Jane Sayner, an Australian woman who is 75 years old, has rented the same two-bedroom flat for more than 20 years. She had gotten used to paying John Perrett, a multimillionaire, AUD$250 a week as rent. Jane didn’t know it yet, but her life was about to change in a big way.
Jane was very upset when John died in September 2020. At first, she thought John had left her a surprise gift—the flat she had been renting for a long time. In the end, John, who didn’t have any kids or a wife, chose to leave his properties to his long-term renters, who included Jane.
Jane remembered the day John called her and asked for her full name. He then told her he was going to leave the apartment with her. She thought she heard him wrong because John had always said he would give his money to good causes. Even though she was shocked at first, Jane was very thankful for John’s kindness.
It turned out that John and Jane had become very close friends over the years. He often went to see her, and she cooked for him. John gave her old pots from his dad to use for gardening. Their connection went beyond that of a landlord and tenant, and John’s action showed how close they were as friends.
Jane had always taken care of her flat like it was her own, making changes and adding her own style. Being the owner of the place now makes her feel relieved and thankful. John’s kindness has made her feel better, and she will always treasure the times they spent together.
This touching story shows that people can be kind and generous in places you might not expect them to. John’s act of kindness has moved many people, and his memory will live on in the lives of those he touched.
