A luxury renter at Trump Tower claims her landlord swiped a $7,000 Hermes bag, along with other designer goods, after she fell massively behind on rent. Interior designer Sehra Waheed says the items vanished during her eviction, and she is now suing her landlord and the Trump Corporation for $1.5 million. The landlord, however, insists Waheed never paid rent and calls her a “scammer.”
Dream Apartment Turns Sour
In November 2022, Waheed signed a $7,500-a-month lease for a two-bedroom, two-bath unit in Trump Tower’s Turtle Bay location. She says her financial situation quickly spiraled after a business loan she expected never materialized.
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Rent Payments Disputed
According to landlord Trinity Bui, Waheed failed to pay a single month’s rent after moving in, covering only her initial security deposit. The dispute escalated into a year-long court battle.
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Eviction and Alleged Theft
Bui obtained an eviction judgment in December 2023. Movers cleared the apartment soon after, and Waheed claims that’s when her luxury possessions, including her black Hermes Kelly bag, Chanel dress and purse, antiques, porcelain, and artwork, disappeared.
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Storage Facility Accusations
Waheed alleges Bui conspired with Manhattan Mini Storage to auction her belongings. Court filings accuse Bui of “extreme and outrageous conduct” that was “atrocious and utterly intolerable in a civilized community.”
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$1.5 Million Lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed August 7 in Manhattan Supreme Court, names both Bui and the Trump Corporation as defendants. Waheed is seeking $1.5 million in damages.
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Landlord’s Harsh Response
Bui has rejected the accusations, calling Waheed a “con artist” and “scammer” who simply failed to meet her financial obligations.