SOLO Book: From Rent to Ruin: The True Story of My Tenant Nightmare

Board member and SOLO landlord Kevin Costain tells the unbelievable story of renters who went from benign to abusive to criminal. Read how Ontario, Canada’s authorities provided little to no justice while Kevin’s home was being ruined.

What would you do if the life you’ve built was taken hostage?

From Rent to Ruin: The True Story of My Tenant Nightmare is the story of tenants run amok from a landlord’s perspective. What does it take to face down unhinged and destructive tenants while they remain protected by the law? What drives people to take advantage of the system? How much abuse is too much? What’s a person’s breaking point?

A housing provider in Ontario, Canada reveals the shocking story of two strangers who fraudulently gain access to his home, only to take a dark turn into abuse and criminal activity. Parallel to this mayhem, the justice system plods along, unhelpful and ineffective.

This is the story of a vilified small landlord who faced down the worst kind of tenant and survived to tell the story. They may have ruined a home, but they can’t ruin a life.

The first chapter is still available to read for free to SOLO members. Registration is free for all SOLO housing providers.

Release Date: October 27th, 2023
ISBN: 9781999547530
Length: 215 Pages
Formats: Paperback (6×9), eBook (DRM free ePUB/PDF), Kindle

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