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29 Landlords Document The Devastating Condition Of Houses Left By Nightmarish Tenants
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Say what you want but dealing with peculiar tenants can be a challenging task for any landlord, however, nothing compares to the horror of encountering tenants from hell who leave properties in a state of unimaginable disarray after moving out.
Such tenants often exhibit what may be described as a sheer lack of respect for the homes they temporarily inhabit, often leading to significant financial and emotional stress for the actual owners of the property. From littered rubbish and pen-scribbled walls to broken walls and even unattended pest infestations, the aftermath portrays a big amount of damage that can take months, if not years, to restore before the owners decide that enough is enough.
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#1
This Will Always Be The Most Memorable Reason For Evicting A Tenant
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#2
Surprise From A Person Renting House From My 92yo Great Grandmother (Its Pee)
#3
It Took Six Months To Evict This Tenant. His Advocate Has Applied For Me To Return His Damage Deposit
Given the chance, Bored Panda reached out to one of the moderators from the r/Landlords community on Reddit. As a moderator and experienced landlord, "r2girls" is known for their knowledge on property management and insight into the landlord-tenant dynamic.
When asked about the most severe cases of property damage encountered on r/Landlords, r2girls remarked, "Some of the most extreme cases we've seen involve tenants causing massive damage to properties, ranging from tearing down drywall, leaving behind heaps of garbage, to even causing extensive water damage through neglect. It can be shocking to see the level of disarray some properties are left in."
#4
Just A Warning About Trusting "Friends" And Not Doing Regular Inspections
Just a warning about trusting "friends" and not doing regular inspections. Tenant was a friend of wife, paid mostly on time, never had any problems or called for anything, was here 3 yrs before not renewing lease due to rent increasing. She always had excuse not to inspect. Wrong
#5
Tenant Moved Out. This Is What They Left Behind
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
All that wood lathe showing makes me seriously question what kind of shape the place was in to begin with.
RaroaRaroa 1 year ago
Likely the kid found an edge and picked that off any time they couldn't find a pen.
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Deb Johnston 1 year ago
Years ago we looked at a house to rent. We had 3 house trained dogs, but the owner said that he does not rent to people with dogs. We rented the house across the street. The guy who wouldn't rent to us, rented to a family with small children. They were evicted after 1 year, and the kids destroyed the house.
detective miller's hat 1 year ago
And yet so many landlords insist on a "pet deposit," but never a child deposit.
#6
Look At The Carpet One Year After A Tenant
StrangeOne 1 year ago (edited)
This is why I don't wear shoes in my home. * People who live in a winter, wet climate, or work in dirty conditions, will understand.
Regarding preventive strategies to avoid problematic tenants, they advised, "Landlords on our subreddit often recommend thorough tenant screening, which includes credit checks, references, and sometimes even background checks. It's crucial to pay attention to red flags during the application process, such as a history of eviction, a poor credit history, or vague and unverifiable references."
#7
Landlord Finds Out Where Evicted Tenant's Money Was Going. Awful But Somehow Impressive At The Same Time
#8
Renters Ruined My House. I Can’t Think Of Any Way To Resolve This That Doesn’t End In Filing Bankruptcy
#9
Anything I Can Do Against My Tenants For Destroying The Place ? They Were Evicted And We Found The Place Like This
The moderator also discussed the steps taken by landlords when tenants leave a property in a state of disarray. "It's typically handled by documenting everything, estimating repair costs, and then subtracting this from the security deposit. If the cost exceeds the deposit, landlords often have to consider small claims court or other legal avenues to recover the funds."
#10
And People Wonder Why Security Deposits Are Expensive
Deanna Crichley 1 year ago
It's fine to keep the security deposit of a tenant like this. What is not fine is keeping everyone's security deposit to make up for c**p like this.
#11
Found Out My Former Deadbeat, Evicted Tenants Who Trashed My Home And Did $60k+ In Damages Purchased A New Home. What To Do? Sue? Report Mortgage Fraud? Do Nothing??
Snazzy Smurf 1 year ago
I would seek advice from legal aid or attempt to get a free legal consult.
#12
Tenants Say This Is Normal Wear And Tear. What Do You Guys Think?
They also highlighted the supportive nature of the r/Landlords community. "Many of our members have been in similar situations and can provide guidance on next steps, legal recourse, and methods to better screen tenants in the future. We also recommend professional consultation for complex situations."
Emphasizing the importance of documentation, they added, "Having every agreement in writing is vital. As I've mentioned in previous comments, deals are only completed when they are fully executed, including any lease modifications. Having everything documented helps in avoiding misunderstandings and potential disputes down the line."
#13
Love It When Tenants Try To Fix The Plaster Wall After Their TV Rips Out Of The Wall
StrangeOne 1 year ago
This is why I don't hang up anything large and heavy on my walls. This is one of my fears being a tenant.
#14
Tenant Told Ll Her “4 Year Old Scratches For Comfort”. Idk, Something Feels Off To Me. Terrifying
#15
Tenants Trash Home After Refusing To Pay Rent And Being Asked To Leave
The moderator also advised Bored Panda that one should look into using platforms like Capital One for efficient account management, particularly for handling security deposits and other financial matters related to each property.
They also noted that when dealing with legal matters, "It's always wise to consult with a lawyer. They can guide you on how to properly document issues, obtain necessary information and advise on court proceedings if it ever comes to that."
#16
New Tenant Is Set To Move-In 3 Days From Now. I Don’t Think It Is Happening. This Is One Of The Worst I’ve Seen
#17
It Turned Out That The Tenants Made Some Incredibly Tasteless Yet DIY-Enthusiastic ‘Renovations’
Joelle Jansen 1 year ago
I mean, you need to stipulate that this is or is not allowed? Over here with many rental properties, you are allowed to paint the walls etc. But when you move out the landlord can make you paint it all back to the original color.
#18
My Tenant Took The Locks Out Herself, And This Is What I Found Inside: Mountains Of Trash. Trash Looks To Be Hoarded In The Attic For Months
#19
Would You Even Bother Responding?
#20
Tenant Hasn’t Paid Rent Or Utilities…what Are My Rights?
I have a property that has been rented out to a couple (with children) for a one year lease. They have paid their rent (always late) up until 3 months ago. Their lease ends at the end of July but I was notified by them on July 3rd that due to them not paying the water or electric (which is in their name) the utilities were cut off. Mind you I live in Virginia so it gets almost a 100 degrees daily. I told them that I would like them to vacate the premises on July 3rd due to it being uninhabitable and non payment of rent.
I also notified them that I would be doing a walkthrough July 7th to assess my property. Well I did the walkthrough and it was horrible. Only had the place since 2020 always a rental property and it was a new build and the house is destroyed. Their was dog and rabbit feces on the ground, apparently they also had 2 cats (the lease says no pets!) and their was layers of waste in the toilets because they weren’t able to flush so they just left it there. I told them that they need to leave ASAP.
They both agreed to leave on Sunday July 9th. On July 9th one of the tenants (they have broken up) stated she has left the keys and she is gone. Then the other tenant says she can’t come and she doesn’t have a key and that since she doesn’t have an eviction notice she will leave on Wednesday July 12th. I provided them 3 keys so how is it my responsibility to get you access to the property again? Also I want to change the locks on July 13th, am I legally allowed to do this? My court date for the eviction isn’t until August 1st but if the place is uninhabitable what am I supposed to do? Let feces and rotten food sit for 2 weeks to get more flies and damage my property further? If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it!
#21
Finally Got Them Evicted And This Is What The Basement Ended Up Like
#22
Would Anyone Rent To This Guy? 😂
Joelle Jansen 1 year ago
1/3rd is absolutely unrealistic for the rental market today. Rents are too damn high. On a previous home I easily paid half my income on rent. It wasn't great, but I always paid my rent on time.
#23
How Do I Itemize Their Letter To Let Them Know They Won't Be Getting Their Deposit Back. New Landlord Here
Snazzy Smurf 1 year ago (edited)
Before and after pictures with estimates should do nicely a security deposit letter.
#24
[landlord] What Renters Can Do In A Year Is Beyond Me
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#25
Update On Noise Complaints
Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm 1 year ago
The unnecessary capitalization of every word pisses me off an unreasonable amount
#26
How To Bill For This Damage?
Countertop was brand new when tenant moved in. There are cut marks across the entire countertop. They lived there just over two years. I'd rather not replace it right now so I'm curious how to bill for this damage
StrangeOne 1 year ago (edited)
They must've thought it was real marble. I got cut marks from the previous tenant all over my counters. It was never fixed. We use a cutting board. Still get stains and marks on the cheap counters. Found SOS pads clean the rust stains. Just make sure not to press too hard.
#27
Does This Justify A Loss Of Deposit?
Marcos Valencia 1 year ago
It depends on how long the contract has been in place. Tenant is not responsible for the "normal" wear.
#28
My Tenant Moved Out… What Is This And Why?
#29
Tenant Had An Accidental Fire In Kitchen. Stove, Vent, Part Of Cabinet Are Damaged. Walls Blackened
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What do you think ?
Rynn 1 year ago
I am not from the USA, and every time I see a photo with holes in the walls, I ask myself the question - what are these walls made of?
RaroaRaroa 1 year ago
If being a landlord is so bad, why do people do it? I guess, overall, the money makes it worthwhile because everyone knows this is the risk you take, yet plenty of people make property their first choice in investments.
Julia Nolan 1 year ago
Sometimes to diversify investments. Sometimes becuase the person is leaving a place temporarily, but hopes to return sometime. Sometimes they don't realize that there are tenants who absolutely will destroy things. (Or are optimistic about it not happening.) I think the last is most common for Mom and Pop types. An awful lot get out of the business pretty quickly as the money honestly isn't good enough to deal with some of this stuff.
Load More Replies... Just_for_this 1 year ago
When a good landlord and good tenant find each other they stick with them. which is why the bad ones are all that's left. If you see a property come up for rent (or a tenant looking) every year - there is a reason. My parents rented out a house - the tenants (among a vast list of other damage) ripped the doors off the walls and started a fire on the landing for duck knows what. after 3 months of being in there the whole house had to be stripped and redone. £25'000 of damage for little over £2000 in rent (before expenses)... These were supposedly professional people with references etc. The current tenants have been in there for approaching 10 years without issue.
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
This is why landlords ask for first-last-and-security up front. Because a55hole renters like these destroy property. Honestly, I don't know how anyone could even live in these conditions.
Q B F T 1 year ago
"I don't know how anyone could even live in these conditions" - clearly, some of these people have pretty bad mental health problems
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Nay Wilson 1 year ago
Wow. I rent a council house and keep it in better condition than these places. What is wrong with some people??
Kevin J. Henning 1 year ago
I don't know where these rentals are located but some of them look like they were c**p to begin with. While some people can destroy a house in a matter of weeks I've seen rental properties which I wouldn't let an animal live in much less a human being.
Rubyjune45 1 year ago
No one on here going to say the obvious WHY DIDNT THEY DO INSPECTIONS? Total time rented they never sent in bug prevention? They never went in to change filters? I find that very hard to believe. Slumlords rent out slums.
DarkViolet 1 year ago
When someone's out to make a quick buck, they don't care.
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Stacie Reichenbaugh 1 year ago
Unfortunately because of our bad credit and other issues we always get stuck with slumlords. And to be honest I can't stand a messy home. We even rented from a realtor and they where just as bad. So bad that my young son ended up in the hospital with breathing problems due to black mold they refused to do anything about. The basement flooded when it rained and caused lots of black mold. Month after month all I ever heard was we will fix it. Now I'm being sued for breaking my lease to move to something better and unfortunately ended up with just another slumlord. The positive thing is my husband fixed most of the c**p that was destroyed in the new place. We both work and have a disabled son so it's rough. As for the old landlord as soon as we moved out they remodeled and fixed the problem and sold the house. I loved that house and took very good care of it but my son is more important. I would never dream of leaving a home like this.
SadieCat17 1 year ago
Why do people do this? *Technically* I could be considered a bad tenant for sneaking away my cats at inspection time, but my house is damn spotless and I've never had damages from them because I bother training my pets. I just can't comprehend how someone could think it's a good idea or be enough of an a*****e to trash houses like this. I'm glad I'm not a landlord because I hate dealing with other people and their messes.
similarly 1 year ago
My Dad had some rental properties back in the 1980s. One weekend, we had to go clean up after he'd finally evicted some tenants who hadn't paid rent in 6 months. Place was a disaster. The garage was full of garbage. They'd had dogs who destroyed the fences and the yard. There was poop (hopefully dog) all over the house. There were holes in the walls, doors off hinges, dirt and garbage everywhere ... and needles. so MANY needles. After that cleanup, I swore I'd never have rental properties.
zak 1 year ago
I work in the mortgage industry, and the one property inspection report that I'll never forget is a property in NY after foreclosure on a hoarder. In addition to the entire property being completely full of garbage, they also had at least ten of those 12 gallon buckets (about 45 liters per bucket, or over 450 liters in total, for my metric friends) that were overflowing with dried out turds. Still not sure if they were cat/dog/human turds, or a mixed assortment. I can't imagine the smell 🤮
Rens 1 year ago
I hate it when tenants like these destroy any chances of good people being able to get properties to rent. At one point I needed to rent privately because I couldn't afford anything else and with all the fees involved plus the credit checks etc it was impossible for me to find a property to rent. As a woman in her forties I had to rent a room in a shared house and it was an absolute nightmare. The landlord was lovely the house was gorgeous but the other tenants were a nightmare. They were all young, selfish, ignorant and absolutely useless. Luckily for me, shortly after that, my life went to sh1t, and I ended up where I am now: disabled and in social housing.
Claire the Devils Advocate 1 year ago
1. Do not rent out your property privately. 2. Be sure to take out 'rental' insurance.
Dre Mosley 1 year ago
One of my aunts was a landlord. She practically had to remodel one of her properties after one family moved out. Some people just don't care.
Sweet Taurus 1 year ago
What I don't understand is how people CHOOSE to live like this?! Some of these places are absolutely disgusting. I can't even imagine the smell. I'm sure most never had guests.
Turner Floor 1 year ago
Often it’s not really a “choice.” Untreated mental/substance issues, poverty, etc can easily lead to living like this. Even “just” ADHD. Shame/lack of societal understanding alone can actually lead to people getting worse+worse until they’re stuck, or feel stuck, in it. Once it gets to a certain point, it’s hard to dig yourself out, figuratively & literally. Society tells us cleanliness is a reflection of our character. You’re a bit messy, so you’re embarrassed and don’t have a lot of guests. You work a lot & always go elsewhere to socialize. You’re never home to clean. It gets worse. It’s depressing. It gets worse. You always feel you have to stay home to clean. That affects your social life. You get legitimately depressed. Maybe start drinking or otherwise disassociating. It just keeps getting harder to clean physically & emotionally, & you don’t have the “tools” to deal, so it gets worse. Repeat. It’s not just a choice most times. Can you choose to understand that? 🙃
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Joelle Jansen 1 year ago
Landlords could just.. you know.. *sell* the properties they don't live in. No fuss with evictions that way either. Don't let these posts fool you, landlords are landlords because it makes them quite a bit of money, why else would they not just take the lump sum of selling the property itself?
RandomEpiBioPerson 1 year ago
I'm not a landlord and never have been, but there are some whom make enough to live, but not too much beyond that, and can't sell because they can't get another job, maybe for health reasons. There are also those whom make more than enough money, own too many properties, and are a big reason as to why the housing market is so bad. It can be either, or something not mentioned. Doesn't mean some landlords don't deserve sympathy.
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Raven Hayden Rudnik 6 months ago
I am sorry for them but at the same time I was not give full deposit for such stupid reason like "demaging the wall" because I changed pictures on it and since they used super bad paint, and did not prepare the wall correctly, in some places it just chipped. Other time, I was living in an Apartment with nö wall Isolation. I was playing the Set amount for electricity water etc. but then got a "correction" for almost entire amount of the deposit. It would be fine, except it was so high, due to no wall Isolation and also, the fact that upstairs, they were making new appartements and apparently didnt consider installing windows as something important. Mind you, winter. The same company. They also started in which month I used how much of everything, even though it was impossible for them to know because they only checked it when I moved out. If they are punishing everyone anyway I can understand why people dont care about the apartments. Maybe not to this extend tho
Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago
I'm astounded by how many landlords don't know their rights/responsibilities. I assumed the lease on a house my sister rented (I am the ideal tenant, btw) and 3 years later sent in my notice that I would be moving on X date. Since first, last & deposit had been made I didn't pay that month's rent. Landlord shows up at 10:00 on a Sunday night telling me he's going to evict me (we were already in the process of moving) & will be back with the Sheriff the next day. I informed him of how eviction laws actually work in WA state - he has to take me to court, prove his case & a judge has to sign an eviction notice, THEN I would have 3-7 days to vacate before the Sheriff would even stop by. I also told him he could kiss my sweet white a$$ before slamming the door in his face.
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
THIS. These are the nightmare scenarios that prevent me from renting out ANYTHING. MOST PEOPLE ARE ANIMALS. CONSCIENCE, DECENCY, RESPONSIBILITY, EMPATHY, DO WHAT IS RIGHT, RESPECT, COMMON SCENSE .... It is all gone. It was vaporizing before 2016. Since then, it has shifted into hyper-drive.
Effseven Six 1 year ago
I worked in real estate and had an agent that was a landlord. He was VERY picky and put in his rental contracts that he would visit every other month, with a call on the first of the month to let them know the date and time he would visit. He never had an issue with renters ruining the house. Now I know not all landlords have the time for that, but really, being a landlord is a job too. You can't just set it, forget it, and hope for the best.
Stoner Catnip 1 year ago
There was a house my aunt owned and they had a tennant (old man) who wouldn't pay rent. They found him dead in the bathroom days after their last contact (from natural causes) already full body decomp. House became a crime scene. Difficult part is his own daughter not wanting to help clean the house for his stuff, and to talk to her lawyer for money still owed.
Mabelbabel 1 year ago
I used to own a house I rented out-I'd been left some money in a will and thought it was a good investment. I replaced the kitchen and bathroom, laid new floors, repainted throughout. My first 3 tenants were ok. The last one had good references, paid a deposit and I'd never a problem with her, except she wouldn't let me into the property, there was always an excuse. When she moved out, I found she'd melted a big hole in the bath with a candle after it was knocked in by her cat (candles and cats both banned under the T&Cs), but she continued to use it leading to water damage of the flooring, leaking through to kitchen downstairs. The kitchen ceiling and cupboards was ruined by water damage. She'd also allowed the cat to use the living room as a litter tray-urine had soaked and ruined the laminate floor and underlay, as well as soaking into the floorboards leading to damp and a horrible smell. Damage was £3500 to repair, and she threatened me with legal action to try get her deposit back
David Paterson 1 year ago
None of those photos look like my property after renters moved out. Place was so full of used and unused tissues (a foot deep) that the bathroom door couldn't be opened. Thankfully, no significant damage to walls and ceiling.
majandess 1 year ago
OMG. Now I know why I actually got my security deposit back when I left my apartment of 11 years.
Joelle Jansen 1 year ago
You mean because you're supposed to? I know it's common that landlords hold back the security deposits, but many of them do that illegally. They are not allowed to charge you for normal wear and tear. If you're a regular tenant, you *should* get your security deposit back.
Load More Replies... missbutterflyjh89 1 year ago
My parents rented my dad's aunts house out when she couldn't live on her own anymore the people they rented to were friends of over 30 years they got pissed off and painted vile words in gloss all over the walls,ripped the carpets up and ripped down my aunts vintage velvet curtains put them in the corner and pissed all over them some people are vile
Mark Fuller 1 year ago
In the UK, we have a Deposit Protection Scheme. In theory, protects the deposit and negotiates when there is an issue. My tenants ruined a carpet and refused to pay up. The DPS gave me the sum total of £25 from their deposit, when the repair job came to several hundred. Bloody awful system that completely screws the landlord.
Timmy Pillinger 1 year ago
I'm sorry you got shafted. Every system is going to have flaws. Would you rather that the tenant gets to make the judgement without the DPS? Because that's about as reasonable as allowing a landlord to be the judge, which is how it worked before. The system was brought in because enough landlords stole deposits to make it an issue...
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Rynn 1 year ago
I am not from the USA, and every time I see a photo with holes in the walls, I ask myself the question - what are these walls made of?
RaroaRaroa 1 year ago
If being a landlord is so bad, why do people do it? I guess, overall, the money makes it worthwhile because everyone knows this is the risk you take, yet plenty of people make property their first choice in investments.
Julia Nolan 1 year ago
Sometimes to diversify investments. Sometimes becuase the person is leaving a place temporarily, but hopes to return sometime. Sometimes they don't realize that there are tenants who absolutely will destroy things. (Or are optimistic about it not happening.) I think the last is most common for Mom and Pop types. An awful lot get out of the business pretty quickly as the money honestly isn't good enough to deal with some of this stuff.
Load More Replies... Just_for_this 1 year ago
When a good landlord and good tenant find each other they stick with them. which is why the bad ones are all that's left. If you see a property come up for rent (or a tenant looking) every year - there is a reason. My parents rented out a house - the tenants (among a vast list of other damage) ripped the doors off the walls and started a fire on the landing for duck knows what. after 3 months of being in there the whole house had to be stripped and redone. £25'000 of damage for little over £2000 in rent (before expenses)... These were supposedly professional people with references etc. The current tenants have been in there for approaching 10 years without issue.
Lyone Fein 1 year ago
This is why landlords ask for first-last-and-security up front. Because a55hole renters like these destroy property. Honestly, I don't know how anyone could even live in these conditions.
Q B F T 1 year ago
"I don't know how anyone could even live in these conditions" - clearly, some of these people have pretty bad mental health problems
Load More Replies... Nay Wilson 1 year ago
Wow. I rent a council house and keep it in better condition than these places. What is wrong with some people??
Kevin J. Henning 1 year ago
I don't know where these rentals are located but some of them look like they were c**p to begin with. While some people can destroy a house in a matter of weeks I've seen rental properties which I wouldn't let an animal live in much less a human being.
Rubyjune45 1 year ago
No one on here going to say the obvious WHY DIDNT THEY DO INSPECTIONS? Total time rented they never sent in bug prevention? They never went in to change filters? I find that very hard to believe. Slumlords rent out slums.
DarkViolet 1 year ago
When someone's out to make a quick buck, they don't care.
Load More Replies... Stacie Reichenbaugh 1 year ago
Unfortunately because of our bad credit and other issues we always get stuck with slumlords. And to be honest I can't stand a messy home. We even rented from a realtor and they where just as bad. So bad that my young son ended up in the hospital with breathing problems due to black mold they refused to do anything about. The basement flooded when it rained and caused lots of black mold. Month after month all I ever heard was we will fix it. Now I'm being sued for breaking my lease to move to something better and unfortunately ended up with just another slumlord. The positive thing is my husband fixed most of the c**p that was destroyed in the new place. We both work and have a disabled son so it's rough. As for the old landlord as soon as we moved out they remodeled and fixed the problem and sold the house. I loved that house and took very good care of it but my son is more important. I would never dream of leaving a home like this.
SadieCat17 1 year ago
Why do people do this? *Technically* I could be considered a bad tenant for sneaking away my cats at inspection time, but my house is damn spotless and I've never had damages from them because I bother training my pets. I just can't comprehend how someone could think it's a good idea or be enough of an a*****e to trash houses like this. I'm glad I'm not a landlord because I hate dealing with other people and their messes.
similarly 1 year ago
My Dad had some rental properties back in the 1980s. One weekend, we had to go clean up after he'd finally evicted some tenants who hadn't paid rent in 6 months. Place was a disaster. The garage was full of garbage. They'd had dogs who destroyed the fences and the yard. There was poop (hopefully dog) all over the house. There were holes in the walls, doors off hinges, dirt and garbage everywhere ... and needles. so MANY needles. After that cleanup, I swore I'd never have rental properties.
zak 1 year ago
I work in the mortgage industry, and the one property inspection report that I'll never forget is a property in NY after foreclosure on a hoarder. In addition to the entire property being completely full of garbage, they also had at least ten of those 12 gallon buckets (about 45 liters per bucket, or over 450 liters in total, for my metric friends) that were overflowing with dried out turds. Still not sure if they were cat/dog/human turds, or a mixed assortment. I can't imagine the smell 🤮
Rens 1 year ago
I hate it when tenants like these destroy any chances of good people being able to get properties to rent. At one point I needed to rent privately because I couldn't afford anything else and with all the fees involved plus the credit checks etc it was impossible for me to find a property to rent. As a woman in her forties I had to rent a room in a shared house and it was an absolute nightmare. The landlord was lovely the house was gorgeous but the other tenants were a nightmare. They were all young, selfish, ignorant and absolutely useless. Luckily for me, shortly after that, my life went to sh1t, and I ended up where I am now: disabled and in social housing.
Claire the Devils Advocate 1 year ago
1. Do not rent out your property privately. 2. Be sure to take out 'rental' insurance.
Dre Mosley 1 year ago
One of my aunts was a landlord. She practically had to remodel one of her properties after one family moved out. Some people just don't care.
Sweet Taurus 1 year ago
What I don't understand is how people CHOOSE to live like this?! Some of these places are absolutely disgusting. I can't even imagine the smell. I'm sure most never had guests.
Turner Floor 1 year ago
Often it’s not really a “choice.” Untreated mental/substance issues, poverty, etc can easily lead to living like this. Even “just” ADHD. Shame/lack of societal understanding alone can actually lead to people getting worse+worse until they’re stuck, or feel stuck, in it. Once it gets to a certain point, it’s hard to dig yourself out, figuratively & literally. Society tells us cleanliness is a reflection of our character. You’re a bit messy, so you’re embarrassed and don’t have a lot of guests. You work a lot & always go elsewhere to socialize. You’re never home to clean. It gets worse. It’s depressing. It gets worse. You always feel you have to stay home to clean. That affects your social life. You get legitimately depressed. Maybe start drinking or otherwise disassociating. It just keeps getting harder to clean physically & emotionally, & you don’t have the “tools” to deal, so it gets worse. Repeat. It’s not just a choice most times. Can you choose to understand that? 🙃
Load More Replies... Joelle Jansen 1 year ago
Landlords could just.. you know.. *sell* the properties they don't live in. No fuss with evictions that way either. Don't let these posts fool you, landlords are landlords because it makes them quite a bit of money, why else would they not just take the lump sum of selling the property itself?
RandomEpiBioPerson 1 year ago
I'm not a landlord and never have been, but there are some whom make enough to live, but not too much beyond that, and can't sell because they can't get another job, maybe for health reasons. There are also those whom make more than enough money, own too many properties, and are a big reason as to why the housing market is so bad. It can be either, or something not mentioned. Doesn't mean some landlords don't deserve sympathy.
Load More Replies... Raven Hayden Rudnik 6 months ago
I am sorry for them but at the same time I was not give full deposit for such stupid reason like "demaging the wall" because I changed pictures on it and since they used super bad paint, and did not prepare the wall correctly, in some places it just chipped. Other time, I was living in an Apartment with nö wall Isolation. I was playing the Set amount for electricity water etc. but then got a "correction" for almost entire amount of the deposit. It would be fine, except it was so high, due to no wall Isolation and also, the fact that upstairs, they were making new appartements and apparently didnt consider installing windows as something important. Mind you, winter. The same company. They also started in which month I used how much of everything, even though it was impossible for them to know because they only checked it when I moved out. If they are punishing everyone anyway I can understand why people dont care about the apartments. Maybe not to this extend tho
Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago
I'm astounded by how many landlords don't know their rights/responsibilities. I assumed the lease on a house my sister rented (I am the ideal tenant, btw) and 3 years later sent in my notice that I would be moving on X date. Since first, last & deposit had been made I didn't pay that month's rent. Landlord shows up at 10:00 on a Sunday night telling me he's going to evict me (we were already in the process of moving) & will be back with the Sheriff the next day. I informed him of how eviction laws actually work in WA state - he has to take me to court, prove his case & a judge has to sign an eviction notice, THEN I would have 3-7 days to vacate before the Sheriff would even stop by. I also told him he could kiss my sweet white a$$ before slamming the door in his face.
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
THIS. These are the nightmare scenarios that prevent me from renting out ANYTHING. MOST PEOPLE ARE ANIMALS. CONSCIENCE, DECENCY, RESPONSIBILITY, EMPATHY, DO WHAT IS RIGHT, RESPECT, COMMON SCENSE .... It is all gone. It was vaporizing before 2016. Since then, it has shifted into hyper-drive.
Effseven Six 1 year ago
I worked in real estate and had an agent that was a landlord. He was VERY picky and put in his rental contracts that he would visit every other month, with a call on the first of the month to let them know the date and time he would visit. He never had an issue with renters ruining the house. Now I know not all landlords have the time for that, but really, being a landlord is a job too. You can't just set it, forget it, and hope for the best.
Stoner Catnip 1 year ago
There was a house my aunt owned and they had a tennant (old man) who wouldn't pay rent. They found him dead in the bathroom days after their last contact (from natural causes) already full body decomp. House became a crime scene. Difficult part is his own daughter not wanting to help clean the house for his stuff, and to talk to her lawyer for money still owed.
Mabelbabel 1 year ago
I used to own a house I rented out-I'd been left some money in a will and thought it was a good investment. I replaced the kitchen and bathroom, laid new floors, repainted throughout. My first 3 tenants were ok. The last one had good references, paid a deposit and I'd never a problem with her, except she wouldn't let me into the property, there was always an excuse. When she moved out, I found she'd melted a big hole in the bath with a candle after it was knocked in by her cat (candles and cats both banned under the T&Cs), but she continued to use it leading to water damage of the flooring, leaking through to kitchen downstairs. The kitchen ceiling and cupboards was ruined by water damage. She'd also allowed the cat to use the living room as a litter tray-urine had soaked and ruined the laminate floor and underlay, as well as soaking into the floorboards leading to damp and a horrible smell. Damage was £3500 to repair, and she threatened me with legal action to try get her deposit back
David Paterson 1 year ago
None of those photos look like my property after renters moved out. Place was so full of used and unused tissues (a foot deep) that the bathroom door couldn't be opened. Thankfully, no significant damage to walls and ceiling.
majandess 1 year ago
OMG. Now I know why I actually got my security deposit back when I left my apartment of 11 years.
Joelle Jansen 1 year ago
You mean because you're supposed to? I know it's common that landlords hold back the security deposits, but many of them do that illegally. They are not allowed to charge you for normal wear and tear. If you're a regular tenant, you *should* get your security deposit back.
Load More Replies... missbutterflyjh89 1 year ago
My parents rented my dad's aunts house out when she couldn't live on her own anymore the people they rented to were friends of over 30 years they got pissed off and painted vile words in gloss all over the walls,ripped the carpets up and ripped down my aunts vintage velvet curtains put them in the corner and pissed all over them some people are vile
Mark Fuller 1 year ago
In the UK, we have a Deposit Protection Scheme. In theory, protects the deposit and negotiates when there is an issue. My tenants ruined a carpet and refused to pay up. The DPS gave me the sum total of £25 from their deposit, when the repair job came to several hundred. Bloody awful system that completely screws the landlord.
Timmy Pillinger 1 year ago
I'm sorry you got shafted. Every system is going to have flaws. Would you rather that the tenant gets to make the judgement without the DPS? Because that's about as reasonable as allowing a landlord to be the judge, which is how it worked before. The system was brought in because enough landlords stole deposits to make it an issue...
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