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A grandmother claims her landlord is holding the ashes of her late mum “to ransom” in a bid to force her to pay £300 to clean his property. Geraldine Glanville is locked in a bitter war of words with the businessman over the safe return of the treasured remains. The property owner, who does not wish to be named, has threatened to dispose of the urn unless Ms Glanville forks out for the clearance and refurbishment of the flat in Luton Road, Chatham which he claims was left in a poor state. He is also demanding an apology from her daughter who he says was repeatedly rude towards him despite his …