While I wish to leave no ill will on my building or my current neighbors, the current situation is wanting me to find a way to leave some sort of intention behind that makes it difficult for the owner and property management to rent out after I’m gone.

For a quick backstory, I’ve lived in my current place for the past three years. I’ve rebuilt my life and made a stable home for my kids after a difficult life transition. This space has been meaningful to me. I have fought for the building to be taken care of, I have improved and done my best as a renter to take care of the building, because it was my home. I’ve gone through 3 property managements in that time, all with an owner far out of state and only sees this place as money maker, not people’s home. I recently got a notice that I was not going to get a lease renewal because he wants to “renovate” my unit to bring it “up to current market prices” and my unit is the easiest to start with.

So, I’ve been in a stressful situation trying figure out next steps without any empathy or flexibility from the owner or property management.

Like I said, I don’t want to inflict any difficulties on my lovely neighbors after I’m gone, nor the innocent building that homes these people. I do, however, want to ensure both the property management and owner receive the business they deserve. A little karmic justice to leave behind for the choices they make in contributing to the housing crisis and putting a single parent out for no good reason than to make more money.

Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated!