I haven't read the story but there is a lot of misconception in this familiar story. As it is the same in most developed countries once someone moved into a fla

I haven't read the story but there is a lot of misconception in this familiar story. As it is the same in most developed countries once someone moved into a flat it becomes their dwelling. This is independent of rent. If I let a friend stay with me and not pay rent while they get their life together i can't kick them out. The owner is a member of the building association. She agreed to pay maintenance and renovation charges. That is an agreement between her and the association. The tenant did not make that agreement so has no say in it. There is a process to evict someone. This owner sounds like she doesn't want or can't be bothered to follow it. It's a long heartbreaking process that involves courts and police. And due to abuse in the past the judges and police want to be sure every step is followed.