'Making My Life Miserable': Canada Landlord On Tenants Flying Khalistani Flag, Skipping Rent

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Landlord Raman Kumar said five students moved in October 2024, paid rent till December, but stopped paying the monthly rent and utility bills from January
A landlord in Canada's Ontario is facing serious distress after his tenants, alleged supporters of the Khalistan movement, have reportedly not paid rent or utility bills since January this year.
The matter was brought to light by independent journalist Nitin Chopra, who shared a video report on social media platform X, including interviews and footage from the property.
'Another Victim Landlord in #Ontario Tenants have not paid rent since Jan 2025, not paying Utilities bill either What a Landlord should do? When can we fix the system ? Enough is Enough!," Chopra wrote in his post.
Chopra also shared visuals of the rented property, where a Khalistan flag can be clearly seen tied to a post outside the house.
The property owner, Raman Kumar, told Chopra that five students moved into the house in October 2024 and paid rent till December. Since January, however, they have stopped paying the monthly rent, which Kumar says is around 3,300 Canadian dollars, as well as utility bills.
'I'm paying the mortgage, property tax, and insurance out of my own pocket," Kumar said. 'This is putting me under extreme mental stress. I myself live in a rented house and have my own expenses. These tenants are making my life miserable."
Kumar also claimed that the Khalistan flag tied outside the house was put up without his permission. 'I am very scared by these kinds of activities, and the neighbourhood is also unhappy," he said. 'Authorities need to intervene. We've always lived peacefully as a community, and this is creating unnecessary tensions."
Kumar alleged that while he rented the home to five people, he believes more individuals are living there. 'I can't give the exact number, but there are a lot of people coming and going," he added.
The landlord further claimed the tenants have been disturbing the neighbourhood, especially at night, and local residents have lodged complaints.
Although Kumar has taken legal steps to address the situation, he said the process is slow. 'I've started legal proceedings, but it will take time," he noted.
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