‘Illegal’: Landlord suggest renter eviction for sad reason

The text exchange between a landlord and his tenant has sparked huge debate.

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A feud that erupted between a landlord and his tenants over their pregnancy announcement has sparked heated debate online after the property owner made a shock suggestion.

Tom and Mia were thrilled to find out they were pregnant with twins but things took a turn when their landlord also learned the news and contacted them to suggest it was time they moved on from his property.

The owner, Gavin, didn’t beat around the bush when he sent Tom a text message to address his concerns with the pregnancy.

“Tom. Mia mentioned the twins. Thought we should probably speak,” Gavin said.

Tom, unaware of how the conversation was about to unfold, revealed the couple’s excitement over the upcoming arrival of their children.

“Yeah. Big surprise, but we’re looking forward to it,” Tom responded.

The text exchange between a landlord and his tenant has sparked huge debate.

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The conversation quickly deteriorated when Gavin suggested Tom and Mia move out due to the issues babies would cause.

“I imagine so. I’ll be honest though, it’s thrown a bit of a spanner in the works on my end,” Gavin said.

“When the house was let, it was two occupants. That’s what the agreement reflects.”

A confused Tom questioned how two newborns might have any impact on the rental agreement.

“I know. And I’m not trying to be difficult about it. But once you go from two adults to a family of four, the situation isn’t quite the same,” Gavin responded.

“With respect Tom, two newborns changes things. Noise, wear on the place, neighbours complaining. It’s a different set up.

After Tom pushed Gavin to come clean on what he was getting at, the property owner admitted he thought it was time to “start looking for somewhere that’s better suited long term’ for the young family”.

The conversation ended after Tom told Gavin what he was doing was “illegal”.

The text exchange between a landlord and his tenant has sparked huge debate.

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“We’ve been here for two years. Asking someone to leave because they’re having children is discrimination under the Equality Act. I’d strongly suggest you look that up before this goes any further,” Tom said.

“You’re asking us to move because we’re having children.”

The exchange attracted plenty of criticism after being publicised on social media by UK property expert Jack Rooke

Rooke’s video attracted tens of thousands of views after he challenged the landlord’s stance.

“Landlord should shut his face; doesn’t need to interfere where not needed,” one viewer said.

“I see both sides of it, it depends on the house,” another said.

“Landlord is right. You can’t expect your choice to have kids to be his financial liability and the risk profile to increase due to the additional costs. Particularly when the kids need their own space as well – that’s not what the property was offered as,” someone else shared.

“Well babies don’t take up much room and they’ve got a good 18 months to two years before they become toddlers – landlord can just jug on,” another said.