Cher Propriétaire

To my landlord:

I am moving. I am moving in 3 weeks, and no I am not paying for this month. I live in a hole of a home and pay more than its worth.

I am sick of the disrespect. I am sick of the rats. I am sick of the maggots. I am sick of being cold because you want to save money.

We have had more than enough fights between us.

Yes, sometimes my rent is late. No, I don't have sympathy for you and your mortgage. You live in a massive family home with three suites that you rent out to poor white folk like my family. If you can't afford to keep the suites paid for when they're empty, you really shouldn't have bought a house beyond your means. I have a hard time scraping together enough money to keep a roof over my head, and my daughter's head, but I don't get to rely on someone else for rent. Imagine how degrading it is to explain to someone like you why I cannot afford the dinky little room I have down here while you have an excess of space upstairs.

You will find more suckers to live in this little box, I have no doubt. You will continue to ignore the mold that is making my little brother sick. The rats will keep coming back and will attract disgusting bugs, and you'll ignore it because it doesn't affect you.

I have found a nicer, more understanding landlord. The rent is about the same, and I'll have more room. My dog and child won't have to hide underground; they can play outside in our very own yard--with grass no less!

I hope you have a wonderful life in your brand new monster house. I hope I never see you again.

Sincerely,

your tenant.