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Woman Takes Revenge After 3 Years Of Hell, Leaves Landlord With Hefty Bill And Felony Charges
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Woman Takes Revenge After 3 Years Of Hell, Leaves Landlord With Hefty Bill And Felony Charges

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Renting is an experience that almost everyone has to go through at some point in their lives. It might be thrilling when you’re 18 and freshly out of your parents’ house, but it can be frustrating at 40 when you’d love to have your own place and the housing crisis is holding you back.

But how tenants feel about renting can also largely depend on the relationship they have with their landlord. One woman recently hopped on Reddit to detail how she managed to get revenge on her terrible landlord after suffering on his property for years. Below, you’ll find the full story, as well as some of the replies amused readers shared.

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    Having an awful landlord can turn renting into a nightmare

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    So this woman made sure to get revenge on her landlord before finally moving out

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    The majority of renters have had at least one landlord that they weren’t fond of

    I’ve had a long list of landlords, ranging from wonderful to infuriating. But unfortunately, that’s the risk that comes along with renting. Even if someone seems lovely when you first meet them or promises you that they take excellent care of their tenants, there’s no guarantee that six months down the line they won’t be dodging your calls while your toilet floods your bathroom.

    And unfortunately, it seems like negative experiences with landlords are extremely common. According to a survey from LendingTree, 58% of renters admit that they’ve had at least one landlord that they didn’t like. A quarter of tenants reported that they don’t even like their current landlord. 

    As for the reasons why renters tend to not be fans, the most common issues come down to maintenance, poor communication, and a lack of respect or professionalism. Apparently, many don’t respect boundaries either, as a third of tenants say that a landlord has let themselves into their residence without permission. And sometimes, issues between renter and tenant escalate, as one fifth of renters have even had a legal dispute with their landlord.

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    While it’s not always easy to spot a bad landlord before you’ve signed a lease, one third of renters believe that they’ve been discriminated against by a potential landlord, be it by race, age, sexual orientation, etc. But still, nearly half of tenants would prefer to deal with an individual landlord rather than a corporation, as about half of renters believe that this can save them some money. 

    The majority of renters would also like the government to limit how many properties an individual or company can own, as it seems unfair to own a dozen homes and be responsible for dozens of tenants. Especially when it appears that many landlords aren’t keeping up with the maintenance and safety concerns on their properties already.

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    Renters should know their rights when it comes to dealing with a difficult landlord

    It often feels like landlords have all the power in housing disputes, but in reality, they need tenants just as much as we need housing. How else will they be able to pay their mortgages? And according to NOLO, renters have some options when landlords refuse to take care of repairs in their homes. 

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    First, it’s important to note that small issues, such as clogged toilets and changing light bulbs should be handled by tenants. But major repairs, such as roof leaks, electrical issues, lack of heating, structural damage, major plumbing issues and anything that puts tenants in danger should be taken care of by the property owner.

    If a landlord refuses to fix issues, NOLO notes that renters can report violations to housing inspectors, just like the woman in this story decided to do. There will usually be a deadline of 30-60 days given for the property owner to remedy the problem, but the window can be even smaller for issues that endanger tenants. And if the landlord still won’t do anything, they could be hit with hefty fines or even jail time. 

    Another option tenants have is to simply withhold rent. A lease is a two-way agreement, and if one party refuses to provide what was promised, the other party can stop paying until they are given the housing that they signed up for. Or, if tenants want to take matters into their own hands, they can resolve the issue themselves then deduct the cost of any necessary repairs from their rent. Just remember to keep all of your receipts.

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    We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation in the comments below, pandas. Have you ever had to deal with a terrible landlord like this? Feel free to share, and then if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda piece discussing landlord versus tenant disputes, look no further than right here!

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    Readers chimed in with their thoughts, and the woman joined in on the conversation

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    Some even shared similar stories of their own terrible landlords

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    Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

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    Hi there! I am a Visual Editor at Bored Panda. My job is to ensure that all the articles are aesthetically pleasing. I get to work with a variety of topics ranging from all the relationship drama to lots and lots of memes and, my personal favorites, funny cute cats. When I am not perfecting the images, you can find me reading with a cup of matcha latte and a cat in my lap, taking photos (of my cat), getting lost in the forest, or simply cuddling with my cat... Did I mention that I love cats?

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

    The notion that all landlords are bad really pisses me off. It’s so myopic. Yes, plenty are horrible, but not every situation is one of greed. My house is in a city (San Francisco) full of bad actors turning all the rental inventory into AirBnBs or tech bros driving up the value of rentals and purchases. I spend about 1/4 of the year in SF & stay with my mom, who has the next house over on the side street (our backyards connect). There’s zero reason for me to stay in my place when so many artists, creatives & lifelong residents need affordable housing. I’ve been renting my place to the same couple for over 2 decades. Most of my friends rent from people who inherited homes, too. Most landlords I know are renting homes they inherited or simply can’t afford to live in. The rental income we make trying to keep SF a vibrant, creative city isn’t much. Mine covers maintenance, insurance and about 30% of my yearly property taxes. Yet we only ever hear about the slumlords.

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

    There are absolutely great, wonderful landlords. My FIL is one of them, he bends over backwards for his two tenants, let's them be as late as needed on rent even though it hurts him. I've had amazing landlords who we were friends with long after we moved out. And I've had horrible slumlords that should be locked up forever.

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

    Bad landlords are horrible people who take advantage of people. It always pays to know your RIGHTS and responsibilities! Code inspectors can/do save lives, do not hesitate to contact them.

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

    The saddest part is this BS from this a*****e will abosultely work on a young, new renter, minorities whose primary language isn't English, etc. This is why predatory landlord laws exist. So, everytime you see some MAGA chud point out a squatter issue, which are relatively rare, in liberal areas with strong renters protections as some leftist hellscape.... remember the laws are to protect people, like OP. Yes, they're not perfect but a******s taking advantage of loopholes doesn't mean we should'ne protect everyone else from a*****e landlords. And, yes, there needs to be better protections against the minimal squatters issues.

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

    The notion that all landlords are bad really pisses me off. It’s so myopic. Yes, plenty are horrible, but not every situation is one of greed. My house is in a city (San Francisco) full of bad actors turning all the rental inventory into AirBnBs or tech bros driving up the value of rentals and purchases. I spend about 1/4 of the year in SF & stay with my mom, who has the next house over on the side street (our backyards connect). There’s zero reason for me to stay in my place when so many artists, creatives & lifelong residents need affordable housing. I’ve been renting my place to the same couple for over 2 decades. Most of my friends rent from people who inherited homes, too. Most landlords I know are renting homes they inherited or simply can’t afford to live in. The rental income we make trying to keep SF a vibrant, creative city isn’t much. Mine covers maintenance, insurance and about 30% of my yearly property taxes. Yet we only ever hear about the slumlords.

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

    There are absolutely great, wonderful landlords. My FIL is one of them, he bends over backwards for his two tenants, let's them be as late as needed on rent even though it hurts him. I've had amazing landlords who we were friends with long after we moved out. And I've had horrible slumlords that should be locked up forever.

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

    Bad landlords are horrible people who take advantage of people. It always pays to know your RIGHTS and responsibilities! Code inspectors can/do save lives, do not hesitate to contact them.

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

    The saddest part is this BS from this a*****e will abosultely work on a young, new renter, minorities whose primary language isn't English, etc. This is why predatory landlord laws exist. So, everytime you see some MAGA chud point out a squatter issue, which are relatively rare, in liberal areas with strong renters protections as some leftist hellscape.... remember the laws are to protect people, like OP. Yes, they're not perfect but a******s taking advantage of loopholes doesn't mean we should'ne protect everyone else from a*****e landlords. And, yes, there needs to be better protections against the minimal squatters issues.

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