The Landlord
The Landlord owns your store. He visits every 7 days to collect rent, throws you out if you refuse to pay without a grace, sells you the property for cash when you can afford it, and from day 43 offers to install vending machines for an extra 150 credits of weekly rent. On day 18 he also sells off a former tenant’s leftovers.
What does the Landlord do on rent day?
On rent day he asks for the rent. You get up to three choices:
- Pay Rent, available if you have the cash. He tells you the rent for the next week, which rises with each payment. See the buy the store guide for the rent table.
- Don’t pay the rent. Without the Rent Grace favor from the Network he calls Security and evicts you, which ends the run. With Rent Grace he says it is unacceptable, tells you he will come back next week and demands everything you owe, “for this time and this time ONLY”.
- Buyout the store, which appears only if your cash is at least the current property price. He is impressed, the store is yours, and you receive the Deed. The Buyout ending plays and the game offers to continue.
If you took the Loan Shark’s mortgage, the Loan Shark replaces him on rent days.
What are his other visits?
| Visit | When | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Previous tenant’s stock | Day 18 | He sells what the last tenant left behind: SYNC Neuroactive Perfume, Cat Chocolate Bar, Li-Eat Snack Bar and Roll of Toilet Paper. He offers a discount if you take everything. He cannot be arrested. |
| Vending machines | Days 43, 57, 71 and 85, while the property is not yet paid and you lack a vending machine or water fountain | He proposes installing vending machines in front of the store for a passive income. A Vending Machine or a Water Vending Machine each adds 150 credits to your weekly rent. You can decline. |
The vending offer repeats only until you accept both machines or run out of those days.
FAQ
How often does the Landlord come?
Every 7 days, on rent day.
What if I cannot pay rent?
Without Rent Grace you are evicted and the run ends. With it, you pay the missed rent together with the next week’s rent.
Can I buy the store from him?
Yes, once your cash covers the current price. The Buyout option appears in his dialogue.
Does the vending machine offer increase my rent?
Yes, by 150 credits a week per machine you accept, according to the dialogue.