Landlord Sends A Check For $2,500 To His Former Tenant After Selling The House
He says the former tenants deserve a share of the profits.
Some landlords leave behind deposit disputes and awkward memories, but Chris Robarge got something far more surprising. After his former landlord sold the house he once rented, a check for $2,500 arrived in the mail.
The money was described as Chris’s share of the profit from the sale, and the landlord reportedly sent checks to all of his former tenants. For Chris, the gesture carried extra meaning because that house was the first place he lived after his divorce.
It is a small story with a big reaction, and the letter that came with the check made it even more memorable. Read on.
Chris Robarge shared the story of a kind former landlord:
Chris RobargeChris received a letter from his former landlord, thanking him for investing in his house by paying rent. There was also a check for $2,500.
Chris RobargeThere are people who only talk about values, and there are people who live by them.
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Chris hopes it will inspire others
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He decided to give most of the money to charity:
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Here is the picture of the check:
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And the lovely letter that came with it:
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People online were quick to react to the landlord’s kindness.
People online were amazed by this landlord’s kindness:
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And think that he is a kind of saint
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It does take you a few minutes to fully appreciate it.
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Some landlords chimed in with their own reactions, too.
This is similar to the roommate refusing an equal rent split because their partner paid late.
Some landlords also responded:
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Living the life...
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If we could only do that....
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It restores our faith in humanity...
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We would like to point out that the whole point here is not about kindness but principles. It is quite possible that the landlord in question is not a kind and friendly person at all.
But he is a man of principles. And his most important principle is that we shouldn’t take advantage of other people. And that’s what counts the most. Do to others what you wish they would do to you.
Long-time renters also agree this is a genuine act of kindness...
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Our society is all about 'me'
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And it should be about sharing
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It really should...
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It is evident that the former landlord is a person of principles. He doesn’t only preach them but also lives by them.
People like that are not always popular at parties or fun to be around because they are so rigid. But, oh boy, do we need more of them in our lives.
They are not mushy and friendly, but they will tell you the truth every time and do the right thing no matter how much it will cost them. If you have a person like that in your life, hold on to them.
They are a true treasure. Here’s to principles!
Want to see the opposite side of this rent debate, read about the landlord demanding rent after a tenant lost their job.
