Landlord: “I’ve gotten complaints that you’re running some kind of private clinic out of this apartment. If it continues, I’ll have to terminate your lease.” Tenant: “A clinic? What are you talking about?” Landlord: “People have been coming in and out all day, sometimes looking upset when they leave. I pulled the lobby footage.” Tenant: “I work remotely for a data analytics firm. I don’t see clients. No one comes here for any kind of service.” Landlord: “These stills make it hard to believe that.” He spread several printed photos across the coffee table. They showed different people entering the building during weekday hours—some carrying folders, one with a tote bag, another checking a phone right outside the door. Tenant: “I don’t recognize any of them.” Landlord: “One woman came twice in the same week. Same time both days.” Tenant: “And you decided that means she was here for me?” Landlord: “Your unit is on the third floor. The complaints specifically mention that floor.” Tenant: “There are five apartments on the third floor. Why single me out?” The landlord called the building’s property manager, who arrived thirty minutes later. Property Manager: “What’s the issue?” Landlord: “He’s operating an unauthorized business—looks like some kind of counseling or medical practice. I have photos of the people coming in.” Property Manager: “Have you confirmed which apartment they actually entered?” Landlord: “Not exactly. But the complaints are about the third floor.” Tenant: “So I’m the default suspect?” The manager studied the photographs. Property Manager: “Where did these come from?” Landlord: “Building security cameras at the entrance.” Property Manager: “They only show the lobby. They don’t show anyone going into a specific unit.” Landlord: “It’s still enough to start an investigation.”