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Anyone who has rented a house or an apartment knows how troublesome it can be. Constant instability and restrictive rules substantially reduce comfort, while losing the landlord lottery and getting a bad one can make, in extreme cases, the accommodation unlivable. 

Tenants in the r/Renters community are constantly sharing their fights and struggles with property owners. From unrealistic charges to requesting tips on rent, they prove that, in fact, landlords are really that bad. To find these horror stories, all you have to do is scroll down.

While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with realtor, private landlord, and real estate investor Chelsey Gibbs, who kindly agreed to give us some pointers on how to avoid a bad landlord.

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How Cold Is It Tho

How Cold Is It Tho

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Mohsie Supposie
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They reported is as "broken" (instead of "not working"), which could mean that the tap/faucet or pipe is broken, hence the request for a picture!

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What The Heck Is This?

What The Heck Is This?

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Kylie
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep those texts and report him. And get out of there asap.

Wisco_MKE
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NOPE. That's when you move immediately and look for cameras in your unit. Absolutely not.

Ample Aardvark
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Send it the police and his wife, change the locks, move asap!

Marcellus II
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With what money? They can't pay this month & would need a deposit (good luck getting this one back soon). The whole situation arises from a lack of houses; the only reason this creep can creep is that the alternatives are worse (worse house or worse price).

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Marcos Valencia
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It just took 3 minutes for him to offer such a "deal". The whole text series is disgusting, but, as a man myself, and probably around his same age (and also married), I find a sort of disgust regarding this timing that I can't express with words. It's like having a spring inside.

Ace
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sooo hope this convo was shared with his wife.

Gabriele Alfredo Pini
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shared with the police, I hope... It can be classified as rape, because he has a position of power over her.

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Show Thyself
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*visit next police station* hey~ I'd like to report a serial rªpist who takes advantage of those in need. Here's proof

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lex (they/them)
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I was going to make some sort of alastor (hazbin) joke when I read "deal"... and then I kept reading. Nope. This is just disgusting.

Blyss Blyssylb
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😳😳😳 WTF! 🤔🤮🤮🤮😡😡🤬🤬😡😡🤬🤬😡😡... (translation) "Some1 git a Rope"

Norwegian🇳🇴panda
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oookey, I would move out of there ASAP if I got a message like this from a landlord!! Tell his wife and move the héll out of there!

Orion Red
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so anyway, after I did it, he wanted to negotiate how many months it was worth.

bas vdlaar
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's creepy but life is creepy. If other girls wanna pay the rent like this, let them.

Michael Largey
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my OIRS days, I would have loved to audit this guy and tell him that his "ten minutes of fun" was taxable income that he should have declared on his return.

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Data shows that in the UK, homeowners are typically more satisfied with their accommodation than private or social renters. In 2023, the Housing Ombudsman, a government service that looks at housing complaints, found that the main reason tenants aren’t pleased with their dwellings is because of their condition. 

30% say that the property owner didn't bother to repair it or that the landlord was slow to get things done. 

The following issue was how landlords handled the complaints, with 78% of cases containing maladministration or poor communication. As a result, 46% of the time landlords had to pay residents compensation because of poor housing conditions and its management.

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What Am I Supposed To Do?

What Am I Supposed To Do?

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Marcos Valencia
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Landlord should install a silent toilet tank (I recommend GROHE Whisper® or similar).

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Bored Panda reached out to realtor, private landlord, and real estate investor Chelsey Gibbs, who, from experience, confirms that the most common tenant complaints are maintenance delays and communication issues.

She additionally mentions that people often have privacy concerns. They sometimes feel that frequent or announced landlord visits compromise their personal space.

Unfair charges are also up there with frequent resident grievances. "Some tenants report unexpected fees or unjustified deductions from their security deposits," says Gibbs.

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Leasing Company Sealed Living Squirrels In My Walls, What Do I Do??

Leasing Company Sealed Living Squirrels In My Walls, What Do I Do??

I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
I put in a maintenance ticket back in January to have holes sealed up at the edge of my roof where squirrels had gotten in and I could hear them chewing at the wood in the walls on a regular basis. Month after month I would contact the leasing company for my house anyway I could to ask when this was going to get resolved.
Yesterday they finally came out with a crane and did this metal work and expanding foam job, cutting down my little library to reach it.
Update: THE SQUIRRELS HAVE ALL BEEN FREED!
After a hearing about my dilemma, my sister and her partner, both strong animal lovers with animal rescue experience, drove all the way down from the Duluth area to give me a hand with my situation.

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Charging For Carpet Replacement Upon Move Out? Reston, Va

Charging For Carpet Replacement Upon Move Out? Reston, Va

Just moved out of a 1 bedroom apartment. I rented a carpet shampooer from Home Depot before and had the whole place looking and smelling real nice. Just got this email which screams of nonsense.

I plan to fight this to the death. The carpet was not damaged and had zero stains when I left. The pictures aren’t amazing but you can tell there’s not big damage

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Carpet wear and tear should be expected, that's what your deposits are for. C**p landlord.

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With such evidence, it’s no surprise that landlords are often stereotyped as the bad guys. Unfortunately, the warning signs are not always immediately apparent to tenants, which makes it hard to avoid them. Luckily for us, real estate expert Gibbs has a few tips on how to dodge the ‘bad landlord' bullet. 

According to her, the first thing you should do is evaluate the landlord's communication levels. "Speak directly with the landlord before signing the lease. Assess their responsiveness and willingness to address questions or concerns," says Gibbs.

The initial meeting is also important. If they are ignoring calls, avoiding questions, and showing little interest in helping applicants throughout the process, that could be a big bad sign, as contacting them for maintenance or repair might be difficult after moving in.

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"It's Not Me Who's Choosing To Raise Your Rent. It's The Market."

"It's Not Me Who's Choosing To Raise Your Rent. It's The Market."

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#9

Landlords- Please Don’t Paint Over Cockroaches

Landlords- Please Don’t Paint Over Cockroaches

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If they show up late to a showing without an apology or if the interaction is rushed, unprofessional, or even rude, this could be an additional red flag. Healthy and open communication is important in landlord-tenant relationships, and if that’s not the case from the get-go, it might be a good idea to walk away.

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How Much Do You Tip Your Landlord?

How Much Do You Tip Your Landlord?

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Kylie
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only no but hell no. Even if the software comes with the tip thing I'm sure there's a way to turn it off when it's not appropriate.

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Interesting Situation

Interesting Situation

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Marcos Valencia
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Stop using toilet until we fix that" is a perfectly comprehensible answer in such a situation. The second part is not. Also, you don't charge rental fees from now until the issue is completely solved.

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#12

My Landlord Is A Perv And I Dont Know What To Do

My Landlord Is A Perv And I Dont Know What To Do

I 24f am in PA, my roommate recently moved out and since I've been here by myself my landlord started asking for hugs every time he came over (he also shows up unannounced to "fix" things and will push his way in even after I say no and I require notice) the hugs were already crossing a line but I don't have anywhere to go and am already nervous about him and he wouldn't leave until I did it so I just did what he wanted. now he has sent me this email and I'm scared to go home. I've been staying at a friends house trying to figure out what to do

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kelsischloe1986
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is harassment and I'd go to the police. You're smart staying with a friend. This guy sounds dangerous and I wouldn't trust being at home alone anymore. Not with him being the owner and able to just come in. I'd definitely report him because he probably would continue to do it to someone else as well. Goodness! People like him freak me out and I wish we could slingshot them to another planet.

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It's also important to see the actual rental before signing the lease. Dishonest property owners may post the best, very old, or even fake photos to attract people. Meanwhile, the reality is often far different from the images.

These offerings might also be priced suspiciously low. But if you’re in a hot rental market and the price seems too good to be true, it probably is, and you should be aware of not falling victim to a scam.

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Landlord Said If It Comes Back I’m Responsible

Landlord Said If It Comes Back I’m Responsible

Recently got displaced for a week while some people came by and fixed my ceiling. It was covered in full since there was evidence of mold on the windowsills prior to moving in. Company came in and took the humidity which was 78. They were going to replace the ceiling, parts of the wall, and connect the air vent all the way outside as it was not hooked up correctly. Came back after a week and everything is replaced and there is no evidence of mold anymore. Tub is clogged and I’m waiting on that to get fixed but otherwise, seems good. The thing that didn’t make sense to me is the landlord telling me that if it happens again I will be responsible for it. He did not provide any maintenance advice on how to control it if this should happen again. My leasing contract states that I will only be held responsible for repairs if I don’t take the necessary precautions to avoid it but how do I avoid mold growth? Contract includes vent cleaning, filter replacement, not running the ac too hard, normal house things- but nothing about mold. I’ve requested receipts of all the work done so I have evidence that it was done properly and I also plan on requesting humidity check ups. I fail to understand how this would fall back on me if it comes back? If it’s done correctly, it shouldn’t return at all?

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Absolutely Floored At The Income Requirement (Ca)

Absolutely Floored At The Income Requirement (Ca)

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Can They Really Force Us To Pay $30? Il

Can They Really Force Us To Pay $30? Il

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Realistic Optimist
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is illegal. You can't charge or fine people at will. You need to show a violation of terms or proof of service rendered. If this ever happens to anyone, just send an email explaining you won't pay and why. They will either back off or provide evidence for a potential lawsuit.

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The first impression of the property also matters, and when it looks disheveled, that could be another concerning sign. Landlords are often responsible for the upkeep of common areas, so if you notice cracked ceilings, reeking hallways, and dirty laundry rooms, it could mean that they put little effort into maintaining the individual rooms.

"Visit the property and check its condition," advises Gibbs. "Well-maintained properties are usually a sign of a landlord who cares about their tenants' living conditions."

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Advice On How To Deal With A Landlord Denying That It Has A Roach Problem

Advice On How To Deal With A Landlord Denying That It Has A Roach Problem

I live in a building in a city right outside Chicago. It does have a lot of units and I realize big old buildings do have bug issues but my landlord is insisting that they’re just water bugs. I told her last Thursday that when I was paying my rent that I’ve seen a couple roaches and she tells me to take a picture next time. So last night I had a friend over and she was sitting on the floor and my cat ran by and a roach ran under my friends leg. So not only was I horrified I was embarrassed I sent her a picture at like 1 am and she didn’t reach out till 2 this afternoon and is still insistent it’s water bugs. My friend used Google lens and what do you know it registered as a roach. I called her and told her I’m not gonna argue with her about it and that she needs to get the exterminator quick. I have poison bait traps by the doorways and today I sprayed raid outside the back door and the landing on the inside. What else could I do to solve this issue if she won’t. Any advice is welcomed.

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#17

Landlord Covered My Windows With Plastic

Landlord Covered My Windows With Plastic

I was shocked when I came home from work and saw plastic covering every window in my apartment. I reached out to the property management and they told me it was for “waterproofing” the building. Asked for a date when it would be removed and they said they “weren’t sure”. It’s cutting off ventilation and I’m having to run my AC in 70 degree weather because it’s almost 80 degrees in my apartment with this plastic on. I asked if they would subsidize a portion of my electric bills since I will be needing to run the AC, which they said they would “get back to me about” but of course they didn’t

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Apartment Manager Discussing My Personal Life Via Internal Email

Apartment Manager Discussing My Personal Life Via Internal Email

So I moved in to my new apartment in late January, I didn’t have a car then but recently got 1. Email the apartment manager for a parking permit, and she didn’t respond after a few days so I sent a follow-up. She send me a email today to say she was off and will follow-up but accidentally sent me this email which was obviously meant for internal purposes

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Minecraft_Chicken (He/Chicken)
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, so that's concerning. Doesn't this mean that the landlord was discussing her (the tennets) life with someone else? I would stay at a friend's house or something if I could, idk what they could see.

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Issues of repair are the number one thing that causes tension between tenants and landlords, so it’s crucial to ask questions about the maintenance process during walk throughs, like how residents can make a request, who is responsible for repairs, and how quickly the issues usually get fixed. 

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Oh Front Door Locks Freezing

Oh Front Door Locks Freezing

I moved into a new apt in April and this is my first winter here. They removed all the storm doors when renovating the property and never did any weather stripping/proofing with the front doors, it’s about 1 degree out right now with high winds that have been pushing through our front door along with snow and today I woke up to our locks iced up from the inside

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Maddox Pascoe
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is stupid they need to do whether proofing especially if it’s gets this cold outside

#20

(Texas) Is It Legal For My Landlord To Leave The Bathroom Without A Tub Or Shower?

(Texas) Is It Legal For My Landlord To Leave The Bathroom Without A Tub Or Shower?

He promised to have it in within a couple weeks of living here, but has yet to even order the tub that fits my rental house. I have one bathroom with a shower, but nothing in the master bathroom

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Kylie
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He probably figures you have A shower, why do you need two? Not sure on the legality of it as you do have SOME facilities, so it's not unlivable per se.

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Looking at online reviews from previous tenants on sites like ApartmentRatings and MyLandlordScore is also a great way to see what kind of landlord you’ll have to deal with, says Gibbs. "Investigate the landlord's reputation through online reviews and tenant forums. Positive feedback from other tenants can be a good indicator of reliability."

Meanwhile, a pattern of bad comments is a red flag, and combined with other warning signs, it’s enough to continue the search and avoid the particular accommodation.

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Can They Legally Do This?

Can They Legally Do This?

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Kylie
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the same one that doesn't want them peeing at night. They seem to be very nosy about them 'playing games'. They're landlords not parents fgs.

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Landlord Won’t Fix Mold Problem (Mn)

Landlord Won’t Fix Mold Problem (Mn)

I notified the landlord about a mold problem 2 weeks ago and he keeps saying that he will fix it but nothing ever comes of it. He keeps making excuses and lying about it and saying that people are coming, which makes me take a day to work from home so that I can be here when they come to fix it (I don’t have unlimited work from home days)

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jasper
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell him this is a bio-hazard and he needs to fix it immediately or he will be reported. Putting your health at risk is a no-go. Turn him over to the local landlord/tenant office if he does not fix it.

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Landlord Says I Haven't Paid For This Month's Rent Even After I Already Did. I Don't Know What Else To Do

Landlord Says I Haven't Paid For This Month's Rent Even After I Already Did. I Don't Know What Else To Do

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Realistic Optimist
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is typical bully bs. First thing to note is that if they do take legal action regarding their fraud and blackmail, there's nothing to worry about. The legal system will work it out on its own. Second, if this happens, go to a local renters support org. There are multiple in most cities. They will be able to provide the best advice. An alternative is go to a lawyer and sue. However, lawsuits often take years, and most lawyers cost around $500/hr. Lawsuits should be a final resort because usually no one wins.

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If you wish to avoid any unpleasant or unexpected situations, the rental agreement is the most important document to ensure that. "Ensure the lease is detailed and transparent, covering aspects like maintenance responsibilities, notice periods, and any additional fees. A thorough lease can prevent misunderstandings later," notes Gibbs.

Unreliable landlords can purposefully include vague or unclear terms that place the majority of responsibility on tenants. Potential residents should move on if the property owner refuses to review the lease, doesn’t produce it, or wants you to sign it before seeing the housing. 

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Landlord Installed It Just Above The Door Of Our Apartment. If It Has Audio Is That Legal? Door Is Thin And Could Clearly Eavesdrop If Audio Enabled Camera

Landlord Installed It Just Above The Door Of Our Apartment. If It Has Audio Is That Legal? Door Is Thin And Could Clearly Eavesdrop If Audio Enabled Camera

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Is This Oven Safe And Acceptable As Stated By Landlord?

Is This Oven Safe And Acceptable As Stated By Landlord?

It has a glass cover, but no actual door so it has its springs exposed.

The handle is very flimsy and is very hard to open the oven with as it isn’t properly attached.

As soon as 5e oven is turned on it starts smoking without even being opened

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Inflation Is Tough! $2800 To $4500 For A 750sqft Apartment In The North End Of Boston (Ma)

Inflation Is Tough! $2800 To $4500 For A 750sqft Apartment In The North End Of Boston (Ma)

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Loudawg76
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like a they are just trying to get rid of this tenant by pricing them out

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However, Gibbs assures us that the rental market is getting increasingly populated with good landlords who prioritize ethical practices and tenants' well-being.

"Many landlords are now leveraging technology to provide better services, such as digital rent payment systems, maintenance request platforms, and enhanced communication channels.

The growing awareness of the importance of tenant satisfaction and retention has driven more landlords to adopt fair and transparent practices. This shift is fostering a more positive and trustworthy rental environment."

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Outrageous Fees Just To Apply (Ga)

Outrageous Fees Just To Apply (Ga)

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Marcos Valencia
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a landlord myself, I'm learning a lot from you guys... Let me take notes: application fee, administration fee, tipping your landlord... /s (it shouldn't be necessary, but please note the /s).

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#29

$750 A Month To Live In A Shed In Someone's Backyard With No Toilet Or Shower Or Appliances

$750 A Month To Live In A Shed In Someone's Backyard With No Toilet Or Shower Or Appliances

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Marcos Valencia
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Don't call me if you don't have MY money" is a wonderful statement of intents when listing a "property" (kind of).

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I Feel Decieved On Day 1 Of Move-In

I Feel Decieved On Day 1 Of Move-In

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Landlord Is Out Of State. Son Lives Here. This Is His Response To Me Asking To Keep Noise Down- How Should I Proceed? I’m In California

Landlord Is Out Of State. Son Lives Here. This Is His Response To Me Asking To Keep Noise Down- How Should I Proceed? I’m In California

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Landlord Blew Me Off After Asking For Ac To Be Cleaned/Maintained (Tx)

Landlord Blew Me Off After Asking For Ac To Be Cleaned/Maintained (Tx)

So the AC in our apartment has been chugging day and night never stopping at 75-76 degrees and it never really stayed cool. With the humidity in the air we couldn't sleep, my allergies got worse and worse. I reached out to the contract landlord to send someone to check on it. He came himself asked if I changed the filter and batteries in the thermostat. I told him yes I have been changing the filters every month. I mentioned I checked the intake inside and external unit for exhaust and they had gunk in them. He was brushed it off and deflected, called me an idiot saying it was nothing and "You think you are knowing everything that are happen and you are wrong" at that point I had given multiple chances for him to not be rude. I started letting him spiral in his self talk about how he owns commercial property and he knows more than I do because of that..and he said "If you don't like it then move out". I called a favor for a tech to come look and this is the result. I'm down 300 bucks

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Hannah Taylor
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Subtract that $300 from the rent. Legally, you can do that, the landlord knows it, and there isn't a damned thing he can do about it. While you're at it, call in a building inspector and let him/her have a field day finding everything else wrong with the apartment. Then watch that landlord like a hawk. He may try to retaliate via rent increase, ridiculous requirements, or some other form of harassment.

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Can My Landlord Fine Everyone For Damage In The Lobby? Chicago, Il

Can My Landlord Fine Everyone For Damage In The Lobby? Chicago, Il

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Tucker Cahooter
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like the logic used by teachers in primary school to punish the whole class for someone else's behaviour.

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Apparently My Landlord Can’t Make A Call Because He’s “Out Of Town”

Apparently My Landlord Can’t Make A Call Because He’s “Out Of Town”

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Marcos Valencia
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's Sunday 8:38 AM and he's on a vacation (or something), maybe the guy still doesn't even can recall his own name.

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#35

Landlord Filed Eviction. I Paid The Rent 10 Days Late. She Said She Would Drop The Eviction

Landlord Filed Eviction. I Paid The Rent 10 Days Late. She Said She Would Drop The Eviction

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My Landlords Sent A Handyman Who Did This. Would’ve Killed Us If My Father In Law Hadn’t Checked It

My Landlords Sent A Handyman Who Did This. Would’ve Killed Us If My Father In Law Hadn’t Checked It

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Show Thyself
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

May someone explain what I'm seeing here? It looks like a basic heater, but I assume something is put together in the wron way?

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#37

Can My Landlord Raise My Rent Via Fb Marketplace Message?

Can My Landlord Raise My Rent Via Fb Marketplace Message?

My landlord, who has my email and phone number, which I have requested to communicate over both many times, sent me this rent increase notice via Facebook Marketplace.

We never signed anything agreeing to this, and our newest lease, from August, states we were still paying our original rate.

He has been a consistent problem for other situations since living here, but this is the only one I am not sure how to handle

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#38

Landlord Refusal To Fix Floor Due To Cost, Possible Stalling

Landlord Refusal To Fix Floor Due To Cost, Possible Stalling

It has been a year since my heel went through our flooring while putting socks on totally random and most likely due to poor flooring.

My landlord has not fixed it and has said it is because of the high cost. And has even gone as far to say he doesn’t believe me that’s how it happened and thinks it’s because I dropped something “heavy”.

He has given me the opportunity to pay half (which I will not do) or wait until he finds a cheaper estimate. I am now worried that he is just waiting until I move out to take it out of my deposit

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I Got This Today, I Am Going To Complain And Demand A Week Time Frame

I Got This Today, I Am Going To Complain And Demand A Week Time Frame

This will make a month and a half straight where they can walk into my home. They came in 2 days ago and broke some of my stuff, said sorry and just walked out so I don't trust them to be alone in my home. Also my heat pump works fine, they have not inspected it

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Total up the cost of the items they broke (with receipts) and deduct it from the rent. The next time they show up, have someone with you bearing a video camera. If the landlord complains, stand your ground and tell him that as long as they're in YOUR residence, the camera will be running. Deal with it. Don't be surprised if he suddenly decides that he has something important to do and leaves.

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#41

No Access To Thermostat - Pa

No Access To Thermostat - Pa

Moving in tomorrow and Landlord drops this last minute note with no prior mention of this. Moving into a house with 3 separate units

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Apartment Doesn’t Allow Rock Salt For My Stairs (Ca)

Apartment Doesn’t Allow Rock Salt For My Stairs (Ca)

I live in a low income apartment with my baby since July. Got a note in august saying they’d be fixing the stair due to people getting hurt from them and nothing has been done. There’s also water dripping on the steps throughout the day and freezes over at night. I recently almost slipped down them while carrying my baby, on my way to work at 5am . They don’t allow rock salt because they say it’ll ruin the concrete

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jasper
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it would be a big lawsuit for them and their insurance if someone gets hurt.

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#43

Is My Landlord Allowed To Do This (Il)

Is My Landlord Allowed To Do This (Il)

My landlord is trying to raise rent as picture shows. We have a 1 year fixed lease of $550 and he is trying to increase it to $600. Is he legally allowed to do this while in middle of lease? I have read the lease carefully and there’s no verbiage saying he can raise it in the middle of the lease

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#44

Charged For Space Heater

Charged For Space Heater

Recently my furnace went out and was replaced by my landlord. While it was out we were given space heaters. After it was fixed our water lines froze. We asked the property company if we could hold onto the space heaters to heat up the pipes. They’ve now given us a $100 bill for use of the space heaters

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Is This Detached Ceiling Light Potentially Dangerous? Probably Manager Has Not Responded To My Requests To Fix It For 2 Weeks

Is This Detached Ceiling Light Potentially Dangerous? Probably Manager Has Not Responded To My Requests To Fix It For 2 Weeks

This is in the hallway of my building. As you can see, the light is fully detached from the ceiling and hanging by the wires. I’ve been trying to get the property maintenance guy to fix it for over two weeks. I last texted him a week ago, no response. I’m worried it could fall on somebody, or mess up the wiring

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Me Oh My (He/They)
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh, yeah, that's dangerous. The wiring could break and it could fall on someone's head, at best giving them a concussion, at worst killing them.

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#46

My Sisters Place Flooded And The Landlord Is Brushing Off Safety Concerns

My Sisters Place Flooded And The Landlord Is Brushing Off Safety Concerns

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#47

Landlord Wants To Use (My) Stairs, California

Landlord Wants To Use (My) Stairs, California

I share a duplex with my landlord (bad decision) and he has hired movers to move things out of the unit that he lives in. We both have our own stairs to access our units but my stairs would be far more convenient for the movers to use. I have cleaned the stairs but my landlord has a history of making veiled threats like the one above. I guess I'm torn between keeping the peace and telling him that he cannot use my stairs

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Me Oh My (He/They)
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wouldn't he be liable, since he's A) the property owner, and B) has his own set of stairs, and he's just insisting on using the tenant's for "convenience"?

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Landlord Won't Respond To Messages Regarding A New Mail Box Key And It's Been Almost 5 Months And I Don't Know What To Do. (Mn)

Landlord Won't Respond To Messages Regarding A New Mail Box Key And It's Been Almost 5 Months And I Don't Know What To Do. (Mn)

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#49

I Got Email From Leasing Office To Take Down Ornamental On Door. I See Wreath On Door Of My Neighbor's For More Than A Year

I Got Email From Leasing Office To Take Down Ornamental On Door. I See Wreath On Door Of My Neighbor's For More Than A Year

I see wreath on door of my neighbor's for more than a year and others have doormats still on. Is it true to not even add this on door which is less flammable than the door or wall itself?

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#50

Yes, Your Landlords Hang Out In Private Fb Investing Groups And Ask For Advice On How To Best Intimidate Tenants With Emotional Support Animals

Yes, Your Landlords Hang Out In Private Fb Investing Groups And Ask For Advice On How To Best Intimidate Tenants With Emotional Support Animals

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Hannah Taylor
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs to be forwarded to the the proper agencies. This is a blatant attempt to circumvent the Americans Disability Act (US). If that apartment complex is under HUD, he has screwed himself royally.

#51

Does This Count As An Emergency? Over 72 Hours And No Help

Does This Count As An Emergency? Over 72 Hours And No Help

Woke up to water POURING out of my ceiling at 5:30am on Saturday. It stopped after another hour or two on its own. But I touched the top which was bowed in and it was extremely soft. The entire place smelled like mildew/dirty water.

I haven’t been able to take a shower, I have to leave the window open to air out the smell.

Is this an emergency or am I being dramatic here in wanting the property managers to take this more seriously?

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#52

What Should Me And My Wife Do? (Fl)

What Should Me And My Wife Do? (Fl)

These past three days the overhead sprinkler in our bedroom has been randomly going off for seemingly no reason. We've called Maintenance since the day it started and the most they've done was look at it and cut a hole in the ceiling around it.

They arent gonna do anything else because, and I quote, "we can't do anything because we don't know what the problem is"

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#53

Is This Normal? Charging An Extra $400/Month For Month To Month

Is This Normal? Charging An Extra $400/Month For Month To Month

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Charles McChristy
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, yeah. With month to month rentals it is just that, month to month. This is legal.

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#54

Hey! What Does This Mean?

Hey! What Does This Mean?

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Tucker Cahooter
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It means that they want to come in at short notice which I am sure is a violation of the legislation for the country / state / province you are in

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#55

Is This Even Legal?? (Ohio)

Is This Even Legal?? (Ohio)

I saw these notices being put in our doors by someone yesterday around 4-4:30 in the AFTERNOON. So it's not even a full 24 hours notice

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CSC
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Typically it is 24hr notice for emergencies and 48hr for anything else.

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#56

I've Been Waiting Over 3 Hours For The Keys To My New Apartment

I've Been Waiting Over 3 Hours For The Keys To My New Apartment

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Landlord’s Girlfriend Sent This Text, She Is Not Stated On The Lease As The Property Manager Only Him, Is This Legally Aloud

Landlord’s Girlfriend Sent This Text, She Is Not Stated On The Lease As The Property Manager Only Him, Is This Legally Aloud

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#58

Was Promised A Parking Spot And Got This Smh. Have To Park In Front Of The Black Car :/

Was Promised A Parking Spot And Got This Smh. Have To Park In Front Of The Black Car :/

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kitten levels tokyo
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The giant arrow on the car shows that this image is from Google street view. What does it mean?

#59

My Old Landlord Is Saying I Needed To Have The Carpets Professionally Vacuumed ?

My Old Landlord Is Saying I Needed To Have The Carpets Professionally Vacuumed ?

Am I required to do this ? They never even mentioned it.

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#60

Just Got This Email From Management

Just Got This Email From Management

The bike and charcoal grill one really got me. Where else tf am I supposed to put these things? Im not sure why there’s regulations on what we can and cannot have on our tiny patios? I understand the clothing/trash bc it can blow into road but other than that I see no issue?

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Wisco_MKE
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have a grill on a small balcony, that can easily burn down the entire building. None of that seems crazy to me, except maybe the bikes.

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#61

Landlord Help - No Water - They Will Not Call A Plumber

Landlord Help - No Water - They Will Not Call A Plumber

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#62

Is This Even Legal? Landlord Charged Me An Extra 1k For Notice To Cease, Even Though I Disputed It Outside Of Court Via Letter To Their Hq

Is This Even Legal? Landlord Charged Me An Extra 1k For Notice To Cease, Even Though I Disputed It Outside Of Court Via Letter To Their Hq

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#63

(Ma) My Landlord/Property Manager Has Blocked Me From Paying Rent

(Ma) My Landlord/Property Manager Has Blocked Me From Paying Rent

my landlord/property manager has blocked me from paying rent. I haven’t been late, I haven’t had any issues, but the property manager never answers calls or emails from the tenants (there are some more people in the building and idk if they’re having issues too). I have called and emailed (20 times) over the course of 3 months

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So I Asked My Property Managers Why The Rent Renewal Included A $200 Monthly Increase With A Slew Of Concerns…

So I Asked My Property Managers Why The Rent Renewal Included A $200 Monthly Increase With A Slew Of Concerns…

…they offered to take off $50 from the quote. But I’m confused why they claim the market value is almost 1.5x what they’re charging

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tameson
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the US there is a lot of data collected on rents. We were routinely told when we filed our taxes that we were charging less than the market rate in our town and they wanted to know if we were renting to a relative. The don't want people to get the depreciation break if they aren't "really" renting. We weren't doing that. We where charging below market rate because we knew how hard it was to find a decent, affordable rental.