Samuel Leeds, 29, shared a video of himself using a chainsaw to rip through a PVC front door at one of his properties.
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The property investor, worth millions, claims he took matters into his own hands after a tenant “stopped paying and refused to leave”.
He added: “Today, I had to evict somebody out of my property with a chainsaw.
“If they were at a hotel and refused to check out, security would break entry within the hour.
“My lawyer suggested I send a certified bailiff, but I figured it was more fun doing it myself.”
“This is what happens when you stop paying and refuse to leave my property. Sue me. You’re a guest and have no rights.”
Today he also posted on X, formerly Twitter, asking: “If you owned a property and somebody wasn’t paying and expected you to foot the bill. Would you:”.
He attached two answers, “evict them” or “let them stay”.
But some viewers have slammed the video as a publicity stunt, The Mirror reports.
One wrote: “Do all your properties have cardboard doors?”
A second added: “Lol there’s no-one even in there, lad just chopped up his cheap door to try and get internet famous.”
A community note attached to the video also reads: “This person is known for making outlandish claims for engagement and has presented no evidence that this is the result of an eviction.
“Additionally, it is illegal for anyone other than a court bailiff to carry out an eviction, further casting doubt on the post.”
Samuel grew up on a council estate in Walsall, West Midlands, but has gone onto amass a £10million worth after embarking on a career as a property investor.
He now drives a luxury Range Rover and owns an historic castle in the Midlands.
Samuel watched his dad selling tricks at local market stalls while working as a magician, before mimicking the idea to school friends for a profit – all while already earning money from a paper round and washing cars.
He became a plasterer at 15 and quickly set up his own firm, but found a passion for property and began studying courses on the subject.
In 2019, his company turned over just under £10m.
Once you’ve been served this eviction notice, you have a two month period before court action can be started against you.
After this period is up, your landlord has four months to take you to court.
If your landlord does take you to court, you could also end up being liable for some of the costs
Under the new government scheme, a housing expert can work with you to try and find out what may be causing someone to seek possession of your home, and recommend solutions.
They may be able to help on matters such as:
- illegal eviction
- disrepair and other problems with housing conditions
- rent arrears
- mortgage arrears
- welfare benefits payments
- debt
Also, charities like Shelter and Citizens Advice might also be able to offer some assistance.
Legal aid could also help if you have a serious housing problem.
If you are on benefits or have a low income you could get:
- telephone advice from civil legal advice
- an appointment with a legal advisor or solicitor
- help at a possession hearing from a court duty advisor
You can also get help with stopping or delaying eviction, court action for mortgage repossession and illegal eviction and harassment.
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