Indian-Canadian landlord arrested after heated barbecue dispute with tenant
A woman of Indian origin named Raj was taken into custody in Canada after a video-recorded clash with her tenant over using a barbecue on the rental property.
The dispute started over the tenant’s use of a barbecue, which Raj said caused burns on her house, while the tenant argued it was merely rust. Tensions escalated as videos captured Raj trying to remove food from the grill, attempting to assault the tenant, and later changing the rental’s locks and allowing four men to enter the unit without permission. The tenant confronted the intruders, demanding they leave, and recorded the incident on Instagram.
Police later responded to the landlord’s residence, handcuffed Raj, and took her to a police car, noting the tenant’s possessions were still in the unit. The tenant urged viewers not to threaten anyone involved, stating the social-media page was created to raise awareness of the incident.
Why it matters
The case highlights landlord-tenant rights and the potential for social-media video to influence police action.
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