Recently, a rental dispute in Dongshan Village, Yushan County, Jiangxi, China, gained attention.
A netizen’s video showed the landlord using a flashlight for a detailed house inspection to retain the tenant’s deposit.
The landlord listed damages exceeding 10,000 yuan (About $1382, rent $165) for the tenant to pay.
Claims of Landlord’s Actions
The video uploader thinks the landlord aimed to extort money and keep the rent. They wanted to warn others about such rental “pitfalls.”
Response from Dongshan Village Committee
The Committee mentioned the tenant damaged the house’s doors, cabinets, and walls.
They said blaming only the landlord is unfair.
After mediation, both sides agreed on compensation for some damages.
Emphasis on Tenant’s Actions
The Committee stressed the damages were from the tenant, not the landlord’s fraud.
Past Mediation and Rule of Law
Last year, the Committee mediated and resolved the rental issue.
They said such fraud shouldn’t happen in today’s lawful society.
Conclusion and Monitoring
Both parties agreed on compensation through the Committee’s mediation.
The Committee will monitor the resolution and encourages better communication in rentals.
Concerns over Police Mediation
Police often mediate to reduce crime, causing such issues to reoccur.
This is worrying.
Hopefully, future changes ensure fair dispute handling.