A Cuban resident in the United States shared on TikTok her shock upon returning from Cuba to find her property completely destroyed by the tenants she had rented it to. The video posted on her account @yemayacomoggun shows stained and deteriorated walls, a bathroom in terrible condition, a new stove wrecked, ruined curtains, and widespread dirt throughout the home.
The owner, identified as Yamayaobbatala, explained that this was her first home, which she had handed over with pristine white walls. She decided to rent it out because she moved to another place for business reasons and did not want to leave it vacant. When she returned from Cuba, the reality she encountered left her speechless.
"This was my first small house, and I moved to another place because of my business. I rented it out to avoid leaving it vacant," she recounted while touring the property with the camera.
Her indignation grew as she pointed out each damaged corner. "This is what happens when you rent to people who do not appreciate the sacrifice or the value. That's why I don't want a house in the United States anymore," she stated.
The most striking statements were made regarding those who left the property in that condition: “To arrive from Cuba and find this. These people should not live in houses but in dumps.”
The experience even led her to give up on a project she had in mind. She had considered buying a property, but after finding her house destroyed, she completely abandoned that idea. "I don't want a property or a house. I want to live in the moment, simply in a good house," she stated.
The case is not the first of its kind circulating among the Cuban community in the United States. In August 2025, another Cuban reported the condition of a rented trailer that the tenant abandoned on the last day of the month to avoid paying rent, leaving it with clothes thrown around, food remnants, and a broken railing.
This month, a Cuban woman in Katy, Texas, identified as Taty, decided to sell her house instead of renting it after being warned by real estate experts that tenants would "wear it out" in one or two years. "We know we're going to lose money," Taty acknowledged, but she considered selling to be the safest option.
The Cuban realtor Joara Hernández from Miami also went viral with a video showcasing a property in deplorable condition to justify the strict requirements she imposes on her clients, stating that "not even three deposits cover the damages."
From a legal standpoint, landlords in the United States have the right to use the security deposit to cover damages that exceed normal wear and tear, but they must document the initial condition of the property with dated photos or videos in order to make a claim. The timeframes for filing claims vary by state: 21 days in California, 30 days in Florida and Texas, and 14 days in New York.
"That's why I never want to rent to anyone ever again, to anyone, to anyone," concluded Yamayaobbatala, summarizing the sentiment shared by an increasing number of Cuban property owners who have had similar experiences in the United States.
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