Sometimes we reach a point in life where the time has come to move house. Whether that’s because we are moving in with a long-term partner, or because we have been hired for a new job out of state, making a move is a perfectly normal part of life.
However, some people adamantly refuse to leave the home which they and their family have lived in for years.
These residents will refuse to be evicted even after getting offered millions of dollars from contractors – which is often a lot more than their house is worth. As a result, developers are forced to build around them, and this had some hysterical consequences.
Here are 14 stubborn residents who would much rather live in a ramshackle than move house…
1. No narrow escape for this lady
Mary Cook’s home was squeezed in between two very large buildings, but she still refused to sell it.
2. Art imitating life
Edith Macefield was dead set against selling her home and even rejected an offer of $1 million for it. She ended up inspiring the movie Up.
3. He lives in a land down under
Visit Melbourne and take a look at this interesting piece of architecture with a home attached to it at the base.
4. Vera Coking refused to take a gamble
Vera Coking decided against selling her home to a potential buyer, Bob Guccione. If she had sold it, his casino would have been built around it. Funnily enough, she also rejected an offer from Donald Trump.
5. Not half bad
Despite others who lived in this Toronto duplex wanting to sell, one person refused, and the property was cut in half!
Can you imagine being so dedicated to your house that no amount of inconvenience could make you move out? One of these next residents had a ring road built around their apartment because they refused to move out!
6. They won’t be moving out in a New York minute
This narrow gothic townhouse can be found squished in between two other apartment blocks in New York City.
7. It’s my way or the highway
This pathetic excuse for a home can be found in China. The people who lived there refused to move out until the government built a highway around it.
8. Going around in circles
Three families consistently refused to move out of their apartments in Guangzhou, China, so the local authorities built a ring road around the entire building.
9. He did it the old school way
Randal Acker wouldn’t budge from his little house, so Portland State University built student halls of residence around it.
10. A change of heart
Initially, the owner of this home was adamant to stay there even after being offered $3 million. It wasn’t long before he changed his mind and sold the property for $4 million.
When you start a business, it becomes more than just a project. It becomes your baby. So when this next stubborn tenant witnessed all the surrounding houses and buildings being demolished, he held onto his business tighter than ever.
11. The middle of nowhere
Although it looks pretty deserted now, this used to be a neighborhood in Northern France. And although you’d think he would have lost all his potential customers by now, Salah Oudjani refused to sell the old coffee shop which he has owned for nearly 50 years.
12. They’re living under a bridge
When this family bought their home, the bridge had already been built. They knew what they were getting themselves into, or, should I say, under.
13. In the lap of luxury
One guy decided to stay in his little home in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, despite the fact that huge villas were being built around it.
14. As stubborn as a mule
These Chinese farmers’ homes are located between three highways. The authorities tried to relocate them but they couldn’t reach a deal satisfying all parties.
To find out more about hilariously stubborn residents check out the following video:
It’s safe to say that the vast majority of us would probably move out of homes which, let’s face it, aren’t exactly a catch. But then again, we all have our weaknesses. I guess it just boils down to the fact that people have different passions and priorities in life!
