You don't look good. Is something bothering you?
Yes, it's my landlord.
Oh, is there something wrong with your flat?
No, there's nothing wrong with the flat. But I'm going to have to move out.
Why do you have to move out?
For the last 2 months, a friend has been staying with me. She is staying until she can find a job.
That's nice of you.
Yes, but I'm not supposed to have anyone staying there.
Was that in the rental agreement?
Yes, it was. It's ok if a friend stays for a few days, but not for more than that.
So you broke the agreement even though it was for a good reason.
Anyway one of my neighbors told the landlord about my friend. So now I'm in trouble.
The landlord is angry and says she can't trust me.
That's ridiculous.
I told her about my friend and how I'm trying to help her, but she doesn't care.
Wow, she doesn't sound very nice.
That's right, she is not nice, she is just interested in money. In fact, she's going to keep my security deposit.
How can she do that? Nothing is damaged, right?
Right, everything in the flat is fine. She is keeping the deposit because broke the rental agreement.
What about your rent?
Yes, that's another problem. I already paid 3-months rent so I hope I get it back.
What can you do if she doesn't return it?
I don't know. I'll talk to my agent. He's nice and maybe he can help. Maybe I should refuse to leave the flat until I get it back.
Be sure to take pictures of the flat.
What for?
Just to show the condition of the flat. Then she can't say your friend damaged it in any way.
Good idea. She is a small-minded evil woman, I should never have rent it from her in the first place.
