Beryl Merit

Beryl Merit is a landlord, owner of 69 Paradise Passage and a former prostitute. She always wanted to be best friends with Linda and Tom, two of the people who lived in her building but the two couldn't stand her.

Early Life
At some point in her early life, Beryl became estranged from her twin sister and the two wouldn't speak. At another point, Beryl became a prostitute and would go on to have many successful clients.

Opening 69 Paradise Passage
Eventually, Beryl retired from prostitution, settled down and opened 69 Paradise Passage for rent. Linda La Hughes and Tom Farrell eventually moved in and became acquainted with Beryl.