Wealthy privilege is being able to move when you know you need to

A few weeks ago, my apartment complex was apparently having issues with water lines, and decided to come into the apartments unannounced. After coming into mine, the person decided it was dirty and reported it to the office. This was on a Friday. On Monday afternoon, I was notified that I had until that Friday to get my apartment cleaned.

Upon calling the apartment office to complain about people coming in the apartment without proper notification, I was informed that anyone from the apartment could come in whenever they wanted. Even after telling them that, by the state’s laws, they couldn’t legally do that- they said I was wrong and that I needed to have my apartment clean.

Wealthy privilege is being able to stand up for your rights as a tenant and fight against illegal activity. Wealthy privilege is knowing that even if you get evicted, you’d still be able to find a place to live.