A controversial landlord has cut through his tenant’s door with a chainsaw in a bid to evict a tenant.
Footage circulating on social media showed Samuel Leeds, 32, carving an enormous square out of the property’s front door.
Leeds, who claims to be worth millions, then kicked through into the home.
The property investor changed his profile picture on social media to an image of him holding the chainsaw outside the property.
Samuel Leeds
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In a post, Leeds said: “Today, I had to evict somebody out of my property with a chainsaw.
“If they were at a hotel and refused to check out, security would break entry within the hour.
“My lawyer suggested I send a certified bailiff, but I figured it was more fun doing it myself.”
Sharing footage of the 24-second clip, Leeds added: “This is what happens when you stop paying and refuse to leave my property.
“Sue me. You’re a guest and have no rights.”
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Samuel Leeds takes a chainsaw to the property’s door
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However, not everyone is convinced Leeds was actually carrying out an eviction.
The social media personality, who is known for making outlandish claims, presented no evidence that the incident came as a result of an eviction.
It is also illegal for anyone other than a court bailiff to carry out an eviction.
Shelter, a charity which campaigns for tenant rights and against homelessness, said: “Bailiffs must give two weeks’ notice of an eviction date.”
Citizens’ Advice has also suggested private tenants are not “guests” and do have statutory rights.
Samuel Leeds
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Leeds also faced a barrage of complaints on social media, with many flagging inconsistencies with his account.
One user said: “As a landlord, I’m surprised he didn’t have a master key to enter.
“However, he is required to provide 24-hour notice before doing so.”
Another added: “Do all your properties have cardboard doors?”
A third wrote: “I can’t imagine just how weak in the mind you’d have to be not only to do this, but to think posting this online would be a good idea.”
Leeds will join Patrick Christys tonight at 9pm to discuss the incident.
