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When it comes to renting, most of us have our own checklists, but one thing we all surely need is a decent landlord. A good landlord can make life so much easier for you. Late on rent? No problem. Need something fixed? Done immediately. They’re the kind of people who work with you, not against you, making renting feel like a breeze. But sadly, not everyone’s that lucky. So, to give you an idea of just how bad it can get, we’ve rounded up some of the most shocking landlord stories out there. Keep scrolling, dear Pandas, and brace yourself for some jaw-dropping tales!

#1

Landlord Neglected To Tell Me They’d Be Taking The Stairs Off Of My Second-Floor Apartment

Landlord Neglected To Tell Me They’d Be Taking The Stairs Off Of My Second-Floor Apartment

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In today’s world, owning a house feels more like a fantasy for most of us. With rising prices and unpredictable markets, buying a home seems like a far-off dream. That’s why renting is often the go-to choice for people.

To put it in perspective, about 100 million people were living in rental homes in the U.S. in 2022 alone. In Europe, countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Austria had the highest percentages of people renting in 2023. So, renting isn’t just common, it’s become the reality for millions worldwide.

#2

If Karen Was Your Landlord

If Karen Was Your Landlord

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds a bit racist to me. Like, maybe they're targeting certain ethnicities that commonly cook spicy foods.

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#3

Found This Camera In My Vacation Rental

Found This Camera In My Vacation Rental

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While renting offers flexibility, requires less upfront cost, and often seems like a practical option, it can quickly turn into a nightmare when you encounter challenges like dealing with a difficult landlord or unexpected maintenance issues.

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Imagine renting a place that seems perfect at first but later you realize something’s off. Every time you take a shower, the hot water turns ice cold after just 3 minutes. At first, you think it’s a fluke, but nope, it happens every single time. And even though you complain about it to the landlord, they do absolutely nothing about it.

#6

The Roof We've Been Telling Our Landlord About For Months Finally Gave Up

The Roof We've Been Telling Our Landlord About For Months Finally Gave Up

Some of you might say "Why didn't you fix it?", my landlord added in all the rental contracts in the building that you can't do anything without his permission, we've been telling him for months about the situation, but he is stingy as heck, so this is the end result of most issues with the building.

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It's no shock that one of the biggest sources of tension between landlords and renters is maintenance issues. In fact, a recent LendingTree survey of over 2,000 people found that 68% of the disputes were caused by things not getting fixed on time. Whether it's a leaky faucet or that dreaded broken heater, maintenance problems can make renting a nightmare.

#7

The Ceiling Caved In After A Year Of Telling Our Landlord That The Ceiling Had Been Sagging

The Ceiling Caved In After A Year Of Telling Our Landlord That The Ceiling Had Been Sagging

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#8

My Landlord Finally Decided To Pour The Concrete Yesterday... Without Notice Right Before I Go To Work

My Landlord Finally Decided To Pour The Concrete Yesterday... Without Notice Right Before I Go To Work

The landlord just redid the sidewalk around the apartment complex 2 months ago. They decided to tear up the slabs infrastructure of my door (just my door) a week ago and it's been just dirt with a big drop-off since.

This morning I had to leave in a bit of a rush and stepped into wet concrete. No notice about it or anything. Made me finally retire the Hey Dudes. Now they're just the Bye Dudes.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From the look on kitty's face, he might have learned some new words today. 🤬 🙀

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#9

Have Fungi Growing In My Apartment, Pretty Sure There’s Black Mold Hidden Too. What Are My Options?

Have Fungi Growing In My Apartment, Pretty Sure There’s Black Mold Hidden Too. What Are My Options?

Renting an apartment and have had constant flooding during the storms. This was a problem last year too. Now it’s much worse. Fungi is growing in and around my apartment. The floor has had black spots creep through the fake wood flooring.

I called 311 and filed a complaint and they told me an inspector would reach out in two days time, but they didn’t. So after a week, I called the health inspector's office only to be rudely told that they don’t give out timelines for when they can come back and inspect/test the place.

Any others had this problem and the landlord would just shrug it off? What are my options as far as remediation or rehousing? Do I withhold rent until this is resolved?

I’m in serious need of advice as I have asthma and eczema and I can’t keep either in control now and I think it’s due to this issue.

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It’s a bit eye-opening to realize that nearly 3 in 5 renters said they had a landlord they didn’t like at some point. And a whopping 58% of renters admitted they’ve had at least one landlord they weren’t fond of. Additionally, about 1 in 4 renters said that they don’t see eye to eye with their current landlord.

#10

The Landlord Said That The Flea Infestation Was Handled Before We Moved In, It Wasn't

The Landlord Said That The Flea Infestation Was Handled Before We Moved In, It Wasn't

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#11

Landlord Is Converting The Common Areas (Parking And Laundry) Into Additional Units. Introducing The New "Open Air" Laundry Room

Landlord Is Converting The Common Areas (Parking And Laundry) Into Additional Units. Introducing The New "Open Air" Laundry Room

Powered by an extension cord and water just runs out into the grass.

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#12

My Landlord Took Away The Bed And Mattress That Were Provided In The "Furnished" Rental And Replaced It With This Thing Which Is Really Hard To Sleep On

My Landlord Took Away The Bed And Mattress That Were Provided In The "Furnished" Rental And Replaced It With This Thing Which Is Really Hard To Sleep On

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Interestingly, Gen X renters, aged 44 to 59, are the most likely to report having had an unpleasant experience with a landlord, with 61% saying they’ve dealt with one they didn’t like. In contrast, when it comes to Gen Z renters, aged 18 to 27, only 51% expressed dissatisfaction with their landlords. However, it’s worth noting that Gen Z might not have had as many encounters with landlords yet.

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#13

Our Landlord Changed Our Fridge While I Was At Work. She Sent Me A Message Asking To Take My Food Out While I Was At Work, When I Got Home Everything Was Left Like This

Our Landlord Changed Our Fridge While I Was At Work. She Sent Me A Message Asking To Take My Food Out While I Was At Work, When I Got Home Everything Was Left Like This

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And please don't buy Oatly, they have gotten millions from a company (Blackstone) that bought part of them, that invest in deforestation in the Amazon! https://www.amazonwatch.se/oatly Please buy any brand of drink (Also not Nestle) you like, but not this! End of sidenote!

Slowdown
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And please don't tell people how to spend their own money. We are inundated constantly about things we do that are bad: bad for the environment, bad for our bodies, bad for third world countries, bad for our babies, bad for the working class, bad for the economy, etc. If the OP's pleasure is Oatly, let them have it without your unsolicited opinion.

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sbj
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are totally wrong to do this and you should be compensated and by the way ''How big is your fridge?''

Debbie
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the landlord came into your house without 24hrs notice as well?

Brian Droste
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any food that went bad and you had to replace send the landlord the receipt for the food.

Just Sayin
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then your landlord will need to owe you money for food expenses. Now that being said, 1 or 2 options could have or should have been done. 1. The landlord needs to give you enough notice to let you know that they will be replacing the fridge or 2. Schedule a time when the tenant will be home to do this. Very simple and didn't need this stress on the tenant. So, either the tenant isn't telling you the full story or if this is true and went like this, then he/she has a good case to take them to civil court to get money for the food.

Blue Sky
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again illegal they have to give you 24 hours notice before entering your apartment and now have to replace all your food

StrangeTrout
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, illegal here. I just can't believe the temerity of these people

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Why is it the landlords job to put your food back in the fridge ?

JLo
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like the OP was at work when this happened, so they obviously couldn't put the food back when the fridge was installed. The landlord should have given them some advanced notice or at least put everything back themselves.

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well I kinda feel like that's on you... you should have gotten a cooler or something. You can't expect someone else to put your groceries away unless you asked and they said yes.

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#14

Landlord Threatens Tenants With Eviction If They Don’t Keep Their Blinds Open

Landlord Threatens Tenants With Eviction If They Don’t Keep Their Blinds Open

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#15

My Landlord Is An Idiot. Picture Of When I Trimmed It vs. What He Wanted

My Landlord Is An Idiot. Picture Of When I Trimmed It vs. What He Wanted

I decided to move out the townhouse I'ved lived at for 3 years. The landlord started sending realtors out to look at the place, I assume they plan to sell it. One of the realtors complained the trees made it, "Hard to see the house and needed curb appeal". So, I trimmed the branches a little bit and thought it looked nice. Landlord disagreed and said it needs to be done more. This is the final product he is happy with. It makes me so sad.

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A significant 53% of the respondents cited poor communication as a primary issue with their landlords. Whether it’s a lack of responsiveness to repair requests or unclear terms of the lease, tenants felt they were left in the dark.

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In fact, 31% of renters say that their landlord entered their home without getting their permission. That is an invasion of privacy that can feel incredibly unsettling. Imagine coming home after a long day, only to realize someone had been inside your space without your knowledge. When your landlord doesn’t give you a heads-up, it surely feels like a serious breach of trust.

#16

A Friend Just Sent This Picture To Me Saying: That Rent Advertisements In Berlin Are Like "Build-In Kitchen"

A Friend Just Sent This Picture To Me Saying: That Rent Advertisements In Berlin Are Like "Build-In Kitchen"

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#17

A Glorious Story In Two Parts

A Glorious Story In Two Parts

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Room mix up." Note: always take pictures, videos! Madness.

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#18

I Came Back From Thanksgiving To Find That My Landlord Had Revarnished/Painted The Stairs Up To My Apartment. They Are Still Wet, I Was Given No Notice, And There Is Only One Staircase

I Came Back From Thanksgiving To Find That My Landlord Had Revarnished/Painted The Stairs Up To My Apartment. They Are Still Wet, I Was Given No Notice, And There Is Only One Staircase

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Dealing with difficult landlords is something many of us might face at some point, and while you can’t always avoid them, knowing how to handle these situations is important. To begin with, keeping thorough documentation is one of the most valuable tools renters have when faced with unresponsive or unprofessional landlords.

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#19

This Was My Landlord's Solution To The AC Unit Leaking Water And Soaking The Carpet. It Was Left On For At Least 24 Hours Before I Got There

This Was My Landlord's Solution To The AC Unit Leaking Water And Soaking The Carpet. It Was Left On For At Least 24 Hours Before I Got There

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#20

My Landlord Said I Had Central AC

My Landlord Said I Had Central AC

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#21

It’s A Mushroom. There Are Baby Mushrooms Trying To Sprout Out Next To It. I Moved Into This Apartment 5 Days Ago, And This Happened Last Night

It’s A Mushroom. There Are Baby Mushrooms Trying To Sprout Out Next To It. I Moved Into This Apartment 5 Days Ago, And This Happened Last Night

No other signs of water damage. The most baffling part to me is that the ceiling around the mushroom is completely solid. This mushroom really just shoved its way through an entire wall.

I’m terrified that it’s a leaky sewer issue - since, unfortunately, mushrooms thrive in that kind of environment.

My landlord is giving me the runaround. He says he doesn’t have any handymen available to look at it. Asked me if I knew any. No, I don’t, I’m the renter. Not quite sure what to do next. I’ve put all my important belongings in my car and am staying with my brother for the next few days until this gets figured out. I recognize the imminent danger of this kind of damage. We need a mold remediation company, not a handyman. Ugh. I HATE RENTING.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rentals have to be fit for human habitation and this is not. Send a certified letter to the landlord and contact your local housing authority.

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According to LendingTree senior economist Jacob Channel, “Renters should make sure they document all their interactions with their landlord. And they should be firm and assertive (but not overly aggressive) when asking a landlord to address a problem.”

Channel also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a written record of any phone or in-person interactions with landlords, as it can help protect renters in case issues arise later. “Immediately follow up on a call or visit with an email summarizing your conversation and confirming that everyone is on the same page regarding fixes or other solutions,” he says.

#22

This Text Message From My Daughter’s Landlord While We’re Attending Her College Graduation

This Text Message From My Daughter’s Landlord While We’re Attending Her College Graduation

This landlord has been petty to my daughter and her roommates for the past 2 years, so when my daughter sent her this text message, she didn’t disappoint.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to America. Everyday you’re getting monetized more and more for everything you do, you’re a product against your will.

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#23

Upstairs Neighbor's Kid Routinely Floods Their Bathroom, Landlord Refuses To Fix The Damaged Ceiling. And He Even Threatened To Sue Us For Us Talking About It Publicly

 Upstairs Neighbor's Kid Routinely Floods Their Bathroom, Landlord Refuses To Fix The Damaged Ceiling. And He Even Threatened To Sue Us For Us Talking About It Publicly

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#24

How My Landlord Handled A Nest Of Spiders In The Closet Of The Apartment I Used To Rent

How My Landlord Handled A Nest Of Spiders In The Closet Of The Apartment I Used To Rent

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Additionally, he advises renters to take photos and videos of any issues or damage in the rental property that need repairs. This visual evidence can be crucial if the landlord is slow to respond or denies responsibility.

#25

My Landlord Won't Fix Our Leaking Roof (It's Almost Been A Month), Or Oven, Or Install Smoke Detectors, And It Looks Like There's Mold In The Bathroom

My Landlord Won't Fix Our Leaking Roof (It's Almost Been A Month), Or Oven, Or Install Smoke Detectors, And It Looks Like There's Mold In The Bathroom

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#26

Asked My Landlord To Fix My Utility Lines. She Cut Them All Off Now I Don’t Have Wi-Fi Or Phones. She Doesn’t Care Either. I’m In Canada And This Is My Very First Time Renting

Asked My Landlord To Fix My Utility Lines. She Cut Them All Off Now I Don’t Have Wi-Fi Or Phones. She Doesn’t Care Either. I’m In Canada And This Is My Very First Time Renting

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#27

Landlord Wanted A "Low Maintenance Yard"

Landlord Wanted A "Low Maintenance Yard"

He put these stones in the entire backyard. We are planning on moving into this house in a month, and have three small kids and two dogs. This is so not what we wanted, but we don’t have a choice.
What’s the best way to make safe walking and playing areas for the kids and dogs? What products can we buy to cover parts of this?

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they are getting g play equipment for the kids you can get outdoor safety mats to go under and around them. We used them when renting. Easy to lift and take with you when you move too.

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While it’s important to take practical measures like documenting issues, it’s even better if you can foster a positive relationship with your landlord from the start. Open communication, mutual respect, and understanding can go a long way in preventing misunderstandings and resolving problems more smoothly.

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What do you think about these landlords from hell? Have you ever had a bad experience with a landlord, or are you one of the lucky ones?

#28

My Landlord Justified Their $200 Monthly Rent Increase By Promising Building Upgrades. May I Present The Power Washing Of My Sidewalks

My Landlord Justified Their $200 Monthly Rent Increase By Promising Building Upgrades. May I Present The Power Washing Of My Sidewalks

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#29

Someone Tried To Break Into My Place And Ripped My Front Door Handle Off, My Landlord Is Leaving All My Texts On Read. I Now Have To Slip My Hand Into The Mailbox To Close My Door

Someone Tried To Break Into My Place And Ripped My Front Door Handle Off, My Landlord Is Leaving All My Texts On Read. I Now Have To Slip My Hand Into The Mailbox To Close My Door

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Call the landlord. Call the management office, if there is one. Send a certified letter. Call your local housing authority. Call your state congress person.

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#30

My Landlord Destroyed All My Yard Flowers

My Landlord Destroyed All My Yard Flowers

Once every spring these flowers bloom in my yard, I think they’re invasive but they’re pretty and I don’t live close to a natural area so I let them live. I love looking at them, it breaks up the monotony of grass and leaves all around. My landlord said he was coming to power wash the sidewalks today and said nothing about yard work. I'm responsible for mowing, but since the grass hasn’t even grown yet, I haven’t touched it. However, he decided to mow the yard anyway - completely destroying all my flowers in the process.

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#31

Found This In The Apartment I Just Moved Into. I Did Tour The Apartment And Scoped Out The Neighborhood (Day And Night) And Thought All Was Well

Found This In The Apartment I Just Moved Into. I Did Tour The Apartment And Scoped Out The Neighborhood (Day And Night) And Thought All Was Well

I guess I didn’t really look hard enough but I didn’t think I’d need to look for a bullet hole. I already signed a 10-month lease and paid all move-in fees. Landlord said it’s been this way for years and refuses to fix it.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You TOURED the apartment and did not notice this HUGE hole in the window???

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#32

The Landlord Refuses To Replace The Broken Tile. Our Rent Is $3,257 Per Month

The Landlord Refuses To Replace The Broken Tile. Our Rent Is $3,257 Per Month

We just moved into an apartment and noted during inspection that this tile was broken and several others were cracked. The landlord told us to "make a list", which we did, presumably to be addressed after we moved in.

After weeks of searching, I located and purchased 6 matching tiles (pictured). I showed them to my landlord and asked when she could schedule her handyman. Her reply was, "That's a lot of work. Just fill the gap with some putty."

That's completely absurd given our rent. I'll replace them myself, but her response makes me want to break the tiles when we move out and keep the broken bits.

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Pencil McGovern
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If my rent was $3,257 per month, I'd make sure that one of my 17 roommates was a tile installer so our entire kitchen wouldn't be a crumbling trip hazard.

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#33

Landlord Won’t Give My Router Back

Landlord Won’t Give My Router Back

As the title suggests. My family and I moved out yesterday (March 15th) and we wanted to get our router which is connected to the main Wi-Fi router which was in HER room. She told us we could just come get it another time as she was not available, and supposedly she has a lot of boxes covering access to the WiFi router.
She now is refusing to give me my router, and is being hostile, which she never has been before. What can I do? I’m thinking of just saying I’ll get the police involved, but not sure if that would work. I just need my router back..

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#34

My Landlord Decided To Set Up His Washing Machine In The Garage. That Spot Is Our Assigned Parking Space

My Landlord Decided To Set Up His Washing Machine In The Garage. That Spot Is Our Assigned Parking Space

He told my boyfriend straight up that he was doing it, and after we both took the day to calm down, we made it very clear we weren’t going to park there anymore. So he’s going to “fix” it so it drains into the neighbor’s yard there.

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#35

My Landlord's “Carpenter” Hooked Us Up With This Beauty Today

My Landlord's “Carpenter” Hooked Us Up With This Beauty Today

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a wall mounted microwave, too, but it is at the correct height and not inside a wooden box with NO VENTILATION! Serious fire hazard there!

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#36

Landlord Switched The Payment Platform To One That Charges A Fee On Top Of Rent. I Know $1 Isn’t Much But The Concept Of Paying To Pay Rent Grates On Me

Landlord Switched The Payment Platform To One That Charges A Fee On Top Of Rent. I Know $1 Isn’t Much But The Concept Of Paying To Pay Rent Grates On Me

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#37

Landlord Nearly Electrocuted My Girlfriend

Landlord Nearly Electrocuted My Girlfriend

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Need more detail here. Did the outlet just short out, or it that brown line some sort of liquid leaking into the socket?

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The Landlord Gave Permission To An Unstable Homeless Man To Live Underneath The Stairs Of Our House Without Telling Anyone

The Landlord Gave Permission To An Unstable Homeless Man To Live Underneath The Stairs Of Our House Without Telling Anyone

We live in a multifamily home. The hideaway wasn’t immediately obvious. It’s right behind my downstairs neighbor's bedroom window, she is a young woman who lives alone. The past week she kept feeling like someone was watching her at night but thought she was going crazy. When she went looking for her cat that got out, she came across this and the story came out.

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#39

Landlord Refusing To Pay For Maintenance. We Have A Clogged Shower Drain And Have Already Tried To Fix The Problem, But We Are Not Able To Fix The Issue

Landlord Refusing To Pay For Maintenance. We Have A Clogged Shower Drain And Have Already Tried To Fix The Problem, But We Are Not Able To Fix The Issue

I asked our landlord to send in a plumber and got this response, refusing to hire someone and advising me that it’s my responsibility to pay a technician to repair the problem. My understanding was that these kinds of maintenance repairs were the responsibility of the landlord. 

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#40

Landlord Fixed The Block Wall Parking Bay

Landlord Fixed The Block Wall Parking Bay

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#41

Show Me You're A Renter In One Picture. I Found Out Last Week That My Cat, My Roommate, And I Have Been Under The Weather From A Spell Of Light Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Show Me You're A Renter In One Picture. I Found Out Last Week That My Cat, My Roommate, And I Have Been Under The Weather From A Spell Of Light Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The landlord ordered us a new stove, and I uncovered this absolute gem of a fire hazard. When we first moved in 2 years ago, I asked to have all of the outlets upgraded to the 21st century. Must have missed the worst outlet of them all. Hooray renting. P.S. don’t judge us for not cleaning behind the oven.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK all electrics and gas have to be safety tested by a licensed tradesman annually. The tenant gets a copy of the report and if there's any fails then the landlord has a small amount of time to get them up to code. I've had boilers condemned under these and landlord had to install a new boiler within 7 days and we didn't pay rent for this period.

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#42

When You Try Warning Your Landlords About The Leak In Your Kitchen

When You Try Warning Your Landlords About The Leak In Your Kitchen

They hired a really bad roofing company to replace the roof due to multiple leaks in our place and black mold in the attic. It turns out they needed carpenters to complete the job, and they won’t be back till 3 months later. One of the panels they had removed made the leak worse, and they tried to put a tarp over it to keep the rain out, but the leak was still there. They tried telling the landlords, but they said there was nothing they could do, now this.

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#43

Landlord Hired Roofers Who Left My House In Unbelievably Bad Condition

Landlord Hired Roofers Who Left My House In Unbelievably Bad Condition

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#44

My Buddy Is Renting From This Weird Guy. First, They Asked That He Would Not Cook Anything After 8 PM. Now, They're Onto This Nonsense

My Buddy Is Renting From This Weird Guy. First, They Asked That He Would Not Cook Anything After 8 PM. Now, They're Onto This Nonsense

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#45

Landlords Are Out Of Control

Landlords Are Out Of Control

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

with that kind of cash due you could just go put a down payment on a house and pay less each month... out...of...control!!!!

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#47

My Landlord Opened My Crocs And This Is How He Returned Them To My Door

My Landlord Opened My Crocs And This Is How He Returned Them To My Door

All of the packaging is gone & he claimed there was “no name on the box” so he opened them and threw everything they came in away. He was for sure going to just keep them because they had dirt on the inside and I know they didn’t get sent like that, they come in plastic. He has another tenant besides my roommate and me and didn’t text any of us to see if we were missing a package.

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#48

When Your Landlady Gives You Only 3.5 Hours A Week To Do Laundry

When Your Landlady Gives You Only 3.5 Hours A Week To Do Laundry

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Steve
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you didn’t agree to it in the lease, it isn’t valid and use it when you like.

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#49

The Landlord Special

The Landlord Special

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least there's no dancing cockroach embalmed underneath the paint. ;)

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One Week Without A Washer, I'm Doing My Laundry Pilgrim-Style. Landlord Keeps Saying He'll Be Here Then Not Showing Up. I Don't Have A Car So Laundromats Are Not An Option

One Week Without A Washer, I'm Doing My Laundry Pilgrim-Style. Landlord Keeps Saying He'll Be Here Then Not Showing Up. I Don't Have A Car So Laundromats Are Not An Option

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René Sauer
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile my German brain can´t comprehend why the landlord should be responsible for the appliances. Having them included in the rent is not a thing here, and if it is then that´s an extremely rare exception (and of course then they should be responsible).

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