People have lost a lot of money to fake rental listings, pressure to pay a deposit before seeing a property, and payment methods that are difficult to reverse. The FTC says consumers have reported about $65 million in losses to rental scams since 2020.
So before sending money for that dream apartment, it is worth checking that the listing and the person behind it are legitimate. Otherwise, your perfect new home could turn out to be an expensive, tantalizing internet hallucination.
#22 "Landlords Need Us, We Don't Need Landlords" Poster Spotted In Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
Dealing with a landlord from hell might have you thinking you should buy your own place. Unfortunately, buying a home can feel out of reach when you have to worry about a down payment, mortgage, insurance, taxes, and other costs that come with ownership.
In 2024, the median monthly cost for U.S. homeowners with a mortgage was $2,035, according to the Census Bureau. So for many people, renting may still be the more manageable option, even if it occasionally means putting up with a landlord who makes you question your life choices.
People who are lucky enough to have a good landlord may not realize what a rare gem that is. From experience, a difficult one can turn your home into a constant source of stress.
Have you ever had a landlord experience worthy of being in this hall of fame? Tell us about it in the comments. We’d love to hear your rental stories too.
#32 Landlord Overcharging On Rent So They Can Give The Excess Back Later Like They’re Heroes
#35 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
#36 California Is Voting For A 15% Tax On Short Term Rental Income, Landlords Aren't Happy
#37 My Landlord Didn't Mention Her Dogs Are Dangerous. Now We Have To Beg To Go Outside And Most Of The Time She Doesn't Even Reply
#40 Apparently Requesting Basic Information & Reporting Illegal Discriminatory Housing Practices Is A Scam Now
