnaround time is four days,” she said of non-emergency work orders. Blackburn explained that although the landlord’s approach in this particular eviction notice may spark controversy, but the process itself is standard for the market. If rent isn’t paid by the 15th of the month, it is sent over to evictions.

“She does anything and everything she can to collect the money,” Blackburn said.

Resident Joshua Clay told WREG that he understands the process and why it is in place, but he still thinks the note went too far.

“That is very petty,” Clay said.

Not all renters at the property agree, however.

“I mean, pay your bills and you won’t get it,” Marcise Taylor said. “That’s the bottom line.”

I remember seeing that notice when it first came out many months ago. It was perfect! Apologists are always going to come up with excuses and reasons why it's mean spirited or inhumane. Very simple; they can pay your bill then.

Deanna,

I think it's a little tacky, and perhaps unsympathetice, and unprofessional.

You (tenant) SHOULD be embarrassed and ashamed if you let it get to that!

At least you can be a warning to your neighbors.