A HARD LAW.
(To the Editor.) Sir, —The facts as stated by Mr. TooTnath of an eviction are right as far as they go, but the facts arc not all placed' on public view. In the first place tlte landlord, instead of being: a '•hard landlord," as quoted, is a kindly nentleman. S4 years of age, and practically his & ole inc° mc is the rent of t house in question. The tenant had only paid two weeks' rent whilst in occupation, refused to pay more, and defied the owner of the house to get cither rent or occupation of premises. As an inducement for lrim to leave the landlord offered a free receipt for the Tent, owing (about £16), but without avail. Does Mr. Toomatb. think it right Hi at a tenant should have possession of a property worth £2000, pay no rent, and sublet rooms, while the owner pays the rates and gets nothing but abuse? The time has come when a property owner should not let a house without strict inquiry into the position of a •prospective tenant. —I am. etc.. 1 c WELDOXE.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 208, 2 September 1926, Page 20
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186A HARD LAW. Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 208, 2 September 1926, Page 20
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