THE TENANT
Film Synopsis
In this quick-paced, dark comedy a shady landlord is about to tear down his low-rent apartment complex to build high-dollar condos. When a fixer offers to extract the remaining tenants illegally, one refuses to leave. Strong armed tactics are requested and things go south. Fast.
LANDLORD: “IF he sues
I’ll bleed his ass
out in legal.”
THE INSPIRATION
The nation is experiencing a mind-blowing surge in home prices. LA county alone has seen a 30% increase just during the pandemic.
That makes it incredibly tempting for morally-challenged landlords with rent-controlled units to get their old tenants out, and wealthy buyers in. There are strict rules for this sort of thing. But, as we know, not everyone is into following rules.
This could make for a rather heartbreaking documentary.
This is not a documentary…
This is revenge.
THis is fiction, but based in truth.
We’ve heard story after story from friends about tricks landlords have played to get around the rules. And, with so many people unable to work during the pandemic, finding the motivation was easy.
Related stories in the press
“Nearly 1.4 million Americans expect to be evicted in the next 2 months.” - Fortune
“How Many People Are at Risk of Losing Their Homes in Your Neighborhood?” - The New York Times
“California’s Eviction Moratorium Ends Thursday” - NPR
“Supreme Court Ends Biden’s Eviction Moratorium” - The New York Times
THE FILM
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