When you're worth a hundred billion dollars EVERYTHING is optional. The landlord wants some of that sweet cash so he will tolerate any amount of waiting. Would YOU want to piss off one of the richest men in the world? He's called people pedophiles for significantly less with no evidence at all. He's doxxed people. He has millions of loyal dedicated followers who will harass you and threaten you.
Capital is way more than just money and Elon has more than almost anyone else on the planet.