Landlord discovers room filled with garbage and pests after tenant’s two-year absence
A seemingly pristine rental room transforms into a nightmarish pit of filth and creatures. What started as a routine check turned into a jaw-dropping discovery for landlord Namwan Panadda.
Namwan, a seasoned landlord with three decades of dormitory management under her belt, stumbled upon the grotesque underworld hidden behind a seemingly ordinary door. A room, faithfully occupied by a 42 year old woman for over ten years, emerged as a breeding ground for snakes, worms, and mice.
Despite the tenant being a successful civil servant, the room had been neglected for a staggering two years. Astonishingly, rent payments of 1,500 baht per month continued like clockwork. The landlord, shocked to the core, took to Facebook to share the ghastly spectacle and seek advice on vanquishing the nauseating stench that permeated the surroundings.
The room, neglected for so long, became a putrid spectacle as rubbish reached the ceiling, infested with vermin. Namwan and her husband, armed with determination and over 3,000 baht spent on garbage bags, filled a staggering 250 large bags, unearthing the horrors within.
“Four months ago, the neighbouring tenant reported snakes and mice emerging from the room. Unlocking it was a surreal nightmare, with garbage not just on the floor but stuffed into every nook and cranny.”
Despite their efforts, the stench of decay persisted even after two thorough cleanings. The landlord, perplexed by the stark contrast between the tenant’s outward success and the room’s gruesome reality, suspects a possible mental health issue leading to hoarding tendencies, reported KhaoSod.
In a shocking twist, the absent tenant contacted Namwan, challenging the intrusion and claiming the room held only valuable items. Namwan, having witnessed the squalor firsthand, explained the distress caused to other tenants by the odour and the rampant infestation, prompting her to file a report at Hua Mak Police Station.
In related news, a Thai landlord experienced an unexpected surge in electricity bills after his property was rented by a group of Chinese occupants. His rented-out townhouse, featuring three air conditioning units running non-stop with windows firmly shut to prevent daylight from entering, eventually led to a drastic transformation of the rental property. Read more about this story HERE.
