This event refers to Irving losing his home near Windsor, likely involving a complex situation related to rental agreements, problematic tenants, and potential legal issues. The details are fragmented across several diary entries, suggesting a prolonged and distressing experience for Irving.
The situation appears to stem from issues with tenants in a flat Irving rented near Windsor. These issues included drug-related problems, unpleasant odors, and a general disruption of the property. Irving had attempted to address these problems, but the situation escalated, ultimately leading to him losing the property. The event is intertwined with other personal matters, including the handling of his father's ashes and financial concerns.
The exact sequence of events is unclear, but the diary entries suggest a gradual deterioration of the situation. Irving mentions troublesome guests and a female neighbor complaining about the rental. He expresses concern about potential responsibility for the issues, suggesting he may have been connected to the tenants through someone named BHB. He considered not renting the flat again. In 2017, he briefly lost access to the flat as a tenant, Ben, needed the room unexpectedly. The situation culminated in Irving losing the property, though the specifics of how this occurred are not detailed. The 2021 entries indicate a brother was handling the matter remotely, while Irving was unable to travel.
The loss of the flat caused Irving considerable distress, as evidenced by his diary entries describing a "depressing" summer and a period of inactivity ("I have done no writing since this ordeal began a week ago"). He appears to have been dealing with the fallout of the situation, including potential legal or financial repercussions. The event is mentioned alongside other significant life events, suggesting it contributed to a broader sense of turmoil and disruption.
* "drug problems, and the stench therefrom drifting into her flats – and asked if I knew who was responsible for the rental. I said possibly BHB so far as I know." [diary_2017_may_oct] * "I may have to think twice about renting this flat again.” [diary_2017_may_oct] * "It has not been a good summer." [diary_2021] * "I have done no writing since this ordeal began a week ago." [diary_2021] * "I drove up alone to Inverness in northern Scotland last weekend, to pick up books, and straight back here on Saturday." [diary_2021] (Implies distraction from the Windsor situation)
* diary_2017_may_oct * diary_2017_may_aug * diary_2021 * diary_2022_jan_jun