Landlord Threatens to Shove House ‘Over the Hill’ in Wild Eviction Dispute Over Missing Hello Kitty Bag

A heated housing drama played out like a soap opera in real life after a landlord allegedly cleared out tenants’ belongings—including a Hello Kitty bag—sparking police intervention, finger-pointing, and a whole lot of confusion about who owned what… and who still lived there. Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Chesapeake after a woman and her daughter claimed they’d been illegally evicted and that the landlord had removed items from the home without notice. The daughter insisted her cherished Hello Kitty bag, along with some of her boyfriend’s tools, had mysteriously disappeared. While she was allowed to report her missing items, deputies explained that the boyfriend would need to file for his own missing tools—he declined. The landlord, when contacted, was blunt: he thought they were already gone. According to him, he gave the tenants two months of free rent in exchange for cleaning up the place, with the understanding that rent would start in March. But when he came back to fix the air conditioning, he claimed the house was “worse than when they moved in.” That’s when he told them to vacate. He also claimed the tenant said she’d be out by April 1st and even had a U-Haul to haul her stuff. After she left and didn’t answer his calls for three weeks, he assumed she was long gone. That’s when he allegedly went in and started removing items he believed were his—including furniture he says he loaned them. Here’s the problem: no formal eviction notice was ever given. The landlord openly admitted this to deputies, stating he didn’t bother because the tenant had said she was leaving voluntarily. Landlord-Tenant Lesson: Get It in Writing This tangled tale is a classic example of why having a lease—and following legal eviction procedures—is critical for both landlords and tenants. ➡️ Landlords: You can’t just toss someone’s stuff because you think they’re gone. Ohio law requires a formal eviction notice and court process. Entering a home and removing property without proper notice can land you in hot water—especially if the tenant hasn’t legally vacated. ➡️ Tenants: If there’s no written lease, it’s still your right to receive a legal eviction notice. Always keep a record of communication and protect yourself with documentation—especially when it comes to informal agreements like “free rent for cleanup.” Both sides in this case filled out statements. Deputies informed the landlord that without a court-ordered eviction, he could not remove anyone from the property. Meanwhile, the tenant was advised that if she wanted to file a theft report, she needed to itemize the missing belongings. As for the Hello Kitty bag? Still missing. But what’s truly lost here may be the importance of clear communication and legal paperwork when it comes to housing agreements. Bottom line: If you’re going to hand over keys—or your belongings—make sure it’s backed up by a signed agreement and the proper legal steps. Because “he said/she said” doesn’t hold up nearly as well in court as a lease.

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