Summary
A video showing a landlord painting only half of each step on a staircase after a tenant moved out has gained attention online. The incident has sparked discussions about property upkeep amid a larger housing affordability crisis in the United States. The video, posted on TikTok, shows one side of the stairs painted white while the other remains gray.
Key Facts
- A video on TikTok shows a staircase where only half of each step was painted.
- The video has over 1.8 million views and was posted by user @laurenfromiowa.
- The text on the video indicates that this happened after a neighbor moved out.
- The video was shared on December 30.
- Viewers discussed whether the landlord might have painted only one side to keep the stairs usable.
- The incomplete painting highlights broader frustrations with landlords during a U.S. housing crisis.
- A Harvard report revealed that many renters in the U.S. are financially burdened by housing costs.
- Some commenters expressed concern about ongoing issues with property management.
