Hitting the landlord jackpot
Imagine the worst landlord in the world. Now, imagine that person owning a piece of property in New York and renting it out to unsuspecting country folk. The property owner in this story is, surprisingly, nothing like what anyone could have imagined, least of all the OP. After all, you’d have to have some sort of rapport with the landlord if you’ve lived there for over ten years.
But this renter-rentee relationship went beyond just passing pleasantries in the hallway. This person actually invited their former landlord and his family to their wedding! Most of us would be happy to be rid of our renters, but not the OP! Their friendship will last a lifetime!